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ISSUE 9 | 2014

EditorialSpecial Topic 4

SHip ManagEMEnt 9Feederlines 10

Hartmann Reederei 16

Intership Navigation 24

Hartmann Offshore 32

CrEwing & training 35HCC 36

ASM 37

ISNTC 40

CoMMErCial ManagErS 43MTL 44

UOS 47

EntErtainMEnt 49Creative Minds 50

Children’s Page 54

Cost Saving Contest 55

Puzzles 56

Activities next issue 58

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This issue’s topic does not seem to be very job-specific: Health. No-one recognises it, until you fall ill and realize: Health indeed is the most important and valuable thing in live. Because without health everything else is obsolete.

This applies to the more severe and life-threatening cases like cancer as well as to harmless, but annoying illnesses like a flu. Obviously, a simple flu passes by and you know you will fully recover. However, everyone knows that during the days of illness you are completely thrown out of your ordinary life and nothing matters more than getting healthy again.

Dear Employees, Dear Wheelhouse Readers,

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Let’s not forget one topic that dominates international discussions on health: the Ebola virus. It is highly contagious and as if that wasn’t enough, it is also hard to diagnose on first examination. The best way to deal with this disease is to stop it from spreading. Therefore, thorough implementation of preventive measurements on board is vital for each and every ship!

Sadly, we also have to mourn the loss of employees and friends from more severe cases: cancer, other fatal illnesses or accidents. In any case the loss of a life is a tragic event for everyone involved. At least in the case of accidents this can be avoided with the right

awareness and attitude to safety. Of course it will be difficult to exclude accidents completely, and it will always happen that someone cuts his or her finger while changing paper in the printer.

However, experience and investigation show that serious or even fatal accidents normally could have been avoided by more prudence and situational awareness. Yes, we have management systems in place in order to prevent accidents – but they still happen. This shows that common sense and knowledge always need to be applied especially in the difficult and often challenging environment on board of a vessel.

Due to the above and due to the circumstance that typically there is no doctor available during long sea-passages, health is indeed a very important issue for seafarers and this will be the reason that we have seen quite a lot of responses from you to fill this magazine.

It is good to see that there is a lot of awareness for health, so I hope you enjoy reading this issue and probably get some good ideas and incentives about how to preserve and improve your personal health.

Editorial

Dr. Niels Hartmann

Chief Executive Officer

Dear Employees, Dear Wheelhouse Readers,

Dr. Niels Hartmann

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Editors’ Note

“Health” is not necessarily the first topic that comes to one’s

mind when discussing a seafarers’ employee magazine. Surely,

other topics are more important, more serious – aren’t they…?

The vast number of contributions we received from you paints a

different picture: Health is of utmost importance to the major-

ity of us, and there are various angles of view to look at it.

Take for example the two interviews on work-life-balance, one

from the onboard- and one from the office-perspective (page

6-7).

A seafarer’s routine often requires an extra effort to start and

maintain a healthy lifestyle, due to the limitations of the

work place. But there are ways! Just have a look at the article

by Jens Grassmann, Head of Personnel at Hartmann Reederei (page

16-17). Or open Wheelhouse on page 40 for an introduction to

simple-to-prepare, healthy smoothies by Susan V. Rata of the

ISNTC Catering Department.

And what about healthy working conditions in the office? Learn

how to sit in front of a computer all day without damaging back

and muscles from the article by ISN Technical Administrator An-

drea Dvorak (page 29-31).

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season and a happy, healthy

New Year 2015

Your Editorial team

Anke Potthoff (Hartmann AG) – Hermann Haun (Hartmann Offshore) -

Jenni Warner (Hartmann Reederei) - Jessica Anne Sibal (Associ-

ated Ship Management) - Jetse Stienstra (Feederlines) - Julia

von Leliwa (Hartmann Reederei) - Kim de Wit-van Oosten (Feed-

erlines) - Mario Evgeniou (Intership Navigation) – Silke van

Beckum ( Hartmann AG) - Stephanie Eibel (MTL)

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notice Board | INTERSHIP NAVIGATIONEditorial | HARTMANN GROUP

About HealthIn humans, health is the general condition of a

person’s mind and body, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain (as in “good health” or “healthy”).

The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health in its broader sense in 1946 as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Although this definition has been subject to controversy, in particular as lacking operational value

and because of the problem created by use of the word “complete,” it remains the most enduring.

In addition to health care interventions and a person’s surroundings, a number of other factors are known to influence the health status of individuals, including their background, lifestyle, and economic, social conditions, and spirituality; these are referred to as “determinants of health.” Studies have shown that high levels of stress can affect your health.

DID YOU KNOW …that people already in the Neolithic Stone Age

(4000 B.C.) were able to cure head wounds caused

by a weapon or a serious blow on the head? They

opened the injured human skull with a fine drilling

bit to reduce the pressure. Many prehistoric

patients had signs of their skull structure healing,

suggesting that many of those subjected to the

surgery survived.

…that the Etruscans in the 7th century B.C. were

the first “dentists”? They invented gold dental

prosthesis consisting of gold bands which were

soldered into rings, in order to hold false teeth or

stabilize loosened teeth.

…that the first medical surgery on eye cataract

was done as early as the 5th century B.C.? This

can be determined from old manuscripts written

in Sanskrit.

Quotes “Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.”

Mark Twain

A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ. John Steinbeck

“If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it.” Common sense

Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes

also a matter of opportunity.Hippocrates

Your body hears everything your mind says.

Naomi Judd

The real secret to lifelong good health is

actually the opposite: Let your body take care

of you.Deepak Chopra

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WORK-LIFE-BALANCE – OFFICE

Interview with Capt. Darek Kolinski by Stephanie Eibel

Wheelhouse: What is you actual position / job?

My work is very versatile. First of all, my business

card says: I’m Head of Operations department at

MTL Duisburg. That includes my

work as a supercargo in the office,

communicating and helping Masters

on board with all kinds of problems

with regards to cargo matters. Also,

I work for MTL’s HPL business, where

I prepare stowage plans for our liner

vessels on the liner service to West

Africa.

What does your actual job

look like with regards to working

conditions?

Each day is different – that’s

what I like most. There is no time

to be bored, every day brings some new tasks

and challenges. It is so interesting to meet and/or

communicate with so many people around the world.

When I start my day at 08:30, I check my emails first.

I check what has happened during the night – well

what means night for me, means working time for

the vessels sailing all around the world!

After that I check what’s on my desk today and

start working, doing stow plans, calling masters,

having meetings, etc.

We have our lunch break between 13:00 & 14:00.

I live close to the office, so I am able to go home

during my “Mittagspause” – that’s nice, because I can

have lunch together with my wife and son.

At 17:30, our office closes officially but I am

always available after office – either by mail or

by mobile. So sometimes, my “Feierabend” starts

a bit later in case there are urgent matters to be

clarified… That’s ok, because I know from my own

experience that sometimes

there are problems to be

clarified or decisions to be

made which cannot wait –

that’s shipping!

What do your “after-

work-activities / weekend-

activities” look like? Do you

have some?

After work, I love to read

books and ride a bike in the

nature. Additionally, my family

and I do a lot of sightseeing in

nearby interesting places in

Nordrhein-Westfalen (this is one

of Germany’s Federal Countries) and do some “long-

weekend-trips” around Europe.

What advantages / disadvantages has “working at

sea” / “working ashore” compared to each other?

Comparing both jobs, you can easily see the

differences. At sea, you are long months away from

home and family. The good thing is: you have lots of

vacation thereafter! If you are working in the office,

you see and enjoy every day with family. But of

course your holidays are much shorter and have to be

well planned. So both ways of living and working have

their Pros & Cons!

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Wheelhouse: What is you actual position / job?

Captain of the Gas tanker MAIDO

What do you like about your current position with

regards to working conditions?

Working on a ship is interesting and challenging.

Each day is different, there is no routine job. Every

day you learn and improve your knowledge and gain in

experience. As a Master, I have to take decisions and

make things go smooth between the different services

on board and ashore to make the ship sailing in the best

condition of safety and seaworthiness and have the crew

self-confident.

What do your “after-work-activities / weekend-

activities” look like? Do you have some?

After work activities on board are quite restricted: I

do some footing on the treadmill when it is possible in

the dry store (the vessel is small and has no gymnasium),

or during calls in La Reunion where it is possible to go

ashore and get some exercise on the sea side nearby

the terminal. I go to the internet, as we have VSAT on

board, and exchange news by e-mail with my family

and friends. I like to read some good detective novel or

watch a film from time to time on my laptop.

During my vacation, I like to spend time with my

family and relatives. Travelling and visiting some places

or visiting countries and other cultures. Do some sport

activities like going to gymnasium, swimming, footing,

practice Scuba-diving.

Barbecue party or sailing day trips with family

or friends along the Mediterranean coast during

summer season. Doing mechanical with friends and

ride motorbikes or in winter going for winter sports

weekends in the Alps with family and friends.

What advantages / disadvantages has “working at

sea” / “working ashore” compared to each other?

Advantage is the good salary. Working with different

nationalities and cultures. It develops team spirit. The

hierarchy and duties are clearly defined and there is

no war and discrimination

between competitors like

you can find ashore, you

can make some truly good

friendship.

Promotion is fast now for the young generation. You

can easily get a job for reconversion ashore in shipping

or the Oil/Gas offshore industry.You have long vacations

and you can plan some long project or voyage to visit

the world.

You don’t spend your money for trivial things.You can

spend time with your family and relatives more closely,

as you have no constraint during vacation period.

Disavantage are: too long periods at sea. Fatigue

due to vibration, noise and rough sea. Working in a

confine environment. Far from family and relatives.

Communication with family and friends is sometimes

difficult. You are disconnected from the every day’s

life ashore and disorientated when coming back home

time to get back landmarks. Overweight due to lack of

exercise and non-equilibrate food.

To introduce me, I grew up in France.

After mechanical studies and military service in

the navy in the 1980’s, I passed exams to get a coastal

navigation license and started sailing as AB and later as

Captain on board touristic launch in Channel Islands and

Mediterranean Sea during 8 years.

In the 1990’s, I decided to return to maritime school

to have a dual purpose Captain/Chief engineer license.

I joined Euronav and sailed as cadet, 2nd mate and 3rd

engineer on VLCC and LPG carriers. I was promoted

in 1999 Chief Officer on fully ref LPG carriers and left

this company in 2001 for new horizons with Bourbon

Surf on board AHTS vessel in West Africa. In 2002, I was

recruited by another company.

In 2007, I was promoted Captain on a fully ref LPG

tanker. Since then, I made one contract on a Storage LPG

tanker based in Angola for Geogas and one on a small

chemical tanker for Biomar, I was recruited by Hartmann

after a visit in Leer and joined MAIDO by mid-June.

Interview with Capt. Christopher Smewing by Julia von Leliwa

WORK-LIFE-BALANCE – On Board

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Links on “HEALTH”

The World Bank’s statistics on world health:

http://data.worldbank.org/topic/health

Latest health news on CNN:

http://edition.cnn.com/HEALTH/

Health tips –

recommendations to try at your own risk:

http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-

you/45-best-health-tips-ever-20120721

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Ship Management

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Impressions of the Feederlines Family Focus Day in June 2014

Management CornerThis summer our small Feederlines family had to

deal with the loss of our colleague Marjan Oosterveld. She fought a valiant battle against cancer, but lost out in the end. This is again a reminder that each and everyone’s personal health is the most important aspect in your life. We sometimes forget that in the hectic day-to-day life. So we all need to keep reminding each other to sometimes take a breather from it.

It is always a challenge to balance work and private life. And personally, I believe that in a well organised company the balancing act can be performed more adequately; as we work in the shipping industry we tend to think that everything we do is the most important thing in life. Yes, of course we will have to be there 24/7 whenever something needs our attention. No, sometimes nothing can be done in the middle of the night.

Additionally, we must not forget the ever changing landscape around us: big data, remote access, mobility etc. We need to think about ways to organise our workload and obligations, taking into account all the

options and facilities which are available to us. The younger generation has another view on their work/private balance compared to those of us who started working 20-30-40 years ago. This will be one of the big challenges going forward. But I personally believe that we will be able to cope with all of this.

Please do take a relaxing moment away from your daily life and enjoy reading this new edition with some special contributions from our colleagues and maybe enjoying a piece of a very special pie.

Jan van der LaanManaging Director

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Sulphur Emission Control Areas

The 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment expressed their concerns about air pollution from “noxious gases from ships’ exhausts”, which eventually led to international cooperation. This resulted, in 1973, in the adoption of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, the so-called MARPOL protocol. In October 2008, the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the IMO adopted the revised Annex VI to the MARPOL 73/78 Convention. This Annex sets limits on nitrogen oxide and sulphur oxide emissions from ships’ exhausts.

The highest sulphur content allowed in ships fuel has reduced globally to the present 3.5%. Sulphur contents in the Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECA) however must not exceed the present 1.0% and 0.1% as from January 1st 2015.

In order to reduce the sulphur oxide emissions, the use of low sulphur fuel is necessary unless a vessel is equipped with an exhaust gas cleaning system, like scrubbers. For those ships which are not equipped with these expensive scrubber systems, the use of gas oil (MGO) seems to be the only option to fulfill the requirements in the SECA areas as from the 1st of January 2015.

MGO is a lot more expensive than heavy fuel oils, owing to the way it is manufactured. It has proven difficult to estimate the availability of low sulphur fuels. Estimates suggest that the problem will not be owing to the demands on SECA areas, but more to the fact that when light fuels start to be used worldwide, the oil industry will have to increase its refining capacity considerably in order to meet the rise in demand for light fuel grades.

Meanwhile Denmark has taken up the challenge of coordinating a stronger enforcement regime for next year’s sulphur emission regulation changes. The country’s maritime authority plans to invest in aerial drones, sniffer technology on bridges and stronger sanctions and fines in cooperation with other Port State Authorities to ensure rule enforcement.

Denmark is looking to start trials this year using aerial drones to fly over vessels to sniff for sulphur oxides in engine exhaust and to install sniffer technology under the Great Belt Bridge. A lot of vessels heading into and out of the Baltic will sail trough the Great Belt in Danish waters.

Given the cost implications of the use of MGO, there seems to be a strong financial incentive for some operators to turn a blind eye to the regulations and to use high sulphur fuel when they should not, in breach of the regulations.

Denmark is in favor of a strong enforcement and penalty system, especially, as European

Member States appear to have penalties that seem to be not strong enough against non-compliance. One of the problems is that, although the regulations came from the International Maritime Organization and the European Union, the level of enforcement and sanctions is left to the individual states.

Source: www.popularmechanics.com

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What is health and more in particular health on board? When talking about health, the first thought goes almost automatically to a variety of healthy food, exercising and keeping fit. There are however more aspects which influence the seafarer’s health and lifestyle.

When thinking of seafarer’s health and lifestyle, one should always have in mind just a few of the following factors: unstable work schedules and long working hours due to operational needs, the small community which one should adapt and work with, the sometimes difficult working environment as well as the hazards that are involved, the often restricted medical facilities and the climate and area where the ship is operating.

All the above along with the come and go from home nature of being a seafarer adds pressure to a person, even if he is not realizing it and is not helping in any way to maintain healthy behaviors like the mentioned frequent exercise, normal sleep intervals and a healthy living environment.

There is a tendency to believe that seafarers are heavier smokers and drink more alcohol than persons ashore. However, surveys held under certain groups of seafarers revealed the opposite. When it comes to smoking, the group ashore and on board is almost equal, but when it comes to drinking alcohol, the group of seafarers drinking is only half of the group ashore. Stricter alcohol policies and “dry” ships do adhere to a lower alcohol consumption.

Health and more in particular health on board

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When working at sea, sleep disruption is inevitable due to the 24-hour nature of the job. Seafarers usually complain about the fact that they lack proper sleep which makes them feel tired, more stressed and unable to concentrate.

The reason seafarers usually lack proper sleep is mostly related to the design and the operation of the ship. Imagine how it would be to try and sleep in a factory which operates 24/7.

A study revealed some design considerations which are closely related to seafarers fatigue and therefore seafarers sleep;

Noise: A ship produces high levels of noise. Background noise from shipboard machinery can disrupt sleep. Noise levels of 40 to 50 dBA start to interfere with sleep, where 70 dBA disrupts sleep for almost everyone.

Vibration: Vibration produced by ship’s machinery as well as by ship’s movement is another factor that affects sleep. Just try to imagine how it would be to sleep on a vibrating bed. A seafarer being on board a ship is always in contact in one way or another with a ship’s surface, through which vibration is transmitted and therefore the seafarer is subject to the effects of vibration on his body.

Climate: This is referring to the temperature, ventilation and air quality of the vessel. Getting too hot is equal to sleeping on a hot summer day where the bed sheets are sticking on you. On the other hand, getting too cold makes the human body tremble, as it tries to produce heat through muscle movement.

Ship motion: This is something which is partly related to design considerations but a fact is that sleep can easily be disrupted by the pitching and rolling motions of a ship. It is as if someone tries to knock you off your bed. In the end you will sleep, but only after time has passed trying to find the best spot on your bed.

Most seafarers are exposed to ongoing stress levels, something which has a negative impact on physical and mental health not to mention that it can lower work performance. This is depending on the duties that have been assigned to someone. There might be variations of stress levels due to the type and nature of the work. One of the major sources of stress is the overlap between home and work. Stress is usually produced when the people have to cope with demands which exceed their ability too meet them. Stress can be caused by work related factors or it may have to do with the private lives of the seafarer.

Nutrition plays a very important role in the seafarer’s health, mostly because of the demanding work environment of the ship in terms of physical condition, although nowadays activities at work may be less physical.

Stress and a lack of physical activity are usually accompanied by an unhealthy diet which can lead to obesity. Being overweight is a risk factor not only for the development of health diseases, but also for the safety of the work conducted on board. It is not easy for an overweight person to move across confined spaces or to work in the engine room where high temperatures are usually developed.

All these aspects which influence the seafarer’s health and lifestyle should be taken into consideration in order to try and understand the reasons why such behavior arises and how this can be changed.

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Sardine and onion pie recipeServes four

You might think that the sweetness of caramelized onions, puff pastry and sardine flesh would be too much together, but this is actually very good and kind of looks like a Mediterranean stargazy pie. If you want a bit of contrast, put some salty anchovies on top.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to a 30 cm (12in) circle. Transfer to floured metal baking-sheet. Slightly pull up the edges all the way round to make a rustic-looking crimped rim. Prick all over with a fork and put in the fridge to chill.

Put the onion and olive oil in a large frying-pan over a medium heat. Start to fry the onions, then turn the heat down low and slowly cook until the onions are caramelized – about an hour. Keep an eye on the pan and turn the onions over every so

often. Be careful they don’t catch on the bottom and burn. Add the leaves from the sprigs of thyme plus some salt and pepper.

Put the pastry base in an oven preheated to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6 and cook for 15 minutes. Flatten the top, if it puffs up.

Spread the onions over the pastry base, leaving a border of 5 cm (2in). Scatter the olives on top. Lay the sardine fillets on top like the spokes of a wheel, the tails at the edges. Put the tart back in the oven and cook for a further 20 minutes, or until the sardines are cooked through. Serve at once.

Based on a recipe from chef Matt Tebbutt, published by Diana Henry: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/8711688/Sardine-and-onion-tart-recipe.html /

500 g (1lb 2oz) puff pastry 5 large onions, peeled and very finely sliced 50 ml (2fl oz) olive oil 4 sprigs fresh thyme 12 black olives, stoned and roughly chopped 6 sardines, gutted, cleaned and filleted (heads removed, but tails left on)

Photo: YUKI SUGIURA

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Swordfish sport fishing.

Source: www.imgarcade.com

DID YOU KNOW

…that Swordfish is on the ‘DO-NOT-EAT list’, as Swordfish is a top predator that feeds on other fish tainted with mercury?

… that Sardines are nutrition superstars? They are loaded with omega-3s and are naturally high in vitamin D − and inexpensive.

… that studies show that the people who eat fatty fish regularly have a lower risk of heart disease, dementia, depression and a plethora of common diseases?

… that garlic is high in vitamins C, B1 and B6, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Selenium? It also has various cancer-fighting properties. Studies show that the people who eat a lot of garlic have a much lower risk of several common cancers, especially cancers of the colon and stomach.

… that Dark Chocolate (85%) is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat? One study found that people who consumed chocolate 5+ times per week had a 57% lower risk of heart disease.

Sardines. Source:

Citrat at Wikimedia commons

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Sports in Hartmann Reederei

It was Mahatma Gandhi who said: “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” People who never have experienced a serious disease by their own or in the circle of family and friends may disagree, but I think most of us agree here.

So how to maintain health as our most precious asset,

considering long stressful working days and nights at sea with very limited rest, or extremely hot working conditions in engine rooms while traveling in tropical waters?

As I have experienced both sides, I always felt comfortable to encounter those burdens for a healthy condition by practicing sports regularly.

Yes – it might be extremely difficult to find such a sport on a small vessel without a gym and the personal decision may be really difficult, whether to practice a 30’ workout after a long working day or to cut the limited time of rest, which may be used on board for sleeping or passive regeneration or at home for being with the family. But where there’s a will, there’s a way and such an investment is for sure worth the efforts.

Sports on „Larensediep“

Seamen on vacation at “Ossiloop” from right to left: Capt T. Koehler, 2/O D. Aleksejev, C/O K. Zygner, SMT M. Grassmann

Successfully mastered: H. Foerster (Purchasing department) 1st time in running but completed all 66km

Playing a sport regularly is not just a training of muscles, the heart and the lungs or a tool for weight control, but cuts down on pressure and stress. Exercising is a natural way to release stress, and having teammates can provide a support system that also can alleviate tension.

Therefore it is always a pleasure for me to see, when on board even simple constructions with ropes, weights and pulleys are built and used by Crewmembers for regular exercises. And purchases

Or how to keep the body and the mind fit while sitting the entire day or even life in front of a computer and being permanently available regardless if it is during office-hours or at night or on weekends.

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of sport equipment from the vessel’s Christmas Bonus make not just the current Crew on board happy, but hopefully many following Seamen too, who may rather meet together with others during evening hours or on Sunday in the Gym than sitting alone in the cabin with a DVD.

A picture from “LARENSEDIEP” as one of our smallest Ladies proves that even in small available niches on board a piece of sport equipment may fit in.

But I’m especially excited and even proud of the many “sport- new-comers” on board and in the Office in 2014. Every Hartmann- Employee, who first time in her/his life started running/walking-training in January this year and who finally managed to attend all 6-legs

of “Ossiloop” (which means running 66 km in May) is of the same or even higher value, as every first place, which our Hartmann-Teams have achieved in Volleyball- and Running Tournaments – Congratulations!

Please let me finish my introduction with Thomas Jefferson:

“Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.”

…. but please don’t put your books too far away, as they may help you in daily business or you may enjoy them for recreation in your next longer vacation ;-)

Jens GrassmannHead of Personnel Department

Ossiloop - Team Hartmann

FRISIA LISSABON: ship’s recreation equipment on board

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The latest generation of the MAN B&W dual fuel 2-stroke engine on diesel combustion principle will be installed on board of these ships. This type of engine is characterized by its particularly high reliability and low fuel consumption. Its low emissions meet the requirements of IMO Tier II.

ECO STAR 36K will be able to operate on HFO, MDO

and gas oil, as well as LNG, and, as a world novelty, on ethane. Furthermore, it can utilize the boil-off gas from its cargo. The vessel’s autonomous gas fuel tanks are constructed for ethane and LNG and enable an operating range of about 10,000 nautical miles. Additionally, the novelty design encompasses heavy fuel tanks for the same distance. If necessary, it is possible to switch over from gas to diesel operation and vice versa immediately.

The propulsion efficiency will be further improved by adopting a MAN Kappel propeller with rudder bulb system and a Twist-flow Rudder developed by HB Hunte Engineering. Ship model tests at „Hamburgische

• New “Star-Trilobe”-tank allows an increase in cargo capacity by nearly 30%, reducing shipping costs through economies of scale

• Long-term agreement concluded with SABIC Petrochemicals via commercial manager GasChem Services

In co-operation with engineering consultants HB Hunte Engineering, Hartmann Reederei of Leer developed a unique, new type of vessel: Ethylene Carrier ECO STAR 36K with „Svelte“-bow design.

The new vessel type differs fundamentally from conventional gas carriers: As the first of its kind, its superstructures will be located at the bow. This results in optimized distribution of weight and, therefore, a reduced demand for ballast water − which again leads to reduced fuel consumption and emissions at the same time. The new “Svelte” bow design enables the vessel to improve seakeeping at higher transit speeds and improved fuel efficiency.

Hartmann Reederei presents

world’s first ethane fuelled, eco-friendly LEG carrier

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Winners of the book raffle

The copies of “Death of a Supertanker” by Anthony Trew were won by:

Capt. Louie U. Baladjay (MV PACIFIC ADVENTURE)Capt. Frank Faassen (Feederlines)Ines Eberlei (Hartman Reederei Personnel Sea depart-ment)

Congratulations!

Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt“ (HSVA) resulted in reduced energy loss and improved propulsion efficiency for this system.

The gas plant, which was jointly developed and realized by Hartmann Reederei and HB Hunte Engineering, will be located in a sheltered place behind the superstructure. Its components will be provided by AC-INOX.

The cargo tanks present another world innovation. Compared to conventional gas carriers with cylindrical or bilobe tanks, ECO STAR 36K adopts a new tank design developed by Hartmann Reederei: the „Star-Trilobe“-tank. This design consists of three cylinders combined into one. Due to better room utilization of the cargo holds, this results in higher efficiency and allows an increase in cargo capacity by nearly 30% at the same ship dimensions − leading to reduced shipping costs through higher economies of scale.

The new vessels offer a cargo capacity of 36,000 cbm each for liquefied gas cargoes up to -104°C. Presently, these vessels are the largest LEG-carriers worldwide.

In co-operation with the Norwegian ship owning company Ocean Yield, three vessels of this type

have already been ordered at the Chinese shipyard Sinopacific. Their delivery is scheduled from the second half of 2016 onwards.

For the first three vessels of this type, a long-term agreement was secured by Hartmann Group company GasChem Services with Saudi Arabian petrochemical company SABIC. The latter just announced a cracker upgrade to using ethane from the U.S. as feedstock in their cracker in Teesside, United Kingdom.

The Hartmann Group will conduct full vessel management for the ethane shipments, ensuring the regular deliveries to SABIC’s Teesside cracker.

Main Dimensions

Length o.a. approx. 188 m

Length B.P.: approx. 179 m

Breadth, moulded: 29.00 m

Depth to main deck, moulded: 17.50 m

Depth to trunk deck: approx. 23.50 m

Design draught (ethane): 9.50 m

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Our World Cup experience with HartmannAs a great football fan, I was very upset finding out

that I didn’t get a ticket for a World Cup Final in Brazil 2014. Because of that I decided to cut my holiday short and join a Hartmann vessel for another four months contract. I was very happy to find out that the vessel I’ll be working on is Gaschem ATLANTIC, which keeps its trade between Brazil, Mexico and USA. I signed on at the beginning of May in Salvador, Brazil. At this time I already knew that Salvador will be one of the venues for the World Cup. Of course I was coming there for work, so I didn’t make myself any high hopes, but a little spark of it was still lit inside of me. But it was clear to me that not only the opening of the World Cup, but also almost entire group stage of this competition would pass by while I’m at sea.

Finally we made it back to Salvador at 25th of June at the evening while the last group stage game was taking place in this city. But the little spark of hope and the love for the game that I have in me pushed me to try obtaining the tickets and making it to the next game which was 1/8 of the final between Belgium and USA. After two long days and sleepless nights in front of my laptop checking the FIFA official ticket web page, I managed to buy two first category tickets for the game on the 1st of July. At this moment me and 2nd Engineer Thomas Sommer, who accompanied me for the game, felt like we just hit a jackpot. But as it is both in life and great movies, a drama was about to start. Just after a few hours we found out that our vessel have to leave the inner anchorage – and at the outer anchorage where we were about to sail, no crew pickups by the boat service are available due to safety reasons. Next we found out that the vessel had to stay at least 24 hours before coming back to the inner anchorage, and there has to be a free space, otherwise it has to stay

outside. The following morning on the 30th of June at around 8:30 we got the message that there is a long quay of vessels waiting for the entrance to inner anchorage and that ours is the last one in it. At that moment I must say that maybe not all my hopes but a big portion of it went “out of the window”. What happened next I don’t know, but I have no doubts that it wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for our good Captain Karl Max Muchitsch and his determination to help us in realizing our dream. Only an hour later at around 9:30 we got the call in the engine room

to prepare the main engine ‘cause we are going in! Now the only thing left for the dream coming true was a boat to shore next morning and the ride, first to ticket collection point and later to

the stadium. And here comes our luck again. This time in the person of Chief Officer Thomas Meissner who is living in city of Salvador already for many years. We left the vessel at around 10:30 in the morning and at 14:00 already with tickets in our hands we went for public

viewing of the other game that was taking place that day. During the public viewing we managed to hook up with our vessels agent as well as the crew of Gaschem NORDSEE and from there we all went directly to the stadium. The only thing left to say is that the game between USA-Belgium was one of the best games during this tournament and the possibility of viewing it live on the stadium was one of the greatest things that a football fan as myself could ever experience. That’s why I wanted to share this story with all of you, to let you know that with the help of good people like our Captain and Chief Officer and with a support from the great organization like a Hartmann Company – Impossible is nothing.

E/E Aleksander Dadea

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PERCEPTION: Being Healthy

While a crew was running the treadmill, the 2/E jokingly placed dollar bills on his sight, encouraging for more effort. Just like a farmer uses a carrot to a donkey…well…HEALTH IS WEALTH they say...

E/E Vienn DeemFRISIA ILLER

Making the ship healthyAs you can see these pictures clearly show how M/V ITAL OTTIMA

officers and crew managed the ship to become “healthy”. These are some of the big contributions that everyone works hard together in order to obtain the satisfaction of being one of the top spot in the Hartmann Group. Thanks to the crew behind this ship’s beautifications with special mention to our very own Bsn. Weny Francisco who leads and makes the job well done. May God bless our ship!

O/S Mark Ryan T. TaparITAL OTTIMA

As a continued growth of today’s modern world, people are getting more conscious when we talk about “Health” issues. Simply because HEALTH plays a major role in man’s daily living with an extensive meaning. It is considered as the basic foundation of all things in order to perform our daily tasks and to be physically and mentally fit in general. A vital element that one must take good care of it and must be aware of the possible effects that may lead to despondency all the way if not able to give proper attention. Moreover, life is nothing and meaningless without the so called health, because having a good mental and physical human structure with an impressive body configuration is quite fulfilling - which really paves my way to conclude that you are truly practicing an excellent healthy lifestyle. And that is what absolutely we aim for ourselves and need for whatever career we go along through…

However, for me it is not all that, there is still one important aspect that health covers a lot – an aspect which seldom is taken for granted by everyone. Many people believe that the word “health” describes only to man’s physical and mental development. But wait, there is still a deeper meaning for that word, “Our greatest strength is often shown in our ability to stand still and trust God”. Thus, we must also take good care of our ”Spiritual” aspect. It is good to be healthy in a physical and mental way, but we should not forget to nourish our spiritual beliefs and faith to our Almighty Father who created all good things for us. And I deemed that is the true meaning of being healthy. To

my co-seafarers who believe God and can firmly say that you are conscious with this aspect: your way of living is whole and completely “healthy”.

Finally, I just wanted to point it out in this article that in order to create a healthier life with a meaningful and fruitful way of living, we should not only focus on being healthy with our mental and physical aspects, but be more conscious with our spiritual angle as well. Remember that the power to live according to God’s standards comes only when we plug into His inexhaustible power. Thus, hold on, be hopeful and continue to be an inspiration to others because God knows everything - that he can eventually give what’s best for us. God speed!

O/S Mark Ryan T. TaparITAL OTTIMA

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Hartmann Group conquers the Ossiloop 2014

The “Ossiloop” is a running competition totaling 70km, in which six stages ranging between 10 and 13km have to be completed in the course of three weeks.

Four months prior to the race, Capt. Jens Grassmann (Director HR) and Stefan Schild (Director Sales) encouraged all employees to build up their fitness levels for the race. Training runs were held twice a week, starting with short intervals, adding time and distance every session. Especially the beginners were very pleased when they cracked the 10km mark for the first time.

The group entered the “VR Company Cup” where points are distributed to the competitors and time is irrelevant. The percentage of the amount of “running

employees” of a company is calculated and multiplied by the actual kilometers run.

A respectable amount of 31 runners from the Hartmann Group started the track in Leer which led them throughout the province of East Frisia all the way to shore of the North Sea. Highlights included the finish lines of the 4th leg in the city centre of Aurich and the 6th leg on the shore, where thousands of spectators, including Capt. Alfred Hartmann, greeted the runners with roaring cheers and applause.

To top it all off, the athletes of the Hartmann Group were rewarded for their months of hard training and secured the first place in the company cup.

Jenni WarnerAssistant to Managing Director

First Hartmann employee to reach 30 years of service

Representatives of Hartmann Reederei, Mrs. Gerdes-Wocken (Head of Purchasing Department), Capt. Ippich (Managing Director) and Capt. Grassmann (Head of Personnel Department)

welcomed Chief Pereira, who started his first employment on the 17th of April 1984 on m/v EMSGAS,

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Fred on Board

Taking a ride in the

separator bowl

Most of you do not know me at all. My name is Fred and I am a ship’s globetrotter! I already travelled on board of all kinds of ships around the world, but now it was the first time on a LPG/C vessel, namely the LPG/C GASCHEM ADRIATIC! Four years ago, two Germans, Axel and Martin from Hamburg had the great idea to send me around the world and since then I am on the move! I have been to many places in the world. I even travelled to the Arctic and Antarctic with some research vessels. Kind sailors brought me along and wrote about my adventures at sea!

When you hold this issue of Wheelhouse in your hands, I might be on another vessel already! But

Painting a pump cover As a cook On the helm Playing darts

anyhow, I will tell you a bit about what I was doing on board. I am very curious, so I checked out the whole ship! Of course, I started down in the engine room! I went for a ride in the separator bowl. Huuu, that was fast! I painted a pump cover without messing on myself and I took a nice picture of the main engine. In the galley, I helped the Chief Cook! Nice uniform, what do you think? On the bridge, I took the helm (of course when Captain was not there J) and I went a few times from hard port to starboard and back, so that everyone fell out of his bed, haha! I was, and still am, a bit afraid of the gas plant, so I did not go there to take a picture. Maybe it will explode and I am gone? In my free time, I sometimes played darts, but I hardly had any chance against the on-board crew.

You do not believe what is written here or think it is just seaman’s yarn? Well, then you better check out my website: www.fred-around-the-world.de! For those of you who do not speak German, you can change the website to English! You will find all my stories there and also other helpful information about me!

Keep well and maybe I will sail on your ship soon and you are the one sharing my and your adventures of the seafarer’s life!

Fred

Greetings to all landlubbers, seamen, ahem and -women!

at the headquarters in Leer, thanking him for his dedication and loyalty to the company for 30 years.

He was presented with an engraved, mechanical bell clock.

Later on, the party went out for lunch and many interesting stories about the early days of Hartmann Reederei, which was founded by Alfred Hartmann 33 years ago in 1981, were exchanged.

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From the ManagementDear ReadersEverybody who has been sick and particularly

those who have lived (or presently live) through a serious sickness or disability know how invaluable GOOD HEALTH is. When we are healthy, we take it for granted – it is only when we lose our health that we actually realize how important it is.

To stay healthy is a product of personal dedication (healthy diet, exercise etc.) and a healthy environment. Everybody is in charge of his or her own personal activities, but the company is in charge (as much as it is in its power) to provide a healthy work environment.

For those on board, this means first and foremost a SAFE work environment which will allow the seafarers to maintain their health. The company provides the necessary awareness training as well as all necessary safety equipment on board; our efforts go even beyond the legal requirements – the installation of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for cardiopulmonary resuscitation on all vessels is just one example. However, it is up to the seafarers on board of the vessels to make correct use of the equipment provided. Our training centre in Manila has numerous courses related to safety, and also teaches our cooks the rights and wrongs in food handling, food hygiene and a healthy diet.

On shore, the company also provides a safe work environment. But in addition to that we also put great emphasis to create a healthy and sustainable work environment by applying most modern environment-friendly practices. When we designed our office, we designed it as a low-consumption building (with a fully enclosed ‘shell’ of sun-reflecting windows) with a

recycling friendly work environment (we separate paper, glass, plastics/packaging material for

recycling). We established separate rooms for printers/copiers, so that the toner dust does not pollute the work environment, and we are using energy-saving LED lights giving day-light effect in areas where it is needed. Our cafeteria offers a ‘healthy choice’ on our daily lunch menu, and the building hosts an exercise area in its basement.

Intership’s offices have recently been awarded the GREEN OFFICE award, as a testament to the HSE (health, safety, environment)-efforts by the company. Green Offices is an initiative of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to promote sustainable development and environmental education worldwide, and we are proud to have received this award as the first shipping company in

Cyprus.The company can,

and does, provide the necessary environment for a safe and healthy life. It is up to all of us to use it in the correct manner, and I would like to use this opportunity to appeal to all colleagues, particularly to those

on board, to ensure that you stay safe and healthy by using the equipment, procedures and training provided!

Yours,Dieter RohdenburgCEO

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Summer partyOur Management and the Social Committee

organized a summer night out for us all recently. It was held at a beach bar in Limassol and turned into a great success with much fun had by all. Here are some of the comments that the Social Committee received the following day.

Dear Social Committee members, dear Antigoni,From sunny Germany a belated THANK YOU and

CONGRATULATIONS on the huge success of yesterday’s event! I was amazed by the great atmosphere that was apparent from the very first moment people arrived. Unfortunately, I had to leave early, but I was really happy to see how all staff enjoyed the party.

Great stuff, we definitely need to do something similar in the near future.

I know from experience how much work is involved, and I would like to thank you all for making it possible.

Brgds, Dieter

Dear Committee, Dear organizer team, I would like to thank you for the excellent party/evening. It looks like Hawaii……

Everything was well organised. Thankfully we have all these photos to keep reminding us of the summer event 2014. Thanks to the Management for giving us the opportunity and thanks to the Social Committee for the arrangements.

A picture speaks a thousand words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks and Best regards, Mikela Vasilopoulou

ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

‘ISN Cyprus’ also participated with the ‘ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE’ in order to raise awareness for the incurable disease. Rene Dzicki, Head of Training Department and Alexandra Erodotou, Technical Administration Officer, showed great sportsmanship in going thru the ritual twice. Capt. Dzicki also looked like he was practically praying whilst a bucket of ice cold water was poured over him… .

Donations are currently being collected with more employees are taking the challenge!!!!

Quotes:Dear Team, Just wanted to say a big Congratulations

to an extremely SUCCESSFUL, FANTASTIC and AWESOME night. Hoping for many more!!!

WELL DONE!!!! P.S - If anyone needs Limbo lessons – MAMA is here!!!

Take Care, Alexandra

Dear All, Good morning. Just a quick note to thank everybody involved in organizing last night’s excellent get-together.It is well appreciated and I think a wonderful time was had by all.

Cheers! Mario Evgeniou

Dear HR and Summer event team, Just want to say congratulations for yesterday evening. The organization, place and surprises where nice and well done. Honestly I had a nice time. Congratulate to the organization team.

Best Regards, Panayiotis Tafanides

Dear All, A big thank for the well organised summer event last night! Everybody appreciated it and I am sure you started planning the next one!

Continue the good work!Kind regards, Evangelos

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Visit of Nautical School of Guadeloupe

Today here in Guadeloupe we had a visit of the Nautical School of Pointe-à-Pitre. Ten students and two teachers boarded our ship. They were split into two groups, and the bridge and the engine room were shown to them.

The picture show 3rd Offc. Ballescas explaining the magnetic and gyro compasses

Capt Peter MosselbergerUBC SACRAMENTO

A modern pilot on the Parana River, Argentina, today needs about 10 sockets to connect all his gadgets. :-O

Capt. Peter MosselbergerUBC SACRAMENTO

In early May we’ve loaded MV DELAWAREDIEP again with cargo for Mauritania at our home terminal in Antwerp. A very colorful set of vehicles and breakbulk as you can see on the pictures.

In this connection I’d like to point out that it is always a great pleasure to work with the good crew of this vessel. Everybody on board is very motivated and dedicated to ensure a smooth and trouble-free cargo operation. Not to forget the good and happy mood on board.

Björn RieckeHartmann Project Lines

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ISN visit of Capt. SalinasCapt. Salinas is a 1998 ISNTC cadet, who very

successfully scaled the promotional ladder and took his first command as Master on UAL COBURG in 2012.

After 2 contracts on the difficult West African trade, he accepted an on shore position at ASM as ‘Crew Operations and Recruitment Manger’, where he can now pass on his experience, knowledge and advice to us all and to a new generation of future officers.

In May 2014, he visited the ISN offices for a 2 week familiarization, where everybody could meet him face to face. We were very happy to have him here with us, as the time was definitely beneficial to all. We hope to have him here with us again soon. Below is his own experience:

This was planned the moment I started my career ashore with ASM. I was so excited the moment that my visa was released, thinking that I will be facing my Superintendents before.

Most of the Promoted Masters were able to visit the ISN Office prior embarkation for introduction and briefing which I was not included. Thinking that I am not that special, or the other way around that they trust me that I will be able to perform as required.

The moment came when I arrived in Cyprus and the next morning will be the reality. As what I have experienced prior taking command of a vessel, that whenever a scheduled visit of either Technical or Personnel Superintendents was announced, the entire crew crumbles as if the person coming will crucify us, if they will not be happy during the visit. The vessel should be shinning and everything in order. When I took command, the only thing I felt is that, at last somebody from the Office will come and I will have

support. The following day I will meet all of them, not only the person who is in-charge of my vessel before but all including Dieter Rohdenburg and Evangelos Charalambous.

I phoned Mr. Oeltjen at the hotel to advise my arrival and he welcomed me.

First day in the Office came and Mario Evgeniou came to pick me up in the hotel to the Office. I know Mario for quite some time and I am comfortable with him. We arrived in the Office and I was introduced

to each and every one. I am overwhelmed of their numbers and the things I should be familiarized with. At first I felt the distance of my new acquaintances with all the questions in their eyes. Great that I have the support of BO and RD in addition to JI and ME.

The first day of the first week made me think that two weeks will be too long, but when the second week is coming, I said to myself that 2 weeks is too short. I felt so comfortable and at home that on the third day I felt that I belong to the team in ISN Office. I appreciate all the efforts of my colleagues being open, sparing time AOH with me. I have never expected that.

The picture together with my colleagues in ISN Office resembles the success of my visit. I will be proud to say whom ever will ask me how are our Superintendent in Cyprus that “They are great and they are like us, people with heart and I miss them”.

Capt. Rommel A. Salinas Operations DepartmentASSOCIATED SHIP MANAGEMENT

Attached a picture with a candle holder, a blacksmith’s artifact made by Fitter Boleslaw Kalinoswki during his leisure time and presented to me as a souvenir.

Capt Peter MosselbergerUBC SACRAMENTO

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UBC SACRAMENTO: Alligator Watching in Savannah

When berthed at Savannah’s Sugar Refinery or Kraft Power Plant at the extreme upriver section of the port, one is just opposite the Georgia Alligator Refuge.

Alligator watching from aboard ship is safe and interesting, and we learn to understand better these animals, so well adapted to their environment and ex-isting unchanged since millions of years, as they are just perfect creatures and evolution didn’t have to change anything.

We could watch their hunting methods (wise pa-tience and absolute immobility is most successful!), their daily sunbathing (indispensable, as they are poikilotherm or cold-blooded animals), and Captain Peter succeeded even to train them to apport sticks similar to a dog. ;-)

Also a few pictures on what can be done in the galley!

Capt Peter MosselbergerUBC SACRAMENTO

Greetings from UBC TILBURY crew staying at Sunny Aruba Transhipment Anchorage.

Please find attached pictures what Captain is busy with when v/l is at anchor.

Capt. A. LasotaUBC TILBURY

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Sitting and its consequences to muscles and joints

We spend in average eight hours sitting each weekday. The most obvious consequence of such idleness can be weight gain. Another, lesser-known, health consequence of excessive sitting is muscle and postural imbalances. Over time, spending hours of every day curled into a seated position causes some muscles to become abnormally tight and others very weak. When a muscle or muscle group on one side of the joint becomes too tight and on the other side too weak, it may pull that joint out of its normal alignment, creating a postural imbalance. There might not be much we can do about the amount we spend sitting each day. However, by practicing a few simple mobility and strengthening exercises, we can reverse the imbalances that sitting causes and avoid their painful consequences.

Normal joint functioning requires that opposing muscles are relatively equal in terms of their strength and length.

Muscles change through continuous sitting, i.e. the hamstrings, hip flexors and chest muscles are shortened and continuously active, thus tend to become chronically tight. Meanwhile the quadriceps, gluteus, deep abdominal muscles and upper back muscles are either stretched or inactive or both, thus tend to become difficult to properly activate at times when they are needed.

Major joints are affected as well. - The ankles become immobile from spending so much time locked in a slightly plantar-flexed position. - The knees become unstable due to the muscle imbalance that develops between the quadriceps and hamstrings. - The hips become immobile from being locked in a severely flexed position. - The pelvis and lumbar spine become unstable because the muscles responsible for stabilizing these joints are largely inactive during sitting. - The thoracic spine becomes immobile from being stuck in a forward-hunched posture.

- The shoulders become unstable because the shoulder stabilizers spend so much time in a stretched and relaxed state.

Each major joint of the human body is designed primarily for either mobility or stability. Let’s take as an example the lower spine. In the chair-seated position, the muscles whose major function is to stabilize the lower spine and keep the trunk erect are not able to function optimal. As a result, the lower back is not properly stabilized and tissue damage, swelling and pain begin to accrue. Swelling and pain in the local lumbar stabilizers send a message that essentially tells the

brain to deactivate the affected muscles. As a result, they quickly atrophy, and other muscles, such as the psoas (which connects the lumbar spine to the upper thigh), are forced to completely take over the job of stabilizing the lower back. The trouble is that these other muscles really weren’t designed for that job. The psoas is normally a pretty powerful hip flexor. But if it has to create stability at the lumbar spine and still flex the hip, it’s like driving with your parking brake on.

Another example is the shoulder complex, which includes the scapulae and the rotator cuff. Commonly known as the shoulder blades, the left and right

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scapulae are strategically positioned as links between the spine and the shoulder rotator cuffs. Thus the scapulae and the 17 muscles around them are essentially the foundation of the shoulders and the base of every arm movement. The first major imbalance affecting scapular function is forward rounding of the upper spine, which frequently develops in desk workers.

A variety of mobility and strengthening exercises can put the muscles and joints back into their proper balance. Here is a selection of them, recommended to be performed at least twice per week (please use the underlined terms to find images of the exercises on the internet).

Walk ankle mobilization to increase the ability of the ankle joint to dorsiflex

VMO Dips to strengthen the vastus medialis, a part of the quadriceps to improve knee stability

Elevated backward lunge to increase mobility of the hips

X-band walk to strengthen the hip stabilizersSide bridge to strengthen the lumbar spine

stabilizersLying draw-in with hip flexion to strengthen the

deep abdominal musculature to improve lumbar spine and pelvic stability

Thoracic spine rotation to increase mobility of the thoracic spine

Scapular push-up to strengthen the scapular stabilizers

Cable external shoulder rotation to strengthen the rotator cuff musculature to improve shoulder stability

Besides the before mentioned mobility and strengthening exercises, please check out the keys to proper sitting technique below.1. Sit with your feet flat on the ground. If you’re

short, put a box or stool under your feet to lift them.

2. Keep your knees lower than your hips. If you’re tall, sit on a wedge or seat cushion to raise your body.

3. Your arms should be supported by arm rests without forcing your shoulders up toward your ears.

4. Keep your shoulder blades back and down, elevate your chest, and draw in your tummy.

Here are four common seated positions that can hurt your body.

1. Crossing Legs at the KneeWhen you sit with your legs crossed, you irritate

the area around your fibular head, just below the knee, which can pinch the peronial nerve. Crossing your legs also alters your pelvic position, placing additional pressure on your hip muscles and sciatic nerve. This throws off your SI (sacroiliac) joint and pelvis, which attach to your lower back, and can lead to long-term nerve irritation and back pain.

The fix: First, do your best to keep your legs uncrossed. If you find yourself sitting with your legs crossed, do the Leg Cradle - Supine. This movement helps stretch out your hip muscles that can tighten up from sitting in this position.

Artwork by Marcin Soltysik / http://www.sportsmassage-leeds.co.uk

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2. SlouchingSlouching is common in people with desk jobs.

When you slouch, your head pushes forward and out of alignment, which makes your muscles work harder to hold it up. This pressure puts stress on your shoulders and neck and can lead to tension headaches. A slouched position also puts extra pressure on an already compressed spine, leading to lower back pain.

The Fix: Put a pop-up reminder on your computer telling you to stand up and do a posture check. This will help you become more aware of your sitting position. You can also use a lumbar roll or a small towel in the small of your back to maintain a more upright posture. Add the upward dog yoga position and Standing Y’s and T’s to your fitness routine to extend your upper body and lower back.

3. Crossing Legs Under Each OtherPlacing your legs under one another in a bent

position, often referred to as pretzel-style, rotates your hip and knee joints in a way that puts pressure on them. This can lead to tight hamstrings and knee and hip pain. Over time, it can irritate the meniscus cartilage in the knee and put added stress on the hip capsule from the constant rotation.

The Fix: If you find yourself sitting pretzel-style, quickly untwist your legs. Aim to break this habit over time. To help counteract the pressure on your hips and knees, add the Foam Roll - IT Band and Handwalks to your routine. This will help stretch your muscles and relieve pressure on your hips and knees.

4. One Leg Up, One Leg DownWhen you sit with one leg up on your chair and the

other one hanging down, you’re causing your pelvis to rotate in a way that it normally wouldn’t and keep it from rotating naturally. Consistently performing this motion can lead to sacroiliitis, or an inflammation of the SI joints, a common cause of lower back pain and lack of stability.

The Fix: While your first line of defense is to kick this habit, there are also ways to counteract it. Bring stability back to your body and ease lower back pain by adding Glute Bridges to your routine. Place a small pillow or ball between your knees while performing this movement. It helps fire up your abs and hip muscles, while improving your strength and stability.

Andrea DvorakTechnical Administrator

In March this year, CEO Dieter Rohdenburg signed the contracts for three ‘Laker’ new buildings. The ships will be built by New Times Shipyard, the builder which also built our existing Lakers (FEDERAL WESER-Class) under the name Jingjiang Shipyard. Besides our Lakers, the yard also built our A-Class vessels, three LR1 tankers and our two Cape-size vessels. The yard is considered to be amongst the top five privately-owed builders in China.

The ships, which will be delivered from October 2016, will enter a ten-year time charter to Fednav Ltd. The vessels are effectively upgraded versions of

the existing vessels – they will have 6 holds, 4 cranes and will have a dwat of 36,500mt. The hull form, as well as the propulsion system (main engine, propeller etc.) has been fully optimized using Futureship (a DNV-GL company) as a consultant. As a result, the ships are expected to have 20% less consumption than the existing vessels.

Intership is happy and proud to have been able to order these new buildings, which will further cement our long-lasting relationship with Fednav. A big ‘thank you’ goes to our bankers, Nord/LB, for supporting us with the necessary loan facilities.

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FROM PALERMO TO POINTE NOIREOn the 16th March 2014, the UOS EXPLORER

returned to Palermo after more than 3 years of working in Egypt. Palermo is the place where the ship was constructed, so it was nice to return to the place of her birth. We spent a few days here before we received information that the next place of work will be the Congo.

On the 21st March the vessel departed the port of Palermo for Pointe Noire in the Congo. Distance is 3800 nm. Onboard the vessel we had 14 crew members, with Captain Marjio being in command.

After 4 days steaming, we arrived at the port of Ceuta where we loaded fuel. This took us 10 hours to complete. Then, on the 25th March, we left for our port of destination.

This was the first time that our vessel had ever left the Mediterranean Sea, as we entered the Atlantic Ocean. After passing the Strait of Gibraltar, the weather wasn’t so good, but as we sailed South and after we passed the Canary Islands, the weather became better and the ocean was calm once again.

At the end of a hard week of work, on Sunday we organized a PING PONG competition. We played 13 matches. The winner of each match was the first one to score 21 points. The competition was won by no one else but Captain Marijo.

Next week of work was hard, it was hot and the temperature reached 35 degrees Celsius. We were a bit stressed out, because in this area in recent years there have been attacks by pirates.

On the 4th April at 00.42 a.m. we did the last alteration of course to 111 degrees and we sailed in the direction of Pointe Noire. Distance to Pointe Noire was 1350 nm, and to Centre of the World 575 nm.

On Sunday 6 April again we had some excitement, as we crossed the equator and the prime meridian AT THE SAME TIME!!!

The point at which the equator (0° latitude) and the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) intersect has no real significance, but it is in the Atlantic Ocean, about 380 miles (611 kilometres) south of Ghana and 670 miles (1078 km) west of Gabon.

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For this occasion we prepared a traditional ceremony to celebrate the crossing of the equator for the three men for whom this was their first crossing. Milosz Bajerski (myself) played the role of Neptune and his wife Prozerpina was played by Waldemar Deptuch. In the show participated two Neptune’s devils (Adam Najderek and Sebastian Wladacz). We had only a little time (a few hours) to prepare costumes and accessories for multiple tasks (e.g. a hairdresser, a

bath in a barrel). The fun and atmosphere were fantastic. At the end of the ceremony, Piotr Koziol - 3/O, John Barnard - 3/E and Duane Hunt – Cadet received the Certificates Shellbacks from Neptune.

On the 9th of April at 4 pm we arrived at Pointe Noire, our port of destination. We were greeted by the African fleet on wooden boats. (Pointe Noire is the second city of the Republic of the Congo). It is also a major sea port and a tourist destination. The town has a very French feel to it, because of the colonial past and the still large number of French expatriates and tourists. J

3/O Milosz Bajerski

UOS LIBERTY in drydock

Bremerhaven

photoart by Tatjana Zarour

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It only takes 10 minutes for the crane to hook on the basket, attach the safety line and get the boat positioned.

The flying SeamanSeamen are used to being transferred to their vessels

by planes, buses or cars. But recently the UOS FREEDOM was, together with her sister ship UOS ENTERPRISE, involved in a Rig Move and could not go to port to pick up a crew member who was supposed to join. Instead, a Helicopter transfer to the rig was arranged and the man was transferred to the vessel by crane in a basket. The crew of the UOS FREEDOM had a camera on hand to share a few pictures of this unusual boarding maneuver.

Special thanks to Capt. Alan Whale and the UOS FREEDOM crew!

Hermann HaunPersonnel Superintendent

Finally, the onsigner

arrived safely on

board and both

vessels could proceed

to Morocco with the

rig attached.

Basket transfers are pretty much routine, the Master of UOS FREEDOM, Alan Whale, reported to the Wheelhouse magazine.

Swinging down

is only

60 seconds.

Tow masters, surveyors and Nav Equipment Technicians are all usually passed up and down on a regular basis, so that a transfer of a colleague is no longer big deal.

Two crew stood by on deck, briefing the passenger for

example “Hold on tight”, and handled the safety equipment.

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HealthOur health is the most precious good that we have.

Without it, everything else becomes unimportant.The recipe for maintaining good health reads easy:

Avoid stress, keep a good and healthy diet, sleep enough, spend time outdoors, and surround yourself with friends and family.

Nowadays however, our lifestyles make it almost impossible to follow this recipe. Our jobs put us under a lot of pressure. We grab a bite to eat when we have a minute to do so, without giving much thought to what we are actually eating. We come home tired and don’t have the power to go out and exercise, or meet up with friends and family, and we don’t get enough sleep.

The result of this lifestyle is a higher risk to our health. We have the option to control our health by getting regular check-ups, so that any problems can be discovered, and thus taken care of, early.

When our seamen return from their contracts, they want to spend as much time as possible with their families, catch up with their life at home after a few months away, and avoid too many thoughts about their jobs and the next vessel assignment. Then, when the phone call comes that the health certificate needs to be renewed, for many of you this is just another appointment that takes time away from your private plans, and your families. In order to keep the process as short as possible, you find a doctor who signs the medical certificate, if possible with only a small check-up, if at all.

Instead of doing so, you should rather make sure to find a doctor who conducts a thorough examination, before you are joining your vessels. The pre-employment medical examination is an opportunity to make sure you are really healthy and “fit for duty”, rather than just another paper that needs to be collected before going at sea. Have in mind that you will be away from home for a few months, and if you

are departing for your contract with an undetected health issue, there is a chance that a serious problem arises while at sea, away from family support and possibly in a place with less advanced health care facilities than you would have had at home.

So please make sure to take the pre-employment medical examination seriously, it is meant as a

tool for you to help you stay healthy.

The Medica Polska program offers regularly free check-out programs for our seamen, such as most recently the “Medica Kidneys Plan” or “Heart Plan”. You might want to think twice before turning down “yet another visit to the doctor”, as these check-

outs are very expensive when arranged individually, so it is a great chance to make use of such offers free of charge.

After all, it is much easier to maintain our health, than to get it back once it’s gone.

Christa HoltgraefePersonnel Superintendent

Additional Quotes:

Ślachetne zdrowie, Nikt się nie dowie, Jako smakujesz, Aż się zepsujesz. -Jan Kochanowski-

To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.

-Buddha

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On healthHealth is something I had taken for granted in my

youth, until it first hit me with an elevated blood pressure – which came rather early in my years. I attributed the sickness to office pressure, until I was diagnosed with a genetic eye condition which I clearly got from my father. Despite this, I did not bother about my weight and went about with my inconsistent exercise sessions and sedentary periods of reading and watching DVD films. It was a far cry from my athletics days, when I was in the track 6 days a week and was monitoring my diet and weight. I settled into a normal married, family life.

I finally got worried when my B/P topped 180/100, so I got my former classmate as my permanent cardiologist. All the while I was expecting to get the answers I wanted – but I was mistaken. After looking at my laboratory results, my doctor gave me a litany of the food I must not eat plus the medicines and supplements I should be taking. I was flustered with the list, I asked him “WHY? Is there no other way?”. His answer was that we cannot change genetics and that chance is that we inherit illnesses if it is a dominant gene – bad luck. And so I again asked him what the point of buying all those medicines was and not enjoying life, if the illnesses are inevitable. To this he replied that while we cannot avoid the diseases, we can delay their onset and their complications; in other words, I can live longer in less misery and pain (but also less enjoyment). The nice term doctors like to use is “change in lifestyle”– duh.

So live in less misery I have tried to be. Unfortunately, I seemed to have gotten the luck of getting the best illnesses my parents had to offer. In my golden years, I have maintenance for my blood pressure, just barely normal blood sugar and cholesterol and osteo-arthritis - all compliments of my mother. I also have a genetic eye deficiency and bouts of migraine courtesy of my father. Because of these, I have fixed expenses for my meds and regular visits to the doctor. Still, my wife and I argue when either of us eats too much or skips an exercise day – I am not alone, my wife has her own set of maladies. And more still, there are days when I ache all over - friends tell me that this is a reminder that I am alive. In the

words of my daughter: I am broken just like her dog who has an uncanny habit of getting sick or injured all the time.

Despite my moaning, people actually say I look young for my age (that is one gene from my father I do not mind). Honestly, I look at others my age with similar infirmities and I see that early health consciousness has been an advantage. I still manage the occasional food binge and despite my arthritis, I manage to move livelier than those who have not exercised or controlled their weight. It takes discipline and a bit of sacrifice if you want to maximize your productivity and enjoy a long life with the family – but it is well worth it.

For our seafarers this is more evident. You work in an environment which demands a higher level of fitness. You work in a confined space in an environment which adds stress. This poses higher risks for a person less than medically fit.

Seafarers should be thankful that they have a free extensive medical exam almost every year – I have to pay for ours. Take the results seriously and live healthy. Even the best engines have limited running hours and even the best brands have lemons. We cannot choose the genes we get and the health risks that our profession brings, but we if we maintain our health we surely can meet and even extend the expiry date that all of us have.

Alberto L. GomezPresident and CEO of ASM

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10 MOST COMMON SEAFARER ILLNESSESThis is a list produced by NGC Medical Specialist Clinic, Inc. discussing the 10

Most Common Illnesses among Filipino Seafarers.

AppendicitisDefinition: Appendicitis is the inflammation of the

appendix caused by the obstruction of the lumen usually from a fecalith.

Risk Factors: NonePrevention: NoneManagement: Immediate appendectomy to prevent

progression to rupture

HypertensionDefinition: Hypertension is defined as systolic blood

pressure of 140 mmHg or greater and diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or greater or taking of anti-hypertensive medications.

Risk Factors: Smoking, Dyslipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Age older than 60 years old, Sex (men and postmenopausal women), Family history or cardiovascular disease (women under age 65 or men under 55), Obesity, Sedentary lifestyle, Stressful lifestyle, Excessive alcohol and salt intake, Kidney disease

Prevention and Management of Hypertension: Lose weight if overweight Limit alcohol intake to no more than 1 oz

(30ml) ethanol (eg. 720 ml of beer, 300 ml wine or 60 ml 100 proof whiskey) per day or 15 ethanol per day for women and lighter weight people

Increase physical activity (30 or 45 minutes most days of the week)

Reduce sodium intake to no more than 100 mmol per (2.4 g sodium or 6 g sodium chloride)

Stop smoking Reduce intake of dietary saturated fat

and cholesterol for overall cardiovascular health

Urinary Tract StoneDefinition: Stones in the urinary tract are hard

stone-like masses that form anywhere in the urinary tract that cause urinary symptoms.

Prevention and Management: Increased oral fluid intake (8 to 10 glasses

of water a day) Dietary modification depending on

composition of stone (calcium, uric acid, oxalates or struvite)

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)

Cystoscopic stone extraction Nephrolithotomy

GastritisDefinition: Gastritis is a diffuse inflammation the

stomach lining.Risk Factor: (1) Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

drugs (NSAID) or pain relievers (2) Stress ex. Extensive burns (3) Excessive use of alcohol (4) Roundworm infestation (eosinophilic

gastritis) (5) Prolonged illness or impaired immune

system (viral or fungal gastritis) (6) Intake of corrosive agentsPrevention: (1) Avoidance of inappropriate drugs or

NSAID intake (2) Avoidance of excessive alcohol intake (3) Treatment of roundworm infestation (4) Release of stress by exercise and

relaxation activities

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Inguinal herniaDefinition: Hernia is at protrusion of a viscus through

an opening in the wall of the cavity in which it is contained. The groin is one of the natural weak areas in the abdominal wall and it is the most common site for abdominal herniation.

Risk factor: (1) Heavy Weight Lifting (2) Chronic coughTreatment: Herniorrhaphy

HemorrhoidsDefinition: Hemorrhoids are swollen tissue that

contain veins and which are located in the wall of rectum and anus.

Risk Factor: (1) Constipation (2) Heavy weight lifting (3) Liver DiseasePrevention: (1) Increase oral fluid intake (2) High Fiber diet; which include fruits

and vegetables

Cardiovascular DiseaseDefinition: Coronary artery disease is the partial

occlusion or obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery causing symptoms of chest pain

Risk Factor: (1) Positive family history (2) Smoking (3) Hypertension (4) Stressful lifestyle (5) Diabetes mellitus (6) Hyperlipidemia (7) Overweight/ Obesity

Diabetes MellitusDefiniton: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease

wherein a hormone called insulin, which is essential for conversion of glucose into energy, is not produce by the sufficient amount of the body

Risk Factor: (1) Positive family history of Diabetes mellitus

(2) Obesity (3) Frequent Infection

Cerebrovascular DiseaseDefinition: stroke is the acute onset of a neurological

deficit due to cerebrovascular disease.Risk Factor: (1) Hypertension (2) Diabetes (3) Hyperlipidemia (4) Cigarrete Smoking (5) Cardiac Disease (valvular heart

disease, atrial fribillation) (6) AIDS (7) Drug abuse (8) Heavy alcohol consumption (9) AtherosclerosisPrevention: (1) Control of hypertension and diabetes

mellitus (2) Stop smoking (3) Diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmia

such as atrial fribillation (4) Avoiding drug abuse (use of cocaine

and amphetamine can cause narrowing of blood vessel in the brain)

(5) Avoid heavy alcohol consumption (6) Avoid high cholesterol diet

Gallbladder StoneDefinition: Cholelithiasis or gallstone is the

formation of stone in the gallbladderRisk Factor: (1) Old age (2) Obesity (3) Western diet (4) Genetic predisposition Management: Cholecystectomy

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SMOOTH(IE) SAILING“Let’s keep our health to enjoy our wealth.” Nowa-

days, several people, young and old, working or not, are getting more passionate about diet and exercise. We have heard testimonials from several people who stand by nutritional diets, such as Cohen, GM, and Atkins to name some. The social media, like Instagram and Face-book, have likewise been bombarded with posts about health, labelling them with hash tags #healthy living and #healthy option. With all these uproar, it cannot be denied that health and nutrition has slowly taken the lime light, making everyone curious and, should I say, more conscious.

But how can people who work overseas, such as our fellow seafarers, stay fit and healthy? Seafarers can be prone to specific illnesses and diseases because of their unstable work schedules and long working hours due to operational needs, the small community which they should adapt and work with, the feeling of being away from home and familiar faces, the difficult working environment as well as all the hazards that are involved, the restricted medical facilities and limited medical supplies, the confined nature of life on board ship, and the climate of the area where the ship is operating. The bottom line is, because of the demanding work environ-ment, nutrition undeniably plays a very important role in a seafarer’s health.

As consequence of bad nutritional habits, chronic diseases may develop and being overweight or obese may be a serious concern as this could rapidly lead to hypertension, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, respiratory problems, sleep apnoea, and endometrial, breast, pros-tate and colon cancer (Seafarer’s Health & Lifestyle, 2012).

In addition, the excessive consumption onboard ships of highly processed food, sugar, salt, saturated fats, and others can best describe the nutri-tional habits for a number of seafarers nowadays; and although meat, fish, vegetables, and fruits are being provided onboard ships, these could still be particularly insufficient.

Further, among the many dis-eases, sailors could have what is known as Vitamin C deficiency or scurvy. It may show symptoms of weakness, fatigue, and bleeding gums, progressing to a point where it could lead to the slow and poor healing of wounds. In order to pre-vent scurvy, we must include more to our diet those food rich in vita-min C, which is commonly found in all fruits, mostly citrus, and vegeta-bles. These foods are essential for the formation of bones and teeth, collagen, muscles, blood vessels and other tissues. They, likewise, assist

in healing wounds and enable the body to absorb iron from food. According to the Harvard University School of Public Health, eating two to six cups of fruits and vegetables daily reduces your risk of developing heart disease, helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risk of stroke, helps fight some forms of cancer, and reduces eye disease and intestinal inflammation.

More so, due to the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables, several literatures also indicate that “anti-oxidant effect” of blended fruits and vegetables lessens the replication of cancer cells in the body. Who would

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have thought that regular drinking of fruit and vegeta-ble smoothies can potentially save our life by boosting the immune system and fight bacteria and viruses? Tra-ditionally, smoothies do not have added dairy products or sugars and consist only of natural non-processed ingredients, providing the additional health benefits found in the fiber, skin, seeds and other components discarded when juicing, but with the many juicing and blend-ing products being sold in the market, worry-ing about all those has been unneces-sary.

In terms of promot-ing health, there is no magic formula for fruits and vegetables in smoothie recipes, so experiment with a variety of fruits and vegetables and add fat free milk or yoghurt for extra calcium and vitamin D. Putting together your own smoothie concoc-tion is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Enrich Magazine (2013) sug-gested recommended fruits and vegetables to make smoothies with maximum health benefits:

Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, rasp-berries and kiwi are excellent sources of antioxidants that help fight the signs of aging and cardiovascular disease. Blueberries and strawberries contain the most antioxidants of any fresh berries and may help reduce the build up of cholesterol in the arteries. Berries also provide fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and mag-nesium.

Citrus: Pineapple, oranges, lemons and limes are re-freshing and nutritious citrus fruits that are loaded with immune-boosting antioxidants and provide vitamin C, potassium, and folate to one’s diet. Adding these fruits to your smoothie boosts your energy and replenishes your daily need for vitamin C

Fleshy fruit: Bananas and plantains are fleshy fruits that provide potassium, fiber and vitamin C. Combine bananas and berries for a delicious, nutrition packed smoothie. A banana smoothie is a great way to replace potassium that you lose after exercising.

Stone fruit: Stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums mangoes and cherries, add antioxidants and a

thick texture to your smoothies. These fruits are also rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium.

Orange vegetables: Pumpkins, carrots, butternut squashes, sweet potatoes are rich in the nutrients vita-min A, potassium and iron. They also add color, texture and sweetness to a smoothie. If you use canned pump-kin or squash, check the label to make it sure 100% pure

rather than a canned pie mix with added sugar.

Greens: Spinach, swish card, kale and green pep-per blended in a smoothie are an appetizing way to add greens to your diet. Green vegetables provide

the nutrients vitamin K, iron, vitamin C and calcium to

your daily intake.

A seafarer’s health and lifestyle should be taken seriously to rise above and potentially alter certain ill-nesses. Take a simple smoothie as a natural supplement for a healthier and fitter body. So what are you waiting for? Power up your day with a delicious smoothie! Yum!

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Try your own smoothie by following the simple recipe below.

Grapefruit, Pineapple, and Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients 1 large pink grapefruit, peeled, seeded and cut

into chunks1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh chopped pineapple1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh strawberries1/4 cup (60 mL) ice for extra froth1/2 cup (125 mL) non-fat yogurt

Directions It’s simple. Just blend all ingredients together.Serves: 2

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Furthermore, it can be noted that as a depart-ment, we do not only intend to teach the importance of healthy and balanced food. In fact, as part of their training, we enlighten the cooks and stewards on the various effects brought about by poor diet for instance, given the situation on board, the crew are left without the option of preparing meals for themselves or choosing the meals that will be served to them. Hence, they become dependent on the menu prepared by the cooks. The limi-tations of the circumstance, brought about by the job, may be attributed to illnesses they acquire while on board the ship. Therefore, in order to gain a healthier well being, having just a balanced diet will not suffice, it is likewise trained to cooks and stewards how foods are handled, prepared, stored, thawed and cooked hygienically and at the correct temperature to ensure that foods served are healthy. Overall, cooks and stewards have an equally big re-sponsibility: It is their task to serve nutritious, clean, and delicious meal in order to prevent any health problems that might cause chronic diseases. More so, to help al-leviate the quality of health among seafarers, below are the components of wellness:

Balance the calorie consumption through exercise and maintain body weight

Consume enough fruits and vegetables in your diet and whole grain food

Avoid saturated fats such as butter, fat meat cuts and choose quality protein like lean meat and more on fish and chicken without

skin in your diet.Avoid processed food and limit sodium

& instead use lemon, herbs and spices to lessen the addition of salt in your food and improve the taste.

Avoid food items which contain a lot of sugar.Reduce alcohol consumption to a mini-

mum and stop smoking; it increases choles-terol in the blood.

Stress ManagementDepending on peoples need & body, we

need the advice of our doctor as to what your body needs or does not need in order to control your weight and reduce risk for

developing chronic diseases.“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be

thy food.” ~Hippocrates

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Cold water for a good cause…The Hartmann Group has been “infected” with a

“cold and wet virus”!

During the summer, the so called “Cold Water” or “Ice Bucket challenge” reached also the companies of the Hartmann Group.

The purpose is as follows: You are nominated by a company and you have only a limited time frame of 48 hours to react and do the challenge by “getting wet in a funny way”!

If you don’t manage, you have to invite the nomina-tor for a barbecue and/or you make a donation for a good purpose.

So far, Hartmann Reederei, Hartmann Offshore, UOS, Gaschem, ETB, MTL and UPT participated. Let’s see if there will be more to follow.

Some facts on sports• In 1900, Croquet was eliminated from the

Olympic Games due to the fact that only one person watched the matches.

• In 1949, Egypt was European Champion in Basketball.

• The football team “SV Robinhood” is record-champion in Suriname.

• Bud Spencer participated twice in the Olympic Games.

• Elvis Presley had the black belt in karate.

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ETB

MTL

Hartmann Offshore

Hartmann

Offshore

UOS

GasChem

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Thoughts on saving the environment from a commercial perspective

Shipping industry in general, but especially the

commercial managers/operators in the maritime sector

are commonly facing the accusation of looking at the

money only without due respect for nature. Yes, it’s

true that seaborne vessels burn tons of bunker a day,

literally, but when putting the consumption figures in

context of the thousands of tons of cargo per shipment,

per year or as an average –never mind- it becomes

clear that shipment by seaborne vessels is still the most

ecological way of getting goods from A to B.

Truly vessels emit SOX, NOX, O3, Particulate Matter

and Black Carbon still much more than

modern cars do, since there are higher

technical standards and more strict

legal regulation to streets traffic. But

if all such cargoes shipped overseas

worldwide would be trucked instead,

the sum of emissions would be larger by

far. Tons of statistics available from the

internet or paper press clearly read that

way by indicating the ton-kilometers

in relation to the emission of whatever

chemical element. Nevertheless,

there was and still is room for improvement which IMO

contributed by tightening the SECA regulations as from

1. January 2015 and additionally enlarging the SECA

and (once more ) lowering the allowed sulfur content

in 2020. Of course, you may think efforts to save the

environment just cost money and for sure that’s true

for all aspects related to the new IMO regulations

mentioned above (technical amendments, higher fuel

prices in future), but it all starts at a lower level with

small steps close to triviality which even save money.

Our daily work in the office changed enormously

throughout the last two years. Aiming on a paperless

office, we are close to that target by printing about

five pages per vessel’s voyage nowadays in contrast to

the average size of 150 pages for one paper voyage-file

still in 2012. Less pages printed means less paper and

less toner used and even a bargain on the electricity

bill. By talking about the electricity it should become

self-understood and an automatism to switch off the

light wherever it’s not needed or when leaving a room

last - not just when going home. After office hours all

computers, screens, printing machines and scanner

should be switched off, as well as all doors to be closed

to save heating where applicable. I tend to say there is

no difference to such attitude on board of our vessels at

sea. There are even colleagues who use the bicycle to

come to the office and do not use the elevator although

we are working in 4th and 3rd floor. Needless to say it

gives them a good training which is another advantage.

All our voyage orders sent out to the vessels are

asking masters to do a voyage planning aiming on sailing

shortest distance but taking into

contribution latest weather forecasts

and other vessel’s reports, too. We

are ordering vessels to stay alongside

or on anchorage when there is no

next voyage fixed, yet, and masters

are held to sail most economic.

That means vessel to leave the state

of burning just GO for sustaining

electricity but not burning IFO for

propulsion as late as possible on

sailing for next destination on best

speed-consumption ratio. Slow steaming or -in contrast-

going full ahead standing alone does not do the trick.

It always depends on the vessel’s working prospects

at the port of destination. Optimum was to arrive just

in time for berthing and start of loading/discharging

immediately but having adjusted speed different from

most economic as seldom as possible before. A good flow

of information and huge efforts of the vessel’s operators

in gathering precise information from the agents is

essential in this respect.

Reducing consumption and getting most efficiency

out of the bunkers on board is always major topic

in regular meetings between MTL and Feederlines.

In the light of extraordinary high fuel prices today

and aforementioned SECA regulations most likely

causing even higher prices tomorrow that’s where the

circle starts. Burning less fuel is not just saving the

environment but saving money on a grand scale. And

even if you would tell me vessels are now burning more

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fuel than before, after increase of engine load seen on

say a one year’s time frame the result is still positive

since the vessel will have completed more voyages and

consequently shipped more cargo which again affects

the above mentioned ton-kilometer key figure positively.

And that’s exactly another lever we are throwing,

booking cargoes up to the vessel’s maximum capacity

and continuously trying to increase the cargo intake by

means of a sharp consumption calculation and future

orientated bunker schedules.

Picking up the accusation reading in the beginning

and reflecting the above, our all reply can only be:

Earning money and enlarging profit does not necessarily

stand in contrast to saving the environment. It comes

along with it.

Frederik Meyer

Commercial Superintendent

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Impressions of HPL’s PACIFIC ADVENTURE

MV PACIFIC ADVENTURE is sailing on a frequent basis

from Europe to ports along the West African coast.

Various commodities are loaded and discharged during

these shipments. The pictures not only show the diverse

cargoes carried, but also the different port facilities on

this route.

Antwerp,

Belgium

Sao Tome ,

São Tomé e Príncipe

Port-Gentil, Gabon

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6 vessels for 4 years to Petrobras

United Offshore Support (UOS), the Hartmann Group’s commercial manager for Offshore Support vessels, concluded a contract with Brazil’s oil company Petrobras – one of the world’s leading Offshore charterers. The contract comprises a total of 24 years of chartering: Petrobras will take 6 vessels under UOS management for 4 years each. This includes 4 PSV (Platform Supply vessels) and 2 AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels), the latter owned by Hartmann Offshore. 4 operations started in June/July already and the AHTS operations commenced in August. “We are proud that the global market leader is convinced of our services and assigned the tender to

UOS”, say Managing Directors Andre Groeneveld and Reidar Roed. With a managed fleet of 15 vessels, UOS is the commercial manager of one of Germany’s biggest Offshore fleets.

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Merry Christmas

and a happy, healthy New Year

to all colleagues on board

and in the offices!

The Wheelhouse editors team

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SPOT THE DIFFERENCE GasChem ATLANTIC on her way… But there are 6 differences between the two pictures - and some are really hard to track.Can you find them?

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Eight health principlesHealth is a state of complete physical, mental

and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO). The problem today is that the people do not search out the cause of their illness. Instead they go to a doctor for a pill to hide the symptoms that are telling them they’re sick. Most diseases are lifestyle related and these can be prevented by the following eight simple principles:

AirAir is the free blessing of heaven, calculated to electrify the whole system. Most humans can live up to 3 weeks without food, 3 days without water, but less than 3 minutes without air.

SunlightSunlight is one of the nature’s most healing agents. When the sun’s ray strikes our skin, our bodies produce Vitamin D.

TemperanceTemperance means moderation and abstinence moderation, a quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes. This applies to all factors in our daily lives, like work, sleep, food.

RestAll mammals are required to rest to function normally on a daily basis. When you sleep your body produces extra protein molecules, and these help to mend your body at a cellular level.

ExerciseYour heart is a muscle and like any other muscle, it needs regular exercise in order for it to pump blood around your body efficiently. Exercise also stimulates a chemical in your brain called serotonin, which makes you feel.

Nutrition“You are what you eat.”

WaterWater acts as a solvent, a medium of transportation, a temperature regulator, and a lubricant. More than 60% of our Body is made up of water.

TrustWorry about our future and our present conditions often leads to an intemperate lifestyle which causes stress.

2/E Benjie DupitUBC ORISTANO

KEEP BALANCEHuman health is a mutual tool. Normally, if

the heart is the engine that mobilizes humans, health fits the quality of conducting any normal performances and also a kind of shield that protects oneself from any immune deficiency. It falls under three major importances in life, these are PHYSICAL, MENTAL and SPIRITUAL.

PHYSICAL- To gain normal blood circulation and healthy life style, daily exercise and balanced diet must be done to maintain fitted all the time. Maintaining physically fit keeps our health going.

MENTAL- Psychological testings have been performed by all clinics to their patients undergoing

medical clearance which serves as their passport, whether for working locally or abroad. This signifies that being mentally fit also keeps a healthy living.

SPIRITUAL- The most important shield of life, but many people fail to

keep it balanced. We have been blinded by the vision of human desires that keeps our mental and physical greed tightened together, but pushes away our spiritual connectivity.

It doesn’t matter what kind of life we have lived, because health deserves to everyone who is worth responsible. There’s no race upon obtaining healthy living, no boundaries and not even biological criticism, it is the freedom of our choice.

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Upgrading Man Power by Healthy Living

“Survival of the fittest” is the basic instinct of human being. The stronger you are, the better you are for survival. But how can you be strong, if you’re not healthy?

Man power plays a vital role in the shipping industry. Companies are setting up a high standard of health policy in order to provide an efficient and safe service for their customers.

It’s true that “Health is Wealth”: If you don’t have a good health status, you can never have a job for a good salary. For seafarers, being healthy is being strong enough to survive the pressures in working at sea. Working onboard at the middle of the sea is like living in a very confined unit of community. The safety of everybody relies on each other’s responsibility.

Working as crew onboard a vessel constitutes a lot of physically hard jobs. Chipping and painting for maintenance, cargo hatch/ tank cleaning, working aloft, cleaning, greasing and degreasing moving engine parts, mooring operations, gangway watch during cargo operations and many, many more.

There are people who are not really destined to work at sea. No matter how good this person is in academic field and even as strong as hulk, if this person can’t live in an environment hundred miles away from his loved ones and family then this person is not for the sea. As the old saying goes, “There’s no room for pain in the sailor’s heart”.

But how can you be mentally healthy onboard? - As simple as this, “Stay Away from Stress”. Just try to focus your attention to your job onboard despite the personal problems you have at home, family, or loved ones. So if you don’t want to be a problem, don’t problem the problem too much. Also try to talk funny things to other crew, smile at your work place and don’t over-think things.

How about being physically fit? - As simple as this, “What you eat is what you are”. We know the best foods for our health, but mostly, we eat what we want more than those of what we need for our good health.

Let’s start working on how to “upgrade man power by healthy living”. We know what is best for us and we must know as well what is best for our health. Live healthy and enjoy Life.

A/B Joefry A. Aguacito HAFNIA KARAVA

Unfortunately, many people think that having all the worldly abundance in life makes them satisfied and pleasurely happy. The Almighty Father never thought us to be rich and having all life we desire, because we can’t have it all at once, it will only destroy us or give us life discomfort. We shouldn’t have to push ourselves in reaching the peak of our standards, just be contented of what we have and let God provide the rest of our needs. Money can’t buy us happiness, but health does!

If you are able to maintain the balance of life, then you are surely the healthiest person in the world!

A/B GLEEN A. SERENOMCP KYRENIA

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EAT RIGHT!

As the officers and crew of MV FRISIA HANNOVER, we humbly take this opportunity to provide tips on how to get fit and stay healthy onboard and we address this to our co-seafarers of the Hartmann fleets.

We are emphasizing the importance of diet or nutrition as part of our lifestyle. It is considered as a major factor of health as it affects not only our physical but also our mental well-being. To reduce the risk of acquiring diseases, proper diet must be considered. On the other hand, with improper diet, our body will be nutritionally deprived if sometimes left untreated.

Like all other vessels, we are supplied with fruits and vegetables and stocked for a couple of months for consumption not just to have something on our tables, but primarily to nourish every crew member by utilizing their health benefits. We would like to share some significant facts about TOMATOES and their health benefits that will surely change your habit.

Do you know that tomatoes are heart-healthy? They help lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart diseases, help lower blood pressure, and provide antioxidant protection from cell damage. Another health advantage brought by tomatoes is they fight

cancers. They protect our prostates and serve as

anti-inflammatory. Tomatoes also keep internal systems working well. They help regulate blood sugar, counteract acidosis, reduce migraines, boost immunity and assist in building defences against colds and flu.

We hope the ideas we share caught your attention and served as an advocacy for your future endeavour of becoming HEALTHY SEAFARERS! Paving the way for a healthy life ahead is in our hands and the only thing we can do is to start right! Eat right!

Messman Julius Carlo N. PagaduanFRISIA HANNOVER

In this snapshot, you can see how our good Bosun Lobert Teodosio raises well his own garden of tomatoes.

W O L A S – (Wellness of Life at Sea)2014 OHIO Amendment

Having the best in life is how we direct and motivate ourselves. It is our choice that matters, not the things that surround us. For seafarers, it is a must to have good health, especially at sea.

We make a lot of choices every day: to wake up early in the morning, what shoes to wear, our meals and everything. But most of us choose only what is easily available and not what is best. “The Quality Choice” is rarely recognized, it is a choice to better happiness, of a good lifestyle and satisfaction. There

are lot of easy ways to satisfy our needs. Yet these ways may not be the best for us.

Part of a quality choice is the food and liquid that we intake. As seafarers, a square meal is necessary to carry out the daily tasks. Water and other kinds of liquids also give part in building our body well.

Then there are the “Air that we breathe” (fresh air and not smoking), the sunlight for the Vitamin D (at the right time of the day), the rest period and the physical exercise. Most ships today have a place for

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When I was a little boy, I used to play with paper boats with my cousins. Twisting and folding paper, we would form boats of various sizes and shapes. In running water, we would place our hand made paper boats for a race.

While I sit in the Captain’s chair here on the bridge, I look over other sailing ships while taking charge of the safety and good voyage of my ship, I can vividly recall the paper boat races. Here I am, in the place that I have always wanted to be, in a steel boat, as the master of my ship.

I have two elder brothers, both of them are seafarers. When I told them that I too wanted to be a seafarer, they wanted me to take another course, but I was adamant then in pursuing a maritime degree. Later on, they supported my decision. My parents were into farming and both toiled and labored to see me through my education. My tuition fees came from literally the fruits of their labor. I would never have been able to be where I am now without the joint efforts, love and support of my parents, brothers, sister and my wife.

I saved my wages to review and take a licensure examination almost everytime I would come home, for it was my dream to be a captain at an early age.

I learned from paper boat races many lessons. One, that preparation of the ship before a race is of utmost importance. Two, planning is essential. Three, focus and focus. Four, look out for the other ships and at least be friendly with the other paper boats. Five,

bring the paper boat to the destination in utmost safety.

Every day as I do my work, I recite these lines in my head.

I am now a Captain I have already achieved my dream As I stand on the bridge of this steel ship I can already see the next port I pray for God Almighty For calm waters in our voyage Reaching the next port safely. I pray that my crew do well I pray that God grant me wisdom and good

leadership That we may traverse the waters, going from

port to port In safety and harmony But most of all I pray to our Heavenly Father That at all times in our voyage Everyone of us in this ship are healthy,

peaceful and happy. From my paper boat to this steel boat I will be the best Captain that I can be.

Capt. Christopher L. Watin, MMUBC OHIO

From Paper Boat to Steel Boat

recreation and physical exercise. Especially here at UBC OHIO, where we have a variety of equipment that suits different exercise regimes. But, then again, we must never forget the rule of thumb. “Anything that is excessive is harmful”.

There are other relevant aspects for the wellness of the crew such as “Temperance and Good Working Relations”. Having good relations with other crew onboard greatly reduces the stress and homesickness of the individual.

Everything will not be put together without the aid of the Almighty God. He is our great Captain at sea. Some people might not believe, but that is why we call it faith. It’s about “Being Certain of What We Hope for, and Sure of What We do not see”. The trust we have in Him will complete the wellness we’re all aiming for.

D/Cdt. Osias Jr. T. SenajonUBC OHIO

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CHILDREN’S PAGEFor our future colleagues-to-be!

Coloring sketchSanta and his reindeer can’t wait to wear

their colorful Christmas clothes.

Source: pianoBrad on www.openclipart.org

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COST SAVING CONTESTIn the “Finance” issue of Wheelhouse, we asked all

colleagues for their ideas to save costs. These are the

replies the Editorial team has received:

Hildegard Gerdes-Wocken, Head of Purchasing Department, Hartmann Reederei:

Cost saving advice for our offices: Exchange

the paper towels in the bathrooms for reusable

cotton roller towels. We would only have to buy the

dispenser and looped cotton towel once and our only

running costs would be the cleaning of the towels. We

would not be forced to repeatedly buy paper towels

and thus saving valuable resources and reducing

additional disposal costs.

Henrik Dröse, IT Department, Hartmann Reederei

We could save a lot of money, if all employees

would switch off their computers, monitors, printers

and photocopiers when they leave their workplace

in the afternoons. The technical devices use a

considerate amount of electricity in stand-by mode

and generate costs for our company.

Marc van Gemert, IT Department, Feederlines:

Cost saving tip for the office: joint ordering of

supplies, such as paper and coffee, together with

Hartman or other companies, to get a reduction.

Dear Hildegard, Henrik and Marc,Thank you for your contributions!

Soon after publication of this Wheelhouse issue,

your idea will be awarded with a price.

Best regards

The Editorial team

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Logic puzzle: Time for a BBQThe friend who brought the shrimp didn’t bring the

baked beans or pickled eggs. Neither Ben nor Erica furnished the coleslaw. Carol enjoyed the ribeye steak that one of the

others brought. Erica didn’t bring the hot dogs or hamburgers. Carol got the recipe for the macaroni salad from

the person who brought itThe person who furnished the ribeye steaks didn’t

bring the pickled eggs to the cookout. Erica isn’t the one who made the baked beans.

Your solution to the puzzle:

Five friends got together for a BBQ. Each brought a different grilling and a different side dish favorite to share with the others. From the clues that follow, you should be able to decide who brought what to the BBQ:

Ben, the person who brought the foot-long hot dogs, and the one who made the baked beans all three live at the same house.

Alexis brought sausage from her family’s farm. Neither Carol nor David is the friend who put

together a vegetable platter for the cookout. The person who brought the hot dogs didn’t also

bring the coleslaw or the pickled eggs.

Name Grilling Side dish

Puzzles

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The winners of the Sudoku in issue no. 8 are: 2/E Zaldy Alcantara - OS Arjay Rhoda – WPR Ian Carl Catulay – D/CDT Fabian Kurz – Jutta Frohwein, Chartering & Operations at GasChem ServicesCongratulations! Your Hartmann mugs are on their way.

Complete the grid, until each row, each column and each box (marked 3 by 3) contains the numbers 1-9 only once. No guessing is required and there is only one solution.

Got the solution to the Sudoku? Send it in until March 1, 2015, stating the subject “Sudoku” to: news@hartmann-ag.com - and seize the possibility to win one out of five customized Hartmann mugs!

Sudoku

Hägar the Horrible – HEALTH from a Viking Age point of view

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How to join in

• Please send your articles and pictures to:

news@hartmann-ag.com

OR ccfc@asm-manila.com

OR redactie@feederlines.nl

OR news@hartmann-reederei.de

OR newsletter@intership-cyprus.com

• The texts should be no longer than half a page or 500 words.

• The editors may decide to shorten and edit texts.

• Pictures should be sent in a high resolution, so they can be

printed in good quality.

• The deadline for all contributions is March 1, 2015.

The Wheelhouse team invites all colleagues on board and

in the offices to join in. We look forward to your articles and

pictures, ideas and feedback!

WHEELHOUSE ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEXT ISSUE – JOIN IN!

general topic of issue no. 10:

GOING GREEN

Creative Minds

GO GREEN

“Going green” means to develop and invest in

research and technology that will help to protect

the environment. In shipping this is for example

about fuel saving, emissions control and so on.

What do you think about “going green”? Is this

just a short-lived trend or does it offer interesting

future prospects? Which technology is the most

interesting or the most promising to you? And

what are your own ideas about protecting the

environment? Looking forward to read your green

stories.

MY STORYWhich were the most important steps in your career? Which advice was the most inspiring? What would you recommend to colleagues on their way up the career ladder?

This is your opportunity to share YOUR story with the Wheelhouse readers. Tell us about your career, your experiences or about a special occasion related to your position on board or in the office. All colleagues are very welcome to share their stories!

PHOTO CONTESTWe look for pictures of “extraordinary encounters”. Did you see or meet extraordinary people or animals or did you visit a very unusual place – and happened to take a picture? Why not share it with your colleagues? The best picture will be awarded!

The Hartmann Group fleet-collection

Expand your collection of Hartmann Group vessels with the 5th set of “vessel business cards”!

In this issue: MAX PLANCK Hartmann ReedereiUOS ENTERPRISE Hartmann OffshoreNORDLAND FeederlinesLANCELOT Intership Navigation

You are very welcome to suggest your favorite vessel for the next issue. Please send your nomination to news@hartmann-ag.com.

All details given in good faith, but without any guarantee.

NORDLANDTechnical Manager FeederlinesIMO-No 9229087Type Multi-purpose dry cargo vesselBuilt 2002/ Bodewes Shipyard, the netherlandsLength o.a. 119.98 MBeam 15.2 MDead weight 7,795 MtMain engine MaK 8M32 3840 KwSpeed 15.5 Kn (loaded)

LANCELOTTechnical Manager intership navigationIMO-No 9587350Type Bulk Carrier Built 2010 / new times Ship Building, ChinaLength o.a. 291.8 MBeam 55 MDead weight 180,000 MtMain engine Man B&w 2 Stroke / 6S70MC Mark Vi

MAX PLANCKTechnical Manager Hartmann reedereiIMO-No 9006150Type lpg-CarrierBuilt 1992 / Jiangnan Shipyard, Shanghai, ChinaLength o.a.99.89 mBeam 16.20 mDead weight 5,560 mtMain engine MaK M 453 CSpeed 14.0 Kn

UOS ENTERPRISETechnical Manager Hartmann offshoreIMO-No 9439905Type aHtS MoSS 424 HBuilt 2010 / Fincantieri, italyLength o.a. 76.50 MBeam 17.50 MDead weight 3,000 MtMain engine 4x MaK 6M32/40 3,000Kw eachSpeed 17 Kn (BFt 2)

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