Wallem True North Magazine Issue 3 2014

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2014 Issue 3

Seafarer of the Year Winners Inside this issue:

Wallem gains foothold in Americas Europe service hub celebrates new beginning Global recognition for rescue crew

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CEO’s Message As Wallem’s year of the seafarer reaches its conclusion, I am pleased to have many of our professional sailors being recognised for their skills and expertise.

On the cover of this True North is one of our own Seafarers of the Year. The four winners highlight the diversity of Wallem people, illustrates that no single nationality dominates the professional crewing market today, and is stronger for its multiplicity.

In their interviews, the Wallem Seafarers of the Year highlighted the importance they put on crew safety and motivating new generations of seafarers, sharing their own passion for the profession. These senior officers are committed to developing the next generation of seafarers who are passionate, dedicated to safety, and love what they do – a legacy to be proud of.

Hearing about a rescue at sea is a bitter sweet moment. I am extremely proud to be associated with seafarers who continue to be committed to the oldest duty of the high seas.

But then I consider that it has come about because of the misfortune of others. Rescue at sea is a responsibility rather than a tradition because it is not something to be savoured, but it is to be admired and respected.

Singling out a rescue at sea for award recognition is extremely difficult. All acts of safety and bravery are important, and all seafarers would work tirelessly to save a seafarer or yachtsman in peril. But sometimes we all need to be reminded that these are often acts of gallantry and courage, and those individuals who find themselves in a position

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to assist do so without hesitation. I think that is worth recognising.

At the recent Lloyds List Global Awards in London the crew of the Crown Sapphire were recognised for their commitment to rescue at sea with an award for their efforts to rescue two sailors from a yacht in rough weather conditions. It was a very proud moment to have Chief Officer Gennady Dubinin from the Crown Sapphire step onto the stage with me to receive the award on behalf of the crew. It was also refreshing to see a seafarer on stage at an industry event.

In early September I accepted awards on behalf of Wallem seafarers for the US Coast Guard’s AMVER Assistance at Sea Awards.

About ten per cent of our fleet received awards this year for their contribution to the programme. Despite modern communication technologies now making a major contribution to the coordination of emergency responses, a vessel and her crew continue to be an essential resource and a very welcome sight to those in need. I publicly thank all of the Wallem crew members who continue their commitment to AMVER. As seafarers work hard whilst on board and show their commitment to the profession, as employers we are demonstrating Wallem’s commitment to them. Fared Khan has recently joined Wallem in the role of Fleet Personnel Director, a leadership position which sets the tone for seafarers. Fared is a master mariner himself and has rich experience with tankers in particular. He has been behind initiatives that have dropped LTIF rates and escalated

seafarer engagement. This was achieved not from roles in safety, but in fleet personnel and human resources.

Fared joins Ioannis (Yanni) Stefanou, Technical Director, Vijay Soman, Safety & Insurance Director, and Mark Haslett, Procurement Director, together leading Wallem seafarers towards safer and more positive working environments.

Yanni joined Wallem in February 2014, bringing with him experience in technical and commercial roles with particular focus in the tanker sector. Vijay and Mark are long-term Wallem people who have excellent working relationships with our staff and clients. With a combination of new ideas and rich experience, Wallem’s ship management team is creating an exciting new era for the Group.

For some time Wallem has been working on an expanded presence in the Americas and in recent months we have established new offices in Houston, Panama and the Bahamas. This network in the Americas establishes Wallem’s long term commitment to the region. The key locations have been selected for their strategic positions to support Wallem’s fleet and for trade; including cargo vessels passing through the Panama Canal, oil and gas support in the American Gulf, and the cruise market in the Bahamas.

The establishment of Wallem’s Houston office completes our planned initial phase of service hub expansion. With Wallem’s portfolio of services offered in Singapore, Hong Kong, Europe (Hamburg) and the Americas, we are now ready to better meet the needs of our customers, and can offer a range of solutions to suit them as their business and markets change.

Wallem’s Singapore and Europe (Hamburg) hubs are growing from strength to strength. New cruise line business for our ship agency team in Singapore along with the US Navy visits has kept the team very busy.

The Singapore ship management fleet has grown almost 40 per cent since the start of 2014 thanks to the excellent team effort which our clients are very pleased with.

Regards,

The Europe office was re-launched in June with a dinner and party to re-introduce the region to Wallem and our experienced local team. Since then a major European-based client has committed its new build vessels to Wallem Europe’s care and many new opportunities are knocking on our door. With the new office environment and re-invigorated team, Wallem Europe is on its way to showing operators in Europe how a diversified shipping services company can be highly successful in Europe.

Wallem Group CEO

Simon Doughty

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Mature market no deterrent to growth The United States is a mature market, so how does a company break in and make its mark? Wallem Americas Managing Director Lars Westerberg says it can be done; with a different style of service delivery, concentrating on tailoring services to client business needs.

Surely that’s been said by others before. How is it really different?

A US Gulf-based client wanted agency services for ships on the Europe-Suez Canal route, and in the US Gulf. Lars and his team David Ferencsik General Manager, delivered by utilising a Americas network of subagents and a single point of contact for service.

With that the Wallem Americas business had its first client by delivering exactly what the customer wanted and needed.

Lars Westerberg, the head of Wallem’s team in the Americas, is excited about the possibilities of a new business based on an established name.

“The Wallem brand name is well known in the US,” explains Lars, “but mainly only for ship management. Most don’t know about SeaSafe Marine, ship agency, or third party procurement services. We have a great opportunity to introduce a broader range of established services to Americas-based clients.

“Starting from a blank slate allows us to select the right people,” explains Lars, who is working alongside David Ferencsik, General Manager for North America. David is a 30-year veteran

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of the maritime industry in both operations and commercial development roles in the USA. Wallem Americas was established in October 2013 with the opening of an office in Houston, Texas, and has since expanded with offices opening in Panama and the Bahamas.

Lars explains that in the long term the office will operate as an integrated service location, or hub. “Similar to what Wallem Group has established in Singapore, Hong Kong and Hamburg, Wallem’s Houston office will represent the full range of Wallem solutions in the Americas region.

“Ship agency is the first of several maritime solutions that we want to deliver from the Wallem Americas office. In the future SeaSafe Marine may have service engineers based in Houston and our logistics team will also look at opportunities aligned with our ships spares and oil & gas aspirations.

“Wallem’s Ship Management team will also be using this strategically located office to help manage Wallem vessels that call in the Americas and where strict adherence to US regulations is vital.”

Lars and his team will initially be focusing on cruise, oil & gas and liner agency business, in addition to representing Wallem-managed vessels calling the region.

Panama Canal night transit from the MV Intrepid Harvest. Photo courtesy of Captain Kawsar Mostafa

The cruise agency business will be concentrated in the Bahamas, where Wallem has established two office locations – Freeport and Nassau. Wallem is known in Asia as the leading cruise agent, working with the majority of the international cruise lines calling the region.

Wallem Americas will also be moving into the oil and gas ship agency market, using strategic locations in Panama (Balboa, Christobal, Puerto Armuelles and Chiriquí Grande) and Houston, Texas, to base the service in the right locations, and not dilute service quality.

Lars Westerberg – Wallem Americas Managing Director With rich experience in multiple aspects of the maritime and oil industries, combined with his years of operational handling and senior management roles, Lars offers Wallem clients a unique opportunity to work with a known problem solver and industry expert.

• Oil & gas and maritime professional with 33 years’ experience in both industries • Qualified surveyor (CPP & Chemicals) and calibration engineer • Extensive experience in the Middle East and North East Africa for Saybolt and SGS Redwood

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Wallem’s Seafarer of the Year Awards Congratulations to the four Wallem Seafarer of the Year Award winners - Captain Qiang Zhen Ming, Captain Jover Lacerna, Second Engineer Oleksandr Loza, and Bosun Ghanshymdas C Balmiki. The judging panel of Andrew Stephens, COO, Raymond Mc Namara, Ship Management Managing Director, and Nitin Mathur, Commercial Services Managing Director, selected the winners from 32 nominations. Reflecting the diversity

and experience of Wallem’s seafaring pool, the winners have a combined sea-going experience of almost 60 years with Wallem.

True North interviewed the winners, profiling Captain Lacerna and Captain Qiang in this issue of the magazine. We look forward to bringing you the interviews of Bosun Balmiki and Second Engineer Loza in the next issue of the True North magazine.

Captain Jover Lacerna “A Happy Ship is a Safe Ship” is Captain Jover Lacerna’s mantra – our third winner of the Wallem Seafarer of the Year Award. He explains that if people are happy and build positive relationships, they take care of each other.

“All crew will look out for one another because they are concerned for each other’s well-being.

Moreover, they will immediately correct the wrong practices of their colleagues and proper communication between departments will be maintained to avoid any untoward incidents,” explains Captain Lacerna.

Like our other winners, Captain Lacerna has a strong sense of responsibility to teach new seafarers, passing on the mantle of a proud profession.

“It is of high importance to motivate cadets before teaching them anything. In this way, they will be interested to learn because they want to, not because they have to. I like to share with

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them all my knowledge and principles so they can have a better view of a seafarer’s life that will inspire them to strive hard and be successful in their chosen profession.

“Let us share our knowledge and skills as well as our good principles, to be able to produce a better seafarer that will continue our legacy.”

Of winning the Award, the Captain says it motivates him to continue his work. “It inspires me to continue what I have started – maintaining the safe operation of the ship and helping my subordinates to learn and grow in the field that we have chosen.

“Every hardworking seafarer I have worked with has influenced me in my career. Despite all the challenges on board the ship, those great people taught me to appreciate our job and to look for good things beyond the horizon. They made me realise how noble and important our profession is.”

Captain Qiang Zhen Ming “This is my first and last career,” says Captain Qiang of his seafaring profession. “I chose this career for a good life, and I love it.”

Captain Qiang began his career with Wallem in 2001. “It was my first employment with a big ship management company, and I like the level of support I receive from the shore-based staff,” says Captain Qiang.

He doesn’t have to look far for evidence of this support – Wallem Superintendent YW Shen nominated the captain for the Wallem Seafarer of the Year Award. In his nomination, Superintendent Shen explains Captain Qiang’s leadership style makes the difference on board.

“We appreciate Captain Qiang’s performance, and he is always able to proactively handle matters.”

no Marpol violations, no stowaway issues, and no PSC detentions.

How does he do it? Captain Qiang says a no-blame culture on board is the key: “If there is a problem, think first about the solution - how to resolve it. This must be the focus. A no-blame culture is very important. Safety must come first, focusing on team work.”

Captain Qiang’s advice to seafarers is all about safety for new crew members. “You should teach them and understand them. Teach them safety first, but not too much talking, show them around the ship. Show them which equipment is important for their life. Teach them safety awareness before anything else.”

“It is very important to have a good relationship with the shore staff,” explains Captain Qiang, “they are very responsive, answering any questions on email or telephone very quickly, and giving good guidance to quickly resolve issues. We also receive port information such as updated PSC advice, and cargo details – all of it is important to reduce delays.”

Since beginning his career with Wallem in 2001 on the Nego Wes, Captain Qiang has maintained a spotless record on board his vessels – no navigational accidents,

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AO Shipping nominates Wallem for two new-buildings AO Shipping has selected Wallem Europe as the managers of its two new-build I-Star Ultramaxes, which will be delivered in 2015 from Imabari Shipbuilders.

Alexander Oetker, AO Shipping owner and managing director, said Wallem was selected based on its “abilities to successfully manage these ships safely and with great quality.”

that no other ship manager or maritime services company can emulate.

“A Wallem superintendent and crew take over team will join the vessels well before they leave the ship yard, making themselves very familiar with the ships and their equipment.”

Alexander Oetker is the owner and managing director of AO Shipping

With the addition of the AO Shipping Ultramaxes, Wallem will be managing more than 140 bulk carriers from its ship management hubs in Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Wallem Europe Managing Director Ulrich Paulsdorff said the new vessel contracts were an endorsement of the maritime services offered by Wallem in Europe.

Wallem Europe is a hub of expertise based in Hamburg, Germany, delivering a full range of maritime solutions from a strategic maritime location. Wallem Group now boasts hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore in addition to Europe, strategically positioning the Group to satisfy customer needs. New service points have also been opened in South Africa and the Americas.

Wallem has been managing vessels for AO Shipping since 2009, and with the addition of the I-Star Ultramaxes, from 2015 Wallem will be managing five vessels on behalf of the owner.

“A repeat client is a true validation of the quality services the Wallem team in Europe delivers,” said Mr Paulsdorff. “Working alongside our colleagues from the broader Wallem Group we can offer a wide range of maritime solutions

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Welcoming new Wallem people Fared Khan, Fleet Personnel Director Seafarers play a central role in our business success, and the person who leads the Fleet Personnel team is significant in defining the type of seafarers we attract. We want to attract and retain professional seafarers at Wallem, and that is what Fared will be responsible for.

Fared comes with rich experience in tankers, and is a master mariner himself. For many years he led the fleet personnel team at a leading tanker company in Singapore, developing a pool of professional seafarers. During this time, on board injuries (LTIFs) significantly reduced and seafarer engagement increased, improving the on board working and living environment.

Fared will lead our Fleet Personnel Teams across Wallem to work closely with our Safety & Insurance Team and Technical Teams to deliver similar results for Wallem.

Nathalie Quiquempoix, Group Business Process Manager In this new role, Nathalie’s responsibility will be to drive and support all business process improvement initiatives through process teams, and inspire a continuous improvement culture throughout the Wallem Group. Her role encompasses the governance framework for optimal management and continuous process improvement, taking into account customer, operational effectiveness and operational efficiency perspectives. Nathalie has a long maritime career including sailing on vessels before becoming a port agent and a terminal manager. She has recently led business process management improvements at large maritime companies.

NOCC & Wallem sign six vessel deal Norwegian Car Carriers AS (NOCC) has appointed Wallem Ship Management to technically and crew manage six of their vessels.

Raymond Mc Namara, Wallem Ship Management Managing Director, and Engebret Dahm, CEO of Norwegian Car Carriers AS, signed the agreement in October 2014 at NOCC’s office in Oslo.

NOCC is an owner of car carriers and ro-ro vessels. Currently with a fleet of ten, the ships are employed under time charter contracts with the major car carrier operators which enter into shipment contracts with car manufacturers and car traders.

With the addition of the NOCC vessels, ten Höegh Autoliners AS vessels recently coming into management, and the company’s existing fleet car and truck carrier fleet, Wallem now manages 37 car carriers.

NOCC’s six vessels will join Wallem’s Hong Kong fleet before the end of 2014. Höegh Autoliners recently committed another vessel to join Wallem’s Singapore fleet after an initial fleet of nine vessels were brought into management in a short six-week period.

Wallem’s fleet growth illustrates the confidence of clients in the Group’s capability to efficiently and effectively manage car carriers and ro-ro vessels.

(l-r): Engebret Dahm, CEO of NOCC, with Raymond Mc Namara, Wallem Ship Management Managing Director

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Europe office celebrates new beginning

Wilma Rogge, Lloyds Register, Mangala Herath of Wallem Europe, Torsten Riediger, Lloyds Register

In June Wallem’s Europe service hub in Hamburg celebrated its new office location with a party for clients, suppliers and stakeholders. The event was a great opportunity for clients to meet Wallem Europe’s latest addition to the team, Dave Martin, Head of Ship Management in Europe, the Wallem Group Board members, and senior leadership from the Group and the Europe business.

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A Chairman’s Dinner for select clients was hosted by Nigel Hill, Wallem Group Chairman, a day prior to the office celebration, reaffirming Wallem’s commitment to the ship owning community of Europe. Twelve clients, along with senior Wallem management, enjoyed an evening overlooking the Hamburg port.

(l-r): Andreas Rau and Heike Kraschutzki of Wallem Europe with Reidar Parodi and May Sandra Isaksen of DNB Bank

China’s largest trading partner is Europe. Greece recently overtook Japan as the world’s largest ship owning nation, and countries in the European Commission, along with Norway, are the centre of global ship owning and operations. These features of Europe’s strong maritime industry endorse Wallem’s commitment to the region and the businesses that call the region home. Wallem Europe is the Group’s headquarters in the region and we look forward to the location’s growth and diversification to match the needs of our clients.

(l-r): Steffen Thoms of Reederei Wulff speaks with Wiebke Schuett of Wallem Europe, Jobst Fischer-Riepe of Woodstreet Shipping speaks with Kirstin Roelver of Commerzbabk AG

Claus Tessman of United Shipping with Wallem Group CEO Simon Doughty.

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Global recognition for rescue crew The rescue…

The Crown Sapphire received an EGC advisory from RCC Norfolk on 8 March at 2006UTC regarding a 406MHz EPIRB activation, followed by distress calls via VHF from the crew on board the 33-foot sailing vessel Bull requesting assistance / rescue because their vessel was taking on water.

Chief Officer Gennady Dubinin and Wallem Group CEO accept the Rescue at Sea Award on behalf of the Crown Sapphire crew members.

The maritime industry has recognised the oldest obligation of the sea with an award for rescue at sea. All rescue efforts are important, no matter how small, but to be singled out for their efforts is a compliment to the dedication and professionalism of crew members.

The Lloyds List Global Awards, presented in London on 30 September, bestowed the Rescue at Sea Award on the crew of the specialised reefer ship Crown Sapphire for their successful rescue of two sailors from a yacht in the Atlantic Ocean in March 2014. The rescue was accomplished in very adverse weather conditions.

Chief Officer Gennady Dubinin was a special guest at Wallem’s table at the Awards, and was on stage, along with Wallem Group CEO Simon Doughty, to receive the Award on behalf of the Crown Sapphire crew.

The Crown Sapphire crew received a letter of commendation for the rescue from the United States Coast Guard which described the rescue as “plucking the sailors out of treacherous Atlantic waters. Your vigilance during this mission is greatly appreciated and exemplifies the commitment of all mariners, to help others in distress…you and your crew are commended for your outstanding seamanship and unwavering commitment to safety of life at sea.”

The Crown Sapphire crew could see the sailing vessel was about 15 miles from their vessel’s position and no other vessels were in the vicinity.

Captain Wig, the Crown Sapphire’s commander with almost 25 years’ experience as a captain, gave the order to alter course towards the distressed sailing vessel’s position to provide assistance / rescue.

The Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) at Norfolk was contacted and advised of the rescue request from the sailing vessel. The RCC advised it was despatching a C130 (Hercules) aircraft along with a helicopter to the location of the Bull, agreeing the Crown Sapphire crew should proceed in its rescue efforts.

The weather at the time was a wind force 7/8 and a swell of 5/6 metres, making any rescue efforts challenging for the crew on both vessels.

After deviating from its intended route, the Crown Sapphire took about half an hour to close in to the position of the Bull. Despite the adverse weather conditions, Captain Wig skilfully manoeuvred the Crown Sapphire to a safe position near the sailing yacht to initiate the rescue operations. The crew of the Crown Sapphire had already prepared the rescue gear and were able to safely rescue the sailors with the aid of the cargo nets rigged on the ship-side.

The United States Coast Guard C130 aircraft soon arrived on the scene and asked if the Crown Sapphire vessel required further assistance, but the crew had all in hand with a very relieved pair of sailors safely on board.

The sailors were disembarked at the next port of Wilmington, Delaware.

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More than 500 cruise calls for Wallem in 2015/16 Asia season

Dickson Chin, Wallem Ship Agency Managing Director

Wallem Ship Agency continues its top ranking as the ship agent of choice in Asia for international cruise lines calling the region, reaching 500 calls for the 2015/16 season. Wallem’s consistent high levels of quality service has attracted business from new and existing clients, almost doubling the number of calls over three years.

Most recently, Wallem Ship Agency services in Malaysia and Singapore were appointed by TUI Cruises GmbH, Hamburg, as the port agents for their first cruise season in South East Asia in 2015/16.

The vessel Mein Schiff 1 will start her cruise in November 2015 and will sail the region until March 2016. Wallem will be handling ten calls in Port Klang, ten in Langkawi, eight calls in Penang, and 18 in Singapore.

“We are very excited about our new cruise routes. In Singapore we have found the ideal port of embarkation as well as disembarkation for our cruises,” said Richard J. Vogel, CEO TUI Cruises.

In Myanmar, Wallem Ship Agency’s expertise and experience is gaining recognition with Prestige Cruise Holdings (Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises) appointing Wallem for the next cruise season.

The appointment applies to three vessels calling Yangon; Insignia, SS Voyager and Nautica. Each vessel will be calling at Yangon once a year, staying for three days.

Wallem Ship Agency Managing Director Dickson Chin says cruise lines are looking for a combination of expertise and consistency.

“Cruise lines want their passengers to enjoy a smooth service in every port they visit,” said Mr Chin, “and the Wallem boarding agents have the expertise and experience to deliver this service throughout Asia.

“With a range of port facilities and logistics in different Asian ports, our boarding agents use their local knowledge to work closely with port and government authorities to provide a positive experience for the crew and passengers when they embark and disembark.”

Wallem Ship Agency provides cruise agency services in 16 countries across Asia, South Africa and the Americas. The services include all vessel husbandry needs, all planning for calls and innovative in-port services for enhanced passenger experience.

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Cooks keep it balanced, healthy and fresh It is 12 months since MLC 2006 was introduced to the industry, and one of the features of the regulations was standardisation and improvement of crew catering. Wallem’s training centre in the Philippines has a purpose-built galley training facility for the Group’s cooks and mess men to polish their skills in preparing foods from around the world, gaining the latest knowledge in nutrition and food safety.

Wallem Catering Instructor Nicanor Balaguer, who delivers Wallem’s MLC certified catering course, explains his attendees cover the MLC requirements in the two-week programme, in addition to a Wallem health education module.

“The module includes the importance of nutrition and the foods which give a seafarer a balanced diet, food safety and making sure the cook is also healthy,” says Nicanor.

The catering course includes menu planning, which is often about two months’ worth of recipes, appropriately pairing meats with vegetables, budgeting and ensuring good nutritional value.

Trainees are provided with a healthy Wallem recipe collection, including recommended dietary intakes of foods.

“We teach a range of cuisines to meet the tastes of Wallem’s crew, including Indian and Bangladeshi dishes, in addition to Eastern European recipes,” explains Nicanor.

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Catering Instructor Nicanor Balaguer teaches the MLC certified catering course at Wallem’s training centre in Manila.

Keeping it fresh Ocean-going chefs are faced with planning for long journeys, including menu and provision management, keeping the range tasty and healthy for up to two months.

“Our cooks will order a combination of fresh and frozen produce,” explains Nicanor. “Recipes which include pastas, stir fries and gnocchi are included in the menu plans, we will also make fresh breads and healthy pastries to pair with tinned fruits when fresh fruit is no longer available.

“To prevent fresh produce from going off, we recommend 40 percent of a fruit and vegetable order should be tinned or frozen.”

Chief Cook Teodoro Guinto Sanchez of the Westwood Olympia gives his advice on how to keep provisions fresh for as long as possible: • Constantly monitor the temperature of storage chambers, • Keep storage chambers clean and maintain hygiene at all times, • Use provisional items based on FIFO system (First In First Out), • Use fresh/leafy vegetables first which are likely to perish faster, and • Only thaw the frozen food quantity needed, do not freeze again.

Wallem’s galley training centre in Manila, Philippines

“In consultation with the Master and Mess Committee, the menu is planned for long voyages, taking into consideration the next port of call and the availability of provisions in that particular port,” says Chief Cook Sanchez.

Chief Cook Domingo Gaspacho of the Crown Jade keeps it fresh with a small garden bed growing tasty fresh ingredients.

“Along with other plants I grow green onion, and our crew always have the green onion,” said Chief Cook Gaspacho. He also agrees with his colleague that the Mess Committee is an important contributor to the menu plans.

Hygiene is an important part of the course, explains catering Instructor Balaguer, teaching, amongst others, the following essential hygiene activities: “We cover storage and preparation, for example using stainless steel containers stored in appropriate temperatures, provisions tagged on arrival, cleaning materials to meet standards, and ensuring a cleaning checklist is well maintained.”

At the end of the two week course students must pass oral and practical exams to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. Wallem’s MLC catering course is mandatory for all catering staff before boarding.

“At least one or two times a month the Mess Committee meets to discuss the menu. The Mess Committee meeting is very helpful with good planning of the menu and keeping crew happy.”

The Mess Committee is often made up of three to six people including the chief cook, master, a deck or engine officer, and a rating. They are charged with ensuring the daily menu is within budget, is balanced, healthy, and suitable for all nationalities on board.

Wallem also provides standardised menus which are made up of recipe templates with individual serving sizes, which allows a cook to adjust recipes based on the number of crew on board.

Chief Cook Teodoro Guinto Sanchez

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Chef’s Special True North asked Chief Cook Teodoro Guinto Sanchez for his crew’s most popular recipe, enjoy!

Fried Ice Cream (Prepare a day prior to eating)

Ingredients 400g cake flour, sifted 100g softened butter 150g refined sugar 3 eggs 1.5L frozen ice cream Zest of one lemon, or 10ml vanilla extract Sesame seeds for coating Oil for frying

Method :

• Repeat with remaining dough balls.

• In a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar and lemon rind for about 2 minutes on medium speed until the mixture is light.

• Beat an egg and roll the ice cream ball in the egg and then coat with sesame seeds.

• Add two eggs one at a time, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl.

• Heat the oil to 180 degrees Celsius for five minutes.

• Add sifted flour and mix at low speed just to incorporate and make a dough.

• Place the ice cream balls in the freezer for one day.

• Deep fry the balls for one minute and serve hot.

• Transfer the dough mixture to a clean tray, cover with cling wrap and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.

• Make balls with the dough mixture and then flatten.

• Scoop a ball of frozen ice cream onto the flattened dough and roll it to make a small ball.

Plaque of gratitude from Stevastopol The spouses of Wallem’s seafarers from Stevastopol, a city on the Crimean Peninsula, presented two plaques to Wallem Ship Management to express their gratitude for ensuring their spouses were safe while at sea and returned home happy and well.

Tatiana Yakymenko, wife of Wallem Captain Yuriy Yakymenko, visited Wallem’s Hong Kong office in October to present the plaques on behalf of the wives of Wallem’s seafarers.

Raymond Mc Namara, Ship Management Managing Director, Fared Khan, Fleet Personnel Director, and Kinny Pun, Fleet Personnel General Manager Hong Kong, humbly accepted the plaques on behalf of the Group. The plaques now stand proudly at the front reception of the Hong Kong office, and on the Wallem family portrait gallery for all to see and remember the importance of safety to all.

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l-r: Fared Khan, Fleet Personnel Director, Kinny Pun, Fleet Personnel General Manager Hong Kong, Raymond Mc Namara, Ship Management Managing Director, Captain Yuriy Yakymenko and Tatiana Yakymenko mark the occasion with a photo

Fleet take-over epic success Six weeks, nine vessels and 200 seafarers was the scope of the challenge for the Wallem ship management singular team, who delivered for Höegh Autoliners AS in an epic fleet take-over which would stretch any ship manager.

In May 2014 nine PCTCs from Höegh Autoliners were taken into management in Singapore by the Wallem teams. The take-over of the fleet was completed so smoothly that Höegh has since committed to more vessels to join Wallem’s fleet.

Wallem Ship Management Singapore’s Fleet Manager Praveen Shukla said the challenges were stacked against the team.

The crew of the MV Hoegh Osaka

The engine team of the MV Hoegh Inchon enjoy a well-earned tea break.

“What made this take-over a real challenge was not just the line-up of crew, but the short port stays, difficult ports, where radio technicians were not available, and time constraints,” explained Praveen.

“However all offices from Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai and Germany got together to embark on this challenge. Special mention goes to Dewie Sofie Zain, Technical & Operations Assistant, Gurleen Dhir, Deputy Manager Fleet Personnel India, and Sudesh Dessai, Singapore Fleet Superintendent, for stepping up and working late hours, even on weekends. The team spirit was infectious. Soon more support poured in.

Wallem Singapore Ship Management team (l-r): Wilfred Ho, Praveen C Shukla, Sanjay Kumar, Pankaj Waskar, Dewie Sofie Zain, Mofazzal Hossen, Ravinder Singh, Sudesh Dessai

“This was True North in action, where staff did what was beyond their job scope and they worked together as if choreographed, completely in sync. To me this was the most rewarding sight.

“It is not what was achieved here. It was just a takeover, but how it was achieved, is what makes this a mesmerising experience.”

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Captain Deepak Nigam captured this beautiful moment on the VK Eddie as they sailed off Durban on 01 September 2014.

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How seafarers manage long stretches away from home Although ships are a home away from home for seafarers, it is the nature of the job that they will miss sharing festivals, achievements, and celebrations with their families and friends.

How seafarers manage these emotions can have far-reaching effects on themselves, their families and workmates.

Organising celebrations on board to mark important occasions brings the crew together and reduces disappointment for not sharing them with family.

Alice Todd of the Sailors’ Society says there are many emotions which a seafarer could experience when these situations arise, but guilt at not “being there” can be the overriding feeling.

and being unable to celebrate wedding anniversaries. Being absent at these events may also exacerbate existing feelings of guilt for being away for most of the year.”

“Loneliness and homesickness are almost inevitable when seafarers find themselves far away from home during periods of celebration,” explains Alice.

These feelings of guilt may also lead to resentment at having to work, but this can be overcome by celebrating with work colleagues.

Wallem seafarer Ishan Arrya says that although festivals and holidays are a time to be spent with family, “nonetheless we do try and have a gala time on board with our team mates who do become part of our lives for that period of time.

“Thinking of families performing traditions without you, you may no longer feel part of these celebrations and may feel distanced from them.

“There is often the tendency to feel guilty for not being physically present at special occasions with families; not being able to attend children’s birthday parties, not being able to buy presents at Christmas or dress up as Santa for children,

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“I still remember my first birthday on board with my wife…it was the first ship after our marriage, she made a wonderful cake and gave a surprise party.” said Ishan.

Alice Todd says addressing any feelings is the best way to handle the experience.

“It’s vital that to combat the feelings of guilt, you get into the habit of talking to crewmates when feeling down – all crew members must experience these feelings at times, and must therefore be able to empathise. It is important not to be afraid, or ashamed, of the various emotions that ‘missing out’ leads to – they are totally normal!”

Alice agrees that celebrating together on board is the best way for the crew to relieve negative feelings.

“Examples could include special meals when the crew eat together and dress up in their best clothes, singing songs, sharing small gifts. You could take it in turns to organise social events to ensure that everyone has a say in how special occasions are celebrated.”

For many seafarers, in particular those who cherish family celebrations, it can be a hard time knowing that family members are missing your presence. Alice recommends planning ahead and arranging for presents and writing personal letters to mark major events before joining a vessel.

“Try to organise a party or celebration when you return home as an extra celebration, so that you can still build precious memories of times when you have celebrated with your family.”

Wallem seafarer Gopesh Walia agrees: “The actual celebration starts when we reach home. The day we step inside our home after a good contract of 5-6 months, that day itself is not less than a festival for us, for our families.

I forget all the past days and celebrate that particular moment.”

the special occasion. This gives them something to look forward to, and ensures that they do not feel forgotten.”

Children can find it particularly difficult to understand their parent’s absence, which can be eased with reassurance that the missing parents or family member loves them very much and are working to provide for the family.

“One way to help children understand the process of going away to sea, and that the family member will be coming back again, is to track the seafarer’s journey at sea on a map,” explains Alice.

“It helps rationalise the absences, and show children exactly where their loved one is and to explain a bit better what a seafarer’s job involves.”

Long-serving seafarer Captain Wig prefers to say it with flowers, becoming his local florist’s best friend in the days before leaving for a contract.

“I go to the florist with an order for each anniversary and special occasion I will miss, although these days I can also make the order online if I forget one,” said Captain Wig. “Sending flowers or something similar lets them know you are thinking of them, and that you care. Sometimes I would send my wife an allotment for her to buy some jewelry.”

The nature of sharing is a two-way street, so how can the parents, spouses and children of seafarers make our seafarers feel loved and appreciated? Alice suggests some surprise gifts with strict instructions to not be opened until the date of the celebration.

“It is a good idea to give the seafarer a special bag containing gifts and cards which they must not open until

Captain Wig prefers to say it with flowers.

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USCG recognises Wallem fleet with Amver Awards

Captain Gennadiy I. Mozzhin with the 20-year plaque presented to the crew of the Banda Sea three years ago. The crew have now achieved 23 consecutive years of recognition from Amver.

More than ten per cent of Wallem Ship Management’s fleet were presented with Amver (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System) Awards by Captain Michael H. Sim, United States Coast Guard Liaison Officer to China, at a ceremony in Hong Kong in August.

Simon Doughty, Wallem Group CEO, received the Awards on behalf of the crew on board each of the vessels recognised for their involvement at a ceremony hosted by the Hong Kong Ship Owners’ Association.

“Assistance at sea is the oldest maritime obligation, and I am proud to be associated with the Wallem seafarers who uphold this worthy tradition,” said Mr Doughty.

Of the 47 Wallem-managed vessels receiving an Award, the Banda Sea stands head and shoulders above the rest, being recognised for 23 consecutive years of involvement in the Amver rescue system.

With Amver, rescue coordinators can identify participating ships in the area of distress and divert the best-suited ship or ships to respond.

Amver’s mission is to quickly provide search and rescue authorities, on demand, accurate information on the positions and characteristics of vessels near a reported distress.

The Amver Awards Program was inaugurated in 1971 to recognise vessels which regularly participate in the Amver system.

Captain Gennadiy I. Mozzhin of the Banda Sea, says Amver is important because it supports the sea-going community: “There is a world community, a world community of those that go to sea. Together we can save lives.”

In Hamburg, Wallem Europe’s involvement in Amver was recognised at a ceremony in September, Safety and Insurance Manager for Europe, Jude Dias, accepted the awards on behalf of his fleet.

Amver is sponsored by the United States Coast Guard and is a unique, computer-based and voluntary global reporting system, used worldwide by search and rescue authorities to arrange assistance to persons in distress at sea.

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Jude Dias, Wallem Europe Safety & Insurance Manager accepted the Amver Awards from Benjamin M. Strong of the United States Coast Guard at the US Consulate in Hamburg, Germany.

NEWS

Wallem Ship Management vessels recognised with an Amver Award: 1. Artemis Leader

18. GH Fortune

35. Sea Splendor

2. Bali Sea

19. Golden Fan

36. Singapore Star

3. Banda Sea

20. Green Dale

37. Sonangol Girassol

4. Caspian Galaxy

21. Gunhild Kirk

38. Sonangol Kassanje

5. Cedar 6

22. Harbour Splendor

39. Sonangol Rangel

6. Cetus Leader

23. Intrepid Harvester

40. Spring Splendor

7. Challenge Pearl

24. Island Splendor

41. Steven C

8. Champion Pleasure

25. Izumo

42. Storviken

9. Col Caballero

26. Kondor

43. Telleviken

10. Crown Opal

27. Lisa J

44. Thomas C

11. Dubai Star

28. Lone Star

45. Troviken

12. Ethel L

29. Maxim

46. V. K. Eddie

13. Forte

30. Ocean Crescent

47. Yue Dian 83

14. Genco Hunter

31. Orion Leader

48. Dolviken

15. Genco Muse

32. Penta

49. Hafnia Atlantic

16. Genco Success

33. Pine 2

50. Koa Spirit

17. Genmar Harriet G

34. Pine 4

Simon Doughty, Wallem Group CEO, receiving Amver Awards from Captain Michael H. Sim, United States Coast Guard Liaison Officer to China.

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Wallem at the Crossroads of giving

l-r: Elizabeth Vella, Wallem Group Communications Manager, Connie Lapiguera, Fleet Personnel Supervisor, Malcolm Begbie, Crossroads Foundation Director, Simon Doughty, Wallem Group CEO, Amitabh Gupta, Fleet Manager, and Richard Payne Global Distribution, Crossroads Foundation.

In November it will be 12 months since Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) hit the Philippines, leaving a trail of destruction and suffering. In Issue 2 of True North magazine we shared some of the photos and stories of Wallem’s seafarers rebuilding their homes and lives in the region.

After the typhoon, Wallem’s seafarers across the fleet made a very generous donation to Crossroads Foundation, a Hong Kong-based nonprofit organisation which connects those in need with people who can help.

Wallem’s seafarers raised almost USD 60,000 for the typhoon relief effort. A group of Wallem staff recently visited the Crossroads Foundation centre to see for themselves how the donation helped.

Malcolm Begbie, Crossroads Foundation Founder and Director, explained the donation enabled seven shipping containers of relief and reconstruction aid to be sent to the Philippines.

“In addition, we gave cash grants for rebuilding in the affected areas,” said Malcom. “The reconstruction materials meant we could rebuild the roof of a medical clinic and an elementary school, and build a shared centre which is a safe haven in future storms. The cash grants mean we can purchase typhoon-proof housing materials too. There is about USD 20,000 still available, half of which will go towards more roofing projects, and the remainder to more container deliveries.”

About 200 TEUs of goods were donated by Crossroads Foundation in 2013 to projects around the world. The items included new clothes, computers, school and household furniture and medical equipment. The Foundation aims to partner with local charities which are active in the community to get the right aid to the people most in need.

Wallem’s seafarers gave generously and they can be confident their charity has been used wisely and to good effect.

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Safety Director presents at BP conference Vijay Soman, Director for Safety, Insurance and QMS, presented at the BP Time Charter Partners Conference in September in Kuala Lumpur on: Applying Operation Excellence in Safety: Reducing LTIF with LTI Impact Scoring.

LTIF impact scoring is a development from a special Wallem report into LTIs which provides a tool to select the best combination of team members for specific on board operations. The objective is to reduce accidents and injuries to crew members.

Capt Sharma receives Glory of India Award

Wallem Americas at Breakbulk

Wallem Americas staff hosted a booth at the recent Breakbulk conference and exhibition in Houston, Texas. Joining Lars Westerberg, Wallem Americas Managing Director, and David Ferencsik, General Manager North America, was Gregory Mussa, Chartering Broker, from Wallem’s Shipbroking team in Hong Kong.

Capt. Sandeep Sharma, Director Operations, Fleet Personnel India, was awarded the Bharat Jyoti Award (or Glory of India Award) at the Indian International Friendship Society (IIFS) on 4 September in Delhi.

The ceremony was held at the India International Center in Delhi, attended by ex-Governor and Cabinet Minister Dr. Bhisham Narian Singh, CBI Chief Joginder Singh and ex-India Army Chief of Staff JJ Singh and Ved Prakash.

More than 200 of India’s top executives from companies around the world gathered at the event.

This independent award is designed to honour its members for outstanding achievement in their respective careers.

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Head of Tanker Fleet at Singapore conference Akhileshwar Roy, Head of Tanker Fleet Operations in Hong Kong, discussed Choosing the right Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) at the Ship Repair and Refit Conference in Singapore in August.

The presentation included a case study of Condition Based Maintenance of the main engine unit overhaul of one of our managed VLCC vessels.

Our technical team stretched the overhaul of two units to about 60,000 hours of running by using proper CBM techniques.

Wallem cadet bags gold Cadet Varun Tandon received the gold medal for all-round outstanding performance and Wallem’s rotating trophy at Tolani Maritime Institute (Pune). Varun Tandon is one of two cadets sponsored by our Wallem India office, along with Jaynarayan Chauhan.

Chief Engineer retires after 34 years Sonangol Cabinda recently celebrated the retirement of C/E Satpal Bedi with a party onboard.

C/E Satpal Bedi hung up his boots after 34 years of service with Wallem.

Thank you Mr Bedi for your service and best wishes in your retirement.

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Stephen Yip retires Stephen Yip, Communications Specialist at Wallem Innovative Solutions (WIS), retired on 31 August after working at Wallem for 38 years. Stephen started as a radio cadet onboard the tanker Golar Buatan, and later worked in the Fleet Personnel department prior to joining WIS.

introduction of digital services with Inmarsat B & Mini-M. Fleet-77 led the way to Fleet Broadband which, of course, opened to the door to Internet services including Wallem’s CrewConnect – first offering email and SMS; and now bringing Wi-Fi, Internet Chat and web-browsing to our seafarers.

During his career, Stephen has shepherded the Wallem Fleet’s communication services through six generations of technology – leaving behind the Morse code key – first for the Analogue Inmarsat A service; and then the

In the last year Stephen has also been involved in supporting the introduction of VSAT services to some vessels – the technology change that could have the biggest impact of all for life onboard.

We thank Stephen for his hard work and dedication, and wish him all the best in his retirement.

Malaysian team supports endurance race

Grain hold inspections now available in China

The Wallem Malaysian logistics team recently had an ‘’expensive’’ experience, handling 23 luxury cars, including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Caterham, Mercedes and McLaren. The high performance cars came from Hong Kong to participate in the annual Merdeka Endurance Race at the F1 Sepang track on 31 August 2014.

The Wallem China office has expanded its services to include hold inspections for grain loading.

This capability has been recognised by shipping majors such as ADM and Cargill ETM. Jack Hu was appointed by Cargill ETM to conduct a hold inspection on board the vessel Washington Trader at Tianjin Lingang Grain Terminal for its next voyage.

Wallem was appointed as the freight forwarder and agent to handle the customs clearance and transport the cars to the race track. After the event the cars were transported back to Hong Kong in containers. The Malaysian team was thrilled and proud that they were given the trust and confidence to handle this shipment of cars worth almost USD20 million.

The survey report was presented within two hours following the inspection, together with some expert opinions which will be used

by Cargill as a basis for future planning for grain loading.

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Long Service Awards Congratulations and a big thank you to the following staff celebrating a milestone year of service with Wallem from May to August 2014.

35 Years 2/Off

Singh Subhajit

25 Years Captain

Bulsara Cyrus J

2/Off

Ghosh Prasenjit

C/Eng

Singh Yogendra

C/Eng

Ullatil Mukundan

E/Eng

Pokhriyal Surendra Prasad S

E/Eng

Yadav Ramsewak

6EF

Bondre Nizamuddin A

6EF

Pawar Rajesh M

6EF

Tandel Kirankumar K

6EFP

Mallick Gulam A

6EFP

Rebelo Edwin G

C/Cook

Morco Leoncio Jr. C

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30 Years Captain

Kararia Ravi

Captain

Nakra Manu

Captain

Nigam Chaitanya

20 Years Captain

Chattopadhyay Shyamal G

Captain

Jain Peeyush

Captain

Singh Arjun

Captain

Singh Jasmohan

PCO

Fernandes William A

PCO

Rodrigues Bento I

C/Eng

Dey Puspendu

C/Eng

Mehta Hemant K

E/Eng

Ram Gurdip R

6EF

Chakraborty Nirmal

6EF

Mishra Vinodkumar R

6EF

Nhalat Ali

Bosun

Palarca Wilson A

15 Years

10 Years

Captain Aksonov Andriy

Captain Chaturvedi Gaurav

2/Eng

Dsouza Nicolau A

Captain Ibragimov Shykhbuba

Captain Kriukov Vadym

2/Eng

Ivanov Igor

Captain Nazarenko Mykhailo

Captain Nazarenko Ievgenii

2/Eng

Singh Gurdeep

Captain Sohal Jaikar S

2/Eng

Sirsikar Vishal V

Captain Thomas Joseph

Captain Song Yan

2/Eng

Vas Kevin V

Captain Vorontsov Yuriy

C/Off

Chuba Vitalii

2/Eng

Zhurbenko Sergiy

C/Off

Chaudhary Anshuman S

C/Off

Dmello Sheldon Andrew

3/Eng

Chakraborty Arindam

C/Off

Kalra Nitin

C/Off

Gusyev Sergiy

3/Eng

Gao Hong Wang

C/Off

Kornyushyn Mykhaylo

C/Off

Shynkarenko Iurii

3/Eng

Ramesan Anantha Krishnan

C/Off

Zhuravskyi Sergii

C/Off

Sood Gaurav

3/Eng

Salve Nilesh P

2/Off

Pitogo Erdan O

C/Off

Veigas Alexson J

3/Eng

Singh Shailendra K

J/Off

Tandel Pareshkumar N

C/Off

Volkovich Yevgen

E/Eng

Janoti Jiwan S

C/Eng

Bhatti Sukhvir S

2/Off

Bauncit Barry J

E/Eng

Jayakumar Satish

C/Eng

Gill Tejinder S

2/Off

Bhot Shahren F

E/Eng

Kompulira Kusalappa Dinesh

C/Eng

Micheal Lazar D

2/Off

Ferraz Weera R

E/Eng

Pasupathy Selvakumar

C/Eng

Singh Gurmit

2/Off

Maurya Nitinkumar D

E/Eng

Patial Ajay

C/Eng

Thenpalani Madhavan

3/OFF

Kundyekar Amey V

E/Eng

Singh Ravinder

2/Eng

Loza Oleksandr

PCO

Braganza Guilbert

R/Eng

Kozak Kostiantyn

3/Eng

Singh Palvinder

C/Eng

Kumar Anil

6EF

Kumar Ashok

6EF

Cardoso Constantino I A M

C/Eng

Ma Zhen Hai

6EFP

Tandel Hasmukhlal S

6EF

Ghuman Kuldip S

C/Eng

Pelia Navtaj S

AB

Zang Chun Sheng

6EF

Saini Gurdip Singh Bachan Singh

C/Eng

Rajaguru Kumaraswamy

MMan

Cudia Ariel T

6EF

Tandel Hitendrakumar K

2/Eng

Ayyappan Ajith

C/Cook

Liu Yue Wang

2/Eng

Cobacha Jimmy J

MMan

Liu Dong Ming

Captain

Sandhu Jimmy Mahipal Singh

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WoW members arrange blood drive and aged persons home visit Kolkata, India In early July 2014 the Women of Wallem (WoW) Kolkata members visited the residents of Mulvany House, a shelter for aged and abandoned women.

The WoW members spent a lot of time speaking with the residents and also visited the older and infirm members who are isolated due to physical and mental handicaps.

WoW Kolkata’s members visited the residents of Mulvany House, a shelter for aged and abandoned women.

The WoW members served each of the residents a special meal that had been freshly prepared. Their beaming faces, smiles and the sparkle in their eyes conveyed a myriad of emotions.

Women of Wallem Kolkata President Moushumi Mukherjee said it was a very special day for all.

“It was a humbling and touching experience for all the members and each one of us returned with a precious gift.....their blessings,” said Mrs Mukherjee.

WoW Kolkata’s members received much joy in their visit to Mulvany House.

The WoW members donated a month’s worth of rations to the residents and the newest members of WoW Kolkata handed over the funds for the special lunch they had shared.

In September the WoW Kolkata members held their annual blood drive for the Thalessemia Society, Kolkata Chapter at the Wallem guest house.

The WoW members arranged for refreshments and decorated the guest house with information on the importance of giving blood. By the end of the day 88 people, including the WoW ladies, cadets, officers and office staff, had given blood. A single donor can help three children suffering from Thalessemia, an inherited blood disorder.

Wallem seafarers donated to the blood drive.

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Women of Wallem is a support network of families connected with Wallem, usually through seafaring. The network includes chapters in India, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. The members provide support to each other as seafaring families, and undertake charitable activities in their communities. All members are volunteers and Wallem Group is very grateful for everything the members do.

Manila, Philippines The Manila Women of Wallem chapter recently held their annual general meeting, welcoming new members to the chapter. At this and other meetings, WoW, along with Westminster Seafarer Management, presented seafarers in difficult circumstances with financial aid.

In August the members made a donation of air conditioners for ward rooms at the non-profit Ospital ng Maynila Medical Centre (Hospital of Manila). The members joined hospital staff in a ceremony to bless the rooms.

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Wallem officers meet in China and Philippines A Wallem Fleet Officers’ Meeting (WFOM) was held in Qingdao, China on 19-20 June. 110 officers and onshore office staff including manning agents attended the meeting. The theme of this WFOM was 2014 - Wallem Year of the Seafarer.

ITEST System, ECDIS and Just Culture were new topics introduced in the meeting. Ship Management Managing Director, Ray Mc Namara impressed the attendees by giving a detailed explanation of Just Culture theory.

A specific presentation was delivered for the Clipper officers, focusing on Clipper commercial management and IMS. The meeting was enjoyed by all with lots of interaction and participation from the attending officers.

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Wallem Ship Management Managing Director Raymond Mc Namara spoke on the theory of Just Culture.

The family night is enjoyed by spouses and children, joining their seafarers in the fun evening.

John Pritchett, Director Training Far East Region, gathers contributions to the Ask-it-Basket.

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In memoriam YP Berry, Senior Superintendent Yashpal (YP) Berry was a dear friend and colleague. He has been associated with Wallem for the past 30 years. Before working in the Hong Kong ship management office, Berry sailed as chief engineer for about 17 years and joined the office team under Fleet-B in 2004. He was closely associated with NYK ships and had excellent relationships with clients, ship staff and colleagues.

He is fondly remembered for his good and friendly nature.

He was very cool-headed and provided excellent support during troublesome situations on board, even when preoccupied with other jobs.

Berry was a very good organiser, not only for fleet related activities, but also for client visits. His organising skills were also in high demand from Wallem staff for parties.

Berry was highly respected for his professional knowledge and was consulted on various issues, even by his superiors.

We pray for his departed soul, and our deepest condolences go out to his family for their tragic loss.

All of us will deeply miss him and remember him for the years ahead.

Captain Jiang Yong Tao Capt Jiang Yong Tao was born on 02 February 1969 in a small village in Shandong Province, Northern China. In 1988 he entered the Dalian Seaman School graduating after two years intensive study and joined his first ship as an Ordinary Seaman in the summer of 1990 with the dream of sailing the world’s oceans.

He joined Wallem sailing as a Chief Officer onboard Genco ships in 2007, achieving promotion to Master in 2008.

Capt Jiang cared deeply for his family and worked hard to ensure that his parents in particular could live comfortably in their retirement years. In 2013 his father was taken critically ill and with Wallem and

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Genco’s understanding, Capt Jiang was compassionately relieved so he could be with his parents before his father passed away.

mind, looking forward to a wellearned vacation and their next assignment on a Wallem managed vessel.

His kindness extended to all of the seafarers on board under his command. Upon joining a ship, he immediately made his expectations clear to all the crew members and implemented his own personal high standards, resulting in a well operated ship that delivered cargoes to the full satisfaction of owners and charterers.

Capt Jiang Yong Tao was a well respected Master, a credit to his parents, an inspiration to his wife and daughter and a respected leader amongst the seafarers.

He took a personal interest in each individual crew member on board.

He would personally find the time to talk with the seafarer and provide him with the necessary support whilst on board, ensuring a happy ship with seafarers that completed their contracts with a positive frame of

He was a simple man who throughout his career wanted nothing more than to sail the oceans of the world and turn an ordinary day’s work into an excellent team performance.

Captain Jiang was an asset to Wallem’s on board teams. We extend our sympathies to his family for his tragic loss. He will be missed

by Wallem staff on shore and on board.

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Fun wins the night at Global Awards Typhoon Wallems were on the lips of the guests at the recent Lloyds List Global Awards in London. The new drink was the toast of the town at the Awards which celebrated everything good and great in maritime today.

Wallem Group hosted the post awards event, celebrating the contribution of seafarers to our industry. The party-goers could get a photo on the bow of a ship, and try their hand on the bridge simulator, which proved to many what a challenging job our seafarers have!

We have collected some photos of the fun event to share.

Nigel Moore, Wallem Group Business Development General Manager with Jes Kjaer, Clipper Group General Manager. © Philippa Gedge Photography www.philippagedge.com.

The post-awards event party was supported by Wallem. © Philippa Gedge Photography www. philippagedge.com.

Wallem Group CEO Simon Doughty and Chief Officer Gennady Dubinin accept the Amver Assisted Rescue at Sea Award. © Philippa Gedge Photography www.philippagedge.com.

Attendees had fun posing for photos on the ship.

Party-goers enjoyed a Typhoon Wallem drink. © Philippa Gedge Photography www. philippagedge.com.

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