WManager Issue 2, 2022 - Wilhelmsen Ship Management Corporate Magazine

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President’s Message 3

Cover Story 4

Contribution Story from our Cadet: Pandemic Apprentice 6

Finally, a first! 8

Inspire our children 10

Getting our seafarers ready for SIRE 2.0 24

Over 1,000 inspections and counting! 26

Green Award for our Kuala Lumpur office 27

Wilhelmsen’s events are back 29

When a life is on the line, every second counts 35

Indian flagship office opens 36

Officer conferences resume in-person after break 37

EUKOR’s Morning Charlotte – another milestone 39

President’s Message

Hello Readers

Times are rapidly changing not only in our own lives, but across the global shipping industry. Digitalization, decarbonization and the demands for even greater focus on sustainability are all impacting us in every walk of life. These pressures all come into play onboard a vessel, and no more so, than on the unsung heroes of the industry – the humble seafarer.

The future of our industry – and that of the pressures now coming to bear from different organisations, governments, and local authorities – will inevitably rest on the weary shoulders of our seafarers. The pandemic is still lingering and impacting their lives, near and far. But how often do ‘industry leaders’ consider their actions in reality?

The transition to new fuels will also impact our seafarers. They will be required to gain new skills and expertise to ensure safe and smarter ship operations and safe operability of new engine types. Seafarers will have to handle these new fuels and technologies and adapt to new safety management systems and documentation onboard.

At Wilhelmsen Ship Management, we have a long track record of supporting our seafarers, through the good times, and the not-so-good. We will strive to make their transition on these new frontiers as seamless as possible with learning and to ensure they do not become overwhelmed by the many changes. Our ethos is always for the betterment of the seafarer.

That said, during the pandemic, we were aware that the perception of a seafarer’s lot at sea had worsened and even deterred many from considering it as a profession. We are doing our part to change that, but the industry still has much to do.

While all these different pressures and more are being played out, the mental health of seafarers should remain a key concern for all those that have a stake in their jobs and their futures. In such uncertain times, they need support and accessibility to welfare.

Wilhelmsen Ship Management has stood for a long time beside our seafarers, offering what they require. But as the industry revolves again on its axis, it should be the seafarer’s mental well-being that comes into sharper focus for all concerned in the uncertain world we now live in.

With regards,

Carl Schou, CEO & President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Nurturing shipping’s frontline to meet future industry needs

At Wilhelmsen Ship Management, our seafarers are at the heart of everything we do in business. Because of their experiences, professionalism, and competence, we are an established global leader in ship management.

India and the Philippines are among the world’s largest suppliers of seafarers. For over 40 years, both have been a major recruitment pool of highly skilled personnel for us.

“Globally, the shortage of seafarers has been a challenge for the shipping industry,” said Carl Schou, CEO and President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management. “To address this, we have consistently increased our cadet program intake on average by 24% yearly for the past five years. We also work with our owners to create a sustainable pipeline of officers by putting more junior officers’ positions onboard.”

In parallel, Wilhelmsen Ship Management advocates diversity, equity, and inclusion onboard vessels in a traditionally maledominated industry. Our intake of female cadets accounts for 4% of our global annual intake of seafarers. In this issue, we showcase Captain Lee Eun Ran, our first female Korean captain who began her career with us as a cadet.

In the same vein, Deck Cadet Avenido, John Leonard also reflects on his experiences in an article entitled “Pandemic Apprentice”.

Our Philippines cadet programme has seen seafarer intake rise 194% in the last five years. Some 40% of its current pool is of officer rank, with 2% female officers.

Decarbonization and digitalization are essential evolution points, prompting the maritime industry to shift gears. The sector is transitioning its fleet towards low or zero-emission fuels such as liquified natural gas, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen. Such fuels will require skills and expertise to ensure safe bunkering and operability of new engine types. Digitalization continues to intensify and will increasingly play an essential role in seafarers’ ability to monitor emissions, interpret data into actions and operate ships efficiently.

Our India cadet programme has seen seafarer intake rise 140% in the last five years. Some 52% of its current pool is of officer rank, with 1% female officers.

Both factors are shaping the trajectory of future recruitment demands and the need for competent seafarers to operate future ships. We aim to equip every seafarer with the skills to do their jobs safely and efficiently. Our in-house training centre, International Maritime Training Centre (IMTC), is equipped with state-of-the-art simulators and provides approximately 50 maritime internationally certified and Director General of Shipping approved courses. Established in 1998 to provide training for our seafarers, IMTC has expanded to serve over 60 external ship owners and managers.

With a strong pipeline of cadets and increased junior officers’ positions, we are doing our part to bridge the upcoming supply and demand gap.

The centre has issued over 4000 certifications annually and provides online and onsite training. We will utilize the centre and e-learning platform to provide continuous education and upskilling initiatives to ensure our seafarers are wellequipped to meet future requirements and challenges.

As the Philippines and India are our largest seafarer nations, we are also committed to giving back to the communities in which we operate locally, together with our seafarers. We have launched several initiatives focusing on youth education and well-being and touch on these in “Inspire our Children”.

The sense of community and connection lost during the pandemic is slowly being restored as people come together again and reconnect after a long break. In this issue, we highlight some activities that have resumed.

Contribution Story from our Cadet: Pandemic Apprentice

Written by DC Avenido, John Leonard L.

One of the most unforgettable experiences of a seafarer is their first sea service and the excitement that lingers in looking forward to embarking a vessel. Their adventure is finding a good company, their first interview, their first medical exam, and their dream of becoming a successful mariner one day. Each sailor has a unique and unforgettable way of getting lined up and onboard their first ship. My experience on my first vessel was one in a million.

In 2020, I looked forward to my sea service experience. Finishing my two-year academic experience as a Norwegian Shipowner’s Association scholar, the experience was vital to our curriculum before returning to university to complete another year and finish our studies to acquire a licence.

Unfortunately, things don’t always go according to plan. COVID-19 became a global health pandemic after the Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Flu) pandemic of 2009. With many countries imposing lockdowns and strict community quarantines, crew changes on vessels were hard and nearly impossible. This further affected my hopes, fuelling the fade of my excitement and positivity in looking forward to joining my first vessel.

When the fictional protagonist of the Pirates of the Caribbean said those words, they never left my thoughts. On the contrary, they lifted me whenever I lost hope. So that, although the seas are rough or the winds are strong, a great sailor should never lose sight of the horizon and hope for better because, one way or another, we will reach our destination.

After constant prayer and aspiration, Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s Manila office called me one September morning about a tight yet promising opportunity to embark on a vessel as a crew change took place in the bay of Manila. So, on 28 September, I boarded my first vessel and caught a glimpse of the ship’s stern with the huge markings “CAPE JACARANDA.”

As a young blood, everything seemed foreign to me. I was scared; the routine, the workplace, the learning, and the cultures on board were just too overwhelming.

It could be my dedication or passion for my duty, but I adjusted easily to the assigned jobs. In my younger years,

Captain Jack Sparrow: “Always keep a weather eye on the horizon.”

I scoured garbage to look for items I could sell to various junk shops to earn money. So, the stinky scent of garbage was not something new to me.

I have also worked alongside my father constructing our house. So, heavy work, such as cargo hold cleaning, was not a big deal. Instead, I found it just as interesting as other deck work.

A cadet onboard should learn all aspects of a ship inside and out. They should also know all the jobs and routines for the proper operation of a ship. So, with that, I went to the bridge with the Chief Officer’s duty for bridge watch-keeping every

dusk and dawn. I did my best to learn everything from the equipment to documents to navigation. Fortunately, officers employed by Wilhelmsen Ship Management taught me everything I should know.

There were times I was shouted at. However, I took all feedback positively. Cadets should be flexible and adaptive to new changes, especially when dealing with different nationalities, personalities, and cultures. I am known as an entertainer in our university and class and being able to adapt and get along with the other seafarers within a week of my embarkation is one of the qualities I am proud to have.

Fortunately, I worked alongside the Chief Officer in the drydocking preparations. He showed me the places onboard that needed to be repaired or replaced during maintenance. I was the one who scrutinized the entire finished plans and made reports and requisitions to the company under his supervision. It was challenging and exhausting, yet the experience was worth it.

One in a Million Experience

My experience onboard this floating superstructure is something not all cadets can experience. Even though the Master appointed me full-time in the galley to cook Filipino food for my fellow countrymen, I did not stop learning. After adjusting to deck work, this experience made me a better seafarer to adapt to various circumstances.

After my duty at seven in the evening, I always made my way up to the bridge at half past eight to accompany the third officer and the able seaman on their duty. This lasted two months. After my time in the galley, I also encountered different events: A minor fire onboard, a search operation for a man overboard from another ship, and a near-miss with a fishing boat in Chinese waters.

Bi-annually, every vessel should undergo dry docking, but I could not partake in one during my last months aboard. My second officer, Mr Parte, told me that dry docking was a great opportunity to learn about the entire vessel. His words intrigued me, as I was always hungry to learn.

Things went differently than planned. The company did not allow me to participate but instead prepared for my disembarkation a month before my contract expired.

During my contract, I never had a chance to experience shore liberty due to the strict ordinances in various ports and the company. My fellow seafarers teased me about being an incomplete seafarer for not trying it. Yet, with the immense opportunity to learn and the one-of-a-kind experience onboard, deep inside, I was more than happy to stay onboard than experience any pride that shore liberty might bring. My voyage in the industry has just begun. I wanted to ride, work, and command a ship when I was in my prime. Thus, I clung to my dream and held onto my faith in reaching my goals. Today, I am sailing under the flag of Wilhelmsen Ship Management and aboard my second vessel, MV Stove Ocean.

I know I still have a lot to work on as a cadet, but I will never stop learning until I reach my dream: to become a competent mariner of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, to make an impact today, tomorrow and in years to come.

Finally, a first!

Scott Ritchie, General Manager of Wilhelmsen Ship Management Korea presents the Certificate of Appointment to Capt Lee Eun Ran.

Wilhelmsen Ship Management has conferred our first female Korean captain, Captain Lee Eun Ran. It has been a long journey and a steep learning curve for us to reach this point, as shipping has remained a male-dominated industry.

Our initiatives to introduce diversity on board vessels began in 2010. We wanted to build a solid foundation to provide a sustainable pipeline of female seafarers by striving to establish best practices and standardization.

“Shipping remains a male-dominated industry and being a seafarer once myself, I fully understand the challenges. Acknowledging it isn’t easy is the first step. Working out ways to create an environment where female cadets and officers can thrive is crucial,” said Scott Ritchie, General Manager, Wilhelmsen Ship Management Korea.

“This is our first female captain and certainly not the last. We are confident our framework and support system will see more Korean female officers advancing to senior positions. One aspect we are working on is to create opportunities for female seafarers to maintain their jobs while being able to raise their children,” said Lee Dae Woo, Deputy General Manager, Wilhelmsen Ship Management Korea.

Due to its robust education system and the cohesiveness of maritime universities working with shipowners and managers, Korea is suitable for Wilhelmsen Ship Management to grow our female seafarers’ base and meet the global seafarer supply crunch

“As one of the few female captains in Korea and the first in Wilhelmsen, I hope my achievement can inspire more female seafarers to break the glass ceiling and younger generations to consider seafaring as a career.” says Captain Lee Eun Ran.

Captain Lee added “I am very appreciative that the company has recognized my capability and skillset for this promotion. The structured career progression plan has given me the opportunity to constantly upgrade my skills to meet the regulation and industry requirements.”

Inspire our children

Every child deserves to dream big and succeed. But not all can have the opportunity to do so. Some are unable to participate in economic and social norms due to the great barriers they need to confront. Progressing our maritime industry with social inclusion is the right thing to do. This is how we do community. Leave No One Behind.

We are progressively working to support social sustainability and inclusion that integrates all people in our corporate ambitions.

To this end, we work with local non-profit organizations to reach out to communities particularly those marginalized or vulnerable population.

Our vision is to create communities that offer opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential and contribute to the human capital wealth.

We organized a luncheon for the children of Snehasadan on 9 July, and our seafarers were invited to support and share information about their careers. We hope the session will help them aim high in their ambitions and maybe become seafarers. Their presence meant so much to the children. Our seafarers made them smile and became their inspiration.

Focus on youth in countries that we operate in We want to make a difference in countries that we operate in together with our employees and seafarers. Part of our social responsibility is to contribute to education opportunities leading to employment.

Inspire our children activities aims to raise the awareness about seafaring as a profession to marginalized or vulnerable children. We hope to inspire these children to dream big and discover the world beyond where they are.

Snehasadan House No. 7

We made a donation to Snehasadan House No. 7 in Mumbai for much-needed renovation and repair costs.

Capt Chinna Ruparaju introducing some basics about climbing up the ranks as a seafarer.

Chief Engineer Felix Pinto described to our young audience how life at sea is like. He also showed the camaraderie onboard and encouraged the girls on the potential of becoming female cadets.

Captain Stephen Demello shared about being a leader as ship captain and his responsibilities. He also gave a brief on a rescue operation at sea that happened during his watch.

About Snehasadan

Snehasadan (Abode of Love) is a Mumbai-based nongovernmental organization that operates 12 houses; a home for women and children in distress; a centre for girls rescued from human trafficking, and two contact centres at railway stations where welfare staff work with vulnerable children that live there.

The first Snehasadan home was set up in Andheri (North of Mumbai) in 1962. Today, Snehasadan has 12 houses, a home for women and children in distress and two contact centres

at railway stations which act as centres for welfare staff to work directly with the vulnerable children that dwell there. There’s also a crises centre for girls who have been rescued from human trafficking.

Children of Snehasadan giving a dance performance

John Beck - WSM Vice President of Global Procurement (left), Pratibha Baviskar - Mumbai representative of our seafarers family club (center), presenting our donation to Father Wellington from Snehasadan to renovate the boys’ home that houses 17 children.

One for the album. Thank you seafarers coming to our event!

“Come on kids! Let’s eat!”

Children enjoying a feast after the session

HOPE Foundation in New Delhi

We donated towards buildings renovations at Asharan Orphanage and purchased necessities to aid children in the Literacy Programme for the Unschooled in Karkardooma; HOPE Foundation runs both.

We held a tea reception in New Delhi on 11 July at Bharat National Public School for the children and invited our third engineer to share his experiences and life at sea.

The seafaring life is unheard of among the children of HOPE. So, they were captivated when our third engineer, Nishant Chauhan, shared his adventures on the seven seas. His wife, Sonali Mahthan, is our New Delhi seafarers’ family club representative, and she shared her experiences as a seafarer’s wife.

We thank our seafarers for joining us in this meaningful activity. They opened the children’s eyes to a new world, giving them hope and inspiration to go further.

The girls from HOPE Foundation were very curious and asked questions during the career sharing session by our third engineer.

John Beck, WSM Vice President of Global Procurement, presented a cheque for our donation to HOPE Foundation for the renovation of Asharan Orphanage and Literacy Program for the unschooled.

About HOPE Foundation

HOPE Foundation is a non-sectarian charity driven by a team of over 500 people and many more volunteers and partners. Their mission, spanning 19 cities in India, is to bring hope to those with none and change the lives of everyone.

They focus on the overall development of each child. The curricula at their schools are designed to motivate children

to stay in school by making learning fun, interactive and engaging. They pay special attention to the education of girls through the education support program “Cradle to Career” that ensures every child completes her education, is in good health and has a choice between higher studies or a vocation after school.

Our Third Engineer Nishant Chauhan (left) and his wife, Sonali Mahthan - New Delhi representative for our seafarers family club, have made the girls dream bigger that day.

A perfect ending to a perfect day. Ice-cream for everyone!

Bahay at Yaman ni San Martin De Porres in the Philippines

We have funded the renovation of a Culinary Room for Bahay at Yaman ni San Martin De Porres Inc (BYSMPI), a local shelter for children in Bustos Bulacan in the Philippines.

Our project will equip the Culinary Room with a fullyfledged hot and cold kitchen. We want to give the children an opportunity to attain technical-vocational skills in the culinary sector and use these life skills for a career they can advance.

In addition to the donation, we hosted a career-sharing session for the children to learn about seafaring. During this session, Chief Officer Robin S. Enriquez spoke about his journey to become a seafarer and

J. Collamar made a video onboard the sailing vessel to showcase life at sea, camaraderie, and team spirit.

We held fun activities and games, and the children, seafarers, and our employees had a great time. The children showcased their musical talents by performing well-orchestrated pieces. Thanks to our seafarers, family members and employees that joined us. Your presence made it extra special for the children.

Capt. Shane

[L-R] Capt. Allan Sarmiento, General Manager for Wilhelmsen Smith Bell Manning Inc, Anette Hoey, Vice President of Marine Personnel for Wilhelmsen Ship Management, Rev. Fr. Florentino S. Concepcion, Mission Director for Bahay at Yaman, Marie Loise Allen G. Santiago, Psychometrician for Bahay at Yaman

Chief Officer Robin S. Enriquez spoke about his journey to become a seafarer and Capt. Shane J. Collamar made a video onboard the sailing vessel to showcase life at sea, camaraderie, and team spirit.

The children showcased their musical talents as they performed their well orchestrated pieces to the audiences.

Loads of fun activities and games took place the whole morning. The children, seafarers and our employees took part in all the activities and had a great time together.

We ended the day with lunch for everyone and a good networking session for seafarers from different fleets to greet and meet.

About Bahay at Yaman ni San Martin de Porres Inc.

BYSMPI is a temporary shelter caring for children from 11 years of age who can stay in the centre until they are 18 before transitioning to a semi-independent living programme. Currently, it houses 55 girls and 62 boys and offers additional services such as health and nutrition; education; personal development; semi-independent living and technicalvocational skills training.

At present, BYSMPI houses 55 girls and 62 boys. Its programs and services include Temporary Home-Life Shelter; Case Management; Health and Nutrition; Education; Personality Development; Semi-Independent Living; Spiritual and Values Formation; Technical-Vocational Skills Training; and Community Participation and Outreach. BYSMPI is registered to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a licensed social welfare and development agency (SWDA) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The shelter is affiliated with UST-Angelicum College and is one of their Re-Entry Education Agenda for the Poor (REAP) sites.

We would like to thank all seafarers, family members and employees that have joined us. Your presence made it extra special for the children of Bahai at Yaman.

Learning Centre for Underprivileged Children

We sponsored a learning centre in Dadar, a densely populated residential neighbourhood in Mumbai. The centre provides value-based sessions to improve self-esteem and self-confidence to around 25 students living in slum areas.

It gives children English, Maths, and Life Skills subjects as after-school care lessons when they return from their daily school sessions. With additional funding, we hope to grow the centre to accommodate 50 students.

[L-R] Anette Hoey, Vice President of Marine Personnel, Hakon Lenz, Chief Operating Officer for Wilhelmsen Ship Management, Pratibha Baviskar, Wilhelmsen Seafarer Representative Mumbai, Beena Advani, Chief Operating Officer for Angel Xpress, John Beck, Vice President of Global Procurement System, Carl Schou, CEO and President and Esther Gan, Vice President of Marketing and Communication for Wilhelmsen Ship Management.

We held an “Inspire our Children” session where Carl Schou, CEO and President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management; Kunal Katyal, General Manager of Wilhelmsen Marine Personnel

India, and our second officer Joel Barboza gave engaging talks about shipping and life at sea to the children of Angel Xpress Foundation (AXF).

The children showcased their talents as they performed their well choreographed dances to the audience and a student testimony on the impact of the learning center that has changed her life.

It was a good opportunity for the Wilhelmsen senior management and seafarers to meet and network with each other. It was a great catching up session for everyone.

We adjourned the event with lunch distribution for the children where our seafarers helped in the distribution.

About Angel Xpress Foundation

AXF is a Mumbai-based accredited not-for-profit organization offering a platform for concerned and conscious citizens who can spare their time and resources for the betterment of school-going children from neighbouring slums.

Today, students enrol on AXF programmes starting from Grade 2 and are tutored, mentored, and guided through to Grade 12. AXF’s “The Free Learning Centre Project” enables citizens to offer experiences to school-goers. Currently, it has 20 centres across Mumbai.

Read more about AXF : https://angelxpress.org/

We would like to thank all seafarers, family members and employees that have joined us. Your presence made it extra special for the children of Angel Xpress that day.

The new SIRE 2.0 regime is expected to be operational by Q4 of 2022. Until then, the current SIRE programme will continue to be updated and improved to incorporate the latest standards, best practices, and regulations.

At Wilhelmsen Ship Management, we began intensive preparation months ago to ease our seafarers’ learning curve. The SIRE 2.0 inspection process is transitioning from a pure inspection regime focusing on equipment and procedures to a more human-factor-oriented process.

Nano Learning: Our vetting team has been building training modules in the form of nano learning to break down pieces of the new regime into actionable items. With regular and bitesized training, we can assist our seafarers in understanding what to expect pre-inspection, during inspection, postinspection, core understanding of negative observations and more.

In anticipation of this shift, our technical and vetting team has begun the preliminary work of interpreting the implications of the vetting focus towards our seafarers’ familiarity with their tasks and our company’s procedures.

An initial gap analysis was conducted for the new set of questions in all chapters of SIRE 2.0 to identify changes in the revised programme’s methodology. By identifying gaps, we have developed bridging documents to assist our seafarers in building a good foundation and understanding the new regime.

Today, we manage about 50 tankers: 40 gas tankers and the remaining oil tankers. This is one of our fastest-growing segments. Therefore, implementing this new regime will have a material impact on our processes and safety management systems.

We are now circulating our training pack to our seafarers. It segregates general information into three main inspection phases: Pre-Inspection, During Inspection and PostInspection.

This is just the beginning. Understanding the new SIRE regime is challenging when required to sift through hundreds of documents with references and guidelines. Our priority is ensuring our seafarers can transition into the new regime without overloading them with too much information as they perform their duties.

Hence, we have dedicated resources allocated to ease the learning curve:

We aim to progressively communicate changes to ensure everyone understands why a change is being made and how it affects them.

SIRE 2.0 has signalled the industry’s commitment to safer ship operations. As progressive ship managers, we, too, adopt the same mindset to continuously improve our processes and systems to create a safe and efficient environment onboard that supports our seafarers.

Training at the in-house training centre (International Maritime Training Centre): Our centre has been conducting classes on the SIRE 2.0 overview, the difference in methodology of vetting inspections under SIRE 2.0, what to expect during the process and how to interact appropriately with vetting inspectors including follow up.

We are cautiously optimistic that we are in a good position to adopt the new regime. With adequate preparedness and the right attitude, we can tackle new challenges and maintain our excellent track record in SIRE inspections.

Over 1,000 inspections and counting!

We have now exceeded more than 1,000 inspections globally since Wilhelmsen Ship Management began ship inspections as a new business offering in 2019.

The secret to our success is in the quality of our inspection report. Our professional and highly qualified team promises a no-nonsense approach to concise and precise reporting that depicts the vessel’s actual condition.

Our vastly experienced global team comprises 200 surveyors and inspectors readily available for deployment. To date, our team has completed 1,157 inspections for shipowners and financial institutions.

A recent service addition includes a sustainability assessment and a report covering the vessel’s readiness to meet ESG requirements, which is necessary for shipping’s hunger for greener solutions.

Our network proved useful during the pandemic, as travel restrictions made it impossible for most vessel managers to do vessel inspections or visits. Additionally, the increase in sales and purchase activities in the market has contributed to robust demand for this service.

Green Award for our Kuala Lumpur office

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The office audit included thoroughly reviewing our company’s management system, its operational policies and procedures, and sample compliance checking. The audit confirmed our quality, safety standards and a strong focus on environmental performance. The certification is valid for three years.

As the Green Award is entirely voluntary, Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s Malaysia centre is now among an exclusive group of Owners/Managers holding this certification. It entitles us to various incentives to encourage environmentally sound operations. Once our clients agree to certify their vessels under the Green Award, financial and operational advantages are obtainable in many ports worldwide.

Ship Management’s Kuala Lumpur office passed the Green Award Certification audit in July 2022.

Our first

With the Green Award, we will benefit from the following:

• Incentives (discounts) from ports - for vessels calling certain ports

• Incentives (discounts) from maritime service providers and suppliers

• Benchmarking to other Green Award companies and ships

• Continuous improvement in ship quality and operations

• Resulting in higher motivation and pride of our seafarers and office personnel

• Preparation for and improved performance of other third-party inspections (PSC & vetting)

• Recognition in Equasis database, Rightship database and MarineTraffic vessel tracking

• Charter preference

• Extra exposure to quality marketing tools/quality brand

• Tool to address our company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

We are proud to earn this Green Award to continue our journey with maritime sustainability and contribute to Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s ambition to go above and beyond in environmental protection, safety, and quality standards.

certified vessel, Calluna Gas, has been successfully surveyed and certified by the Green Award auditing team. A huge congratulations to our team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the crew for this achievement!

Wilhelmsen’s events are back

We are happy to meet our customers again and have resumed most seminar events. During the second half of 2022, we hosted three seminars in Athens, Oslo, and Seoul. Here are some of the highlights:

Athens draws 70 leaders from the Greek shipping community

We made our comeback post-pandemic on 30 June in Greece, home to the largest pool of shipowners globally. Co-hosting with The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Athens, our seminar and cocktail reception proved an excellent opportunity to meet and greet the Greek shipping community for the first time.

Over 70 high-level managers, executives and owners,

including Semiramis Paliou from Diana Shipping attended the invitation-only event which helped foster conversation and exchange topics from decarbonization to insuring ourselves against the long-term impact of war risks.

“We consider Greek shipping one of the most important markets to develop our activities,” said Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s President and CEO, Carl Schou, in his opening address.

Presentations were shared by Charles Haskell, programme manager of Lloyd’s Register’s Maritime Decarbonisation Hub; Hugo Wilson of Affinity Carbon Solutions; and Anders Hovelsrud, insurance director at Den Norske Krigsforsikring.

Anders Hovelsrud, Insurance Director of Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib

Carl Schou, CEO and President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, giving the opening speech

Athens, Greece

Carl Schou, CEO and President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management - Host

Event venue in Piraeus

Frode Overland, Norwegian Ambassador for Greece, during his closing speech Seminar session

Carl Schou, CEO and President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, Semiramis Palious - Diana Shipping and Haakon Lenz, COO of Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Oslo, Norway

Seminar hosted at Lysaker

We hosted a seminar and dinner at our group head office in Lysaker on 19 September.

The event was attended by 50 prominent maritime leaders based in Norway, from ship owners and brokers to ship finance.

We invited three speakers to our seminar, and each delivered excellent insights within their expertise on shipping’s journey towards a decarbonized future. Topics included alternative fuels in deep sea, EU ETS, fuel transition key cost drivers and

production routes, and sparked much discussion among our invited guests and speakers.

We then adjourned for a culinary experience that recalled the tastes of the past onboard a ship. We hope this unique event was memorable for our guests and look forward to seeing them at our next one.

Carl Schou, CEO and President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, gave the opening speech

Pre-dinner drinks networking session

Good conversation among the guests during the dinner reception after the seminar

Hakon Lenz, COO of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, gave the closing speech

Decarbonization in shipping seminar in Korea

We co-hosted our first seminar in Korea with the Royal Norwegian Embassy to address the future of decarbonization in the shipping industry.

The event was attended by over 40 industry professionals and experts from domestic shipping companies, shipbuilders, government agencies and research institutes.

Shipping is making efforts to transition to decarbonize and respond to goals set by the International Maritime Organization and EU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% from 2008 levels by 2050.

Amid this effort, we took the lead in discussing future directions to drive decarbonization and explore solutions to critical challenges confronted by the Korean industry.

Decarbonization expert Jan-Olaf Probest, Executive Vice President of DNV, and Samie Parkar of Lloyds Register Decarbonization Hub, gave presentations on “Alternative Fuel In Deep Sea Shipping” and “Alternative Fuel Key Cost Drivers and Safety Risks,” respectively.

They highlighted the impact of alternative fuel on Carbon Intensity Indicator performances, the future of shipping in a multi-fuel environment, including cost drivers and production routes, and considerations to ensure safety when transitioning to decarbonization.

“Norway, a leading maritime country with a long-established history and advanced technology in the shipping industry, has continued to closely cooperate with the Korean government to make the shipping industry more eco-friendly,” Anne Kari H. Ovind, Norway’s Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Korea, said in her welcoming remarks.

“As environmental regulations intensify globally, this is not an issue that can be solved by one country or company; it requires everyone’s wisdom and active commitment. I expect this seminar to be a meaningful moment as we advance in the decarbonization of shipping.”

Carl Schou, President and CEO of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, said: “We are pleased to have had Korean shipping industry professionals discuss decarbonization, now shipping’s most important agenda item. With international vessels having to reduce gas emissions from 1 January 2023, immediate action for greenhouse gas reduction is more urgent than ever. Close cooperation in all areas related to shipping is necessary to ensure a sustainable future.”

As part of Mr Schou’s visit to Korea, we hosted activities in Busan to contribute back to the local community, such as sharing charcoal briquettes in a village and joining hands with a local NGO to sponsor overseas children.

Anne Kari H. Ovind, Norway’s Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Korea and Carl Schou, CEO and President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Seoul, Korea

Both hosts gave a welcome speech to our esteemed guests

When a life is on the line, every second counts

We applaud Marine Manager Capt Gianni for his lightning reactions in rescuing a young boy from the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel swimming pool and resuscitating him. The incident occurred at the hotel where Capt Gianni was residing while attending a vessel docking in Singapore.

When the boy was discovered unconscious in the pool, Capt Gianni retrieved him and immediately performed CPR while awaiting the arrival of paramedics. As the boy regained consciousness, the paramedics arrived and administered the necessary treatment. The boy is reported to be doing well and was later discharged from the hospital.

In recognition of his actions, the Singapore Civil Defence Force presented Capt Gianni with the Community Lifesaver Award in Singapore on 29 August. “Lifesaving is an essential skill to have. I encourage everyone to be equipped with this skill as you never know when you may need to save a family, friend or stranger one day,” Capt Gianni reflected.

He attributed the successful resuscitation to basic lifesaving skills he gained from his STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid Certificate during his sailing days.

A mark of true seamanship is to offer assistance at sea to those in distress. This should be extended to all of us in Wilhelmsen Ship Management.

Indian flagship office marks a new beginning

After planning delays caused by the pandemic, our flagship office at Apple Heritage, Mumbai, has undergone a muchneeded facelift and reopened to begin a new chapter.

To mark the event, our colleagues in India hosted an official opening party and invited dignitaries, partners, suppliers, and seafarers to visit the office. Our senior management team and guests received a warm Indian welcome. In addition, they participated in a lamp lighting ceremony, an auspicious

tradition in India to inaugurate a new beginning of an office. During the party, they held a service award ceremony to honour our long-serving employees’ contributions. They thanked everyone who came and welcome other Wilhelmsen Ship Management colleagues to visit them when in town. Wilhelmsen Ship Management began operations in India in 1975 from humble beginnings and today employs about 2500 seafarers and 93 colleagues onshore. The reason for our long-term success is our people.

Hakon Lenz, COO of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, lights the lamp to inaugurate a new beginning of the office

Arne Jan Flølo, the Consul General of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, India, cuts the office opening ribbon

Carl Schou, CEO and President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management, receives an Aarthi welcome - a traditional way to receive guests

Officer conferences resume in-person after break

Officer conference held in Taj Land End Hotel Mumbai, India

Officer conference held in Taj Land End Hotel Mumbai, India

It has been a busy second half of the year as we hosted conferences to reconnect in person with our officers. After a pause of over two years, such gatherings are much appreciated.

Over a few days, we immersed our officers in crucial maritime topics, equipping them for the upcoming challenges ranging from mental health awareness and fatigue management, EEXI, CII, catastrophic machinery failure, invisible hazards, and risk focus.

It was not all work. Fun activities and dinner receptions strengthened teamwork to help tackle the challenges ahead.

Officer conference for cruise fleet. Conference held onboard the Viking Polaris

Officer conference held in Manila, Philippines

Officer conference held in Manila, Philippines

EUKOR’s

Morning Charlotte – another milestone

Wilhelmsen Ship Management Korea reaches a 40-ship management milestone.

We are delighted to confirm that our Korean team took the PCTC vessel Morning Charlotte under management in July at Kwangyang, Korea. Our youngest Korean team member, Manning Superintendent Ms You-Jung Park, rang the Wilhelmsen Ship Management Bell to mark the milestone of 40 ships now under our management.

Our colleagues celebrated the milestone at our Busan office. A word of thanks to the Wilhelmsen Ship Management team closely supporting the takeover, particularly our manning agent, Southfield, in Manila. We wish Capt A, Soo-Cheol, Chief Engineer Mr Sol, Yong-Gyu and our seafarers safe sailing!

Special thanks to Vessel Manager Mr Chang-Woo Lee, Marine Superintendent Mr Ki-Sung Yang, and HSEQ superintendent Mr Hyo-Kyun Moon who were aboard coordinating the handover.

Malaysia

Wilhelmsen Ship Management Malaysia 19th Floor, 1 Sentral Jalan Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur Sentral 50470 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

T +6 03 2084 5600

Norway

Wilhelmsen Ship Management Norway AS Strandveien 20 PO Box 33, NO-1324 Lysaker Norway

T +47 67 58 47 00

Singapore (Head Office)

Wilhelmsen Ship Management Singapore 1 Kim Seng Promenade #15-07 Great World City West Tower Singapore 237994

T +65 6513 4670

United States of America

Wilhelmsen Ship Management USA 9400 New Century Drive Pasadena, Texas 77507 USA

T +1 281 842 3826

South Korea

Wilhelmsen Ship Management South Korea 10F, Marine Center Building 52 Chungjangdaero, 9 Beongil (Jungang-Dong 4 Ga) Jung-Gu Busan, Republic of Korea 48936

T +82 51 711 0711

Netherlands

Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management B.V. Oever 5 3161 GR Rhoon Netherlands

T +31 10 669 0241

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Greece

Diana Wilhelmsen Management Limited 350 Syngrou Avenue Syngrou Tower – 7th Floor 176 74 Kallithea Athens, Greece

Germany

Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management GmbH & Co. KG Palmaille 67 22767 Hamburg Germany