Celebrating Our Strengths

“Work while you have light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.” ~ Henri Frederick Amiel

“Your purpose in life is to use your gifts and talents to help other people. Your journey in life teaches you how to do that.” ~ Tom Krause

“Accept yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses, your truths, and know what tools you have to fulfill your purpose.” ~ Steve Maraboli

“It has been my observation that the happiest of people, the vibrant doers of the world, are almost always those who are using – who are putting into play, calling upon, depending upon – the greatest number of their Godgiven talents and capabilities.” ~ John

Glenn

“Give people room to be what God created them to be; don’t force them to fit into your own mold.” ~ Bernard Kelvin Clive

ABOUT THE ISSUE

Maximizing one’s strengths is a strategy to improve one’s performance, satisfaction and well-being in different domains of life, such as work, relationships, health and personal growth. It involves identifying, developing and applying one’s natural talents, skills and abilities in ways that suit one’s goals and preferences.

This issue of ChelseaConnect celebrates the strengths of our team members. From ensuring we serve more passengers through footprint expansions to improving our safety and security standards and caring for the environment and the community where we serve through tree planting and donations.

Accessibility Matters: Starlite Ferries and SuperCat provides more customer touchpoints

Starlite Ferries expanded its presence, opening 4 new ticketing outlets nationwide:

May 2 - SRE Arcade Building, San Roque Ext., Roxas City, Capiz

June 20 - Zaneco Bldg., Gen. Luna St., Central Brgy. Dipolog City

June 29 – Butuan, Agusan Del Norte

June 30 - Brgy. Siete, Dapa Siargao Island

Moreover, Starlite ticketing outlets also housed Supercat travel tickets, making it available to all passengers and shippers in Oriental Mindoro:

• Bongabong

• San Antoñio

• Sto. Niño

• Victoria

• Pinamalayan

• Downtown

• Bansud

• Mansalay

Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment Team conducts BOSH training

9-10 May 2023 - Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) Head, Capt. Edgardo Lutao, conducted a two-day seminar on Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) to increase employee awareness on observing and maintaining safety standards in and out of the office. A total of 37 employees joined the online training.

A DOLE mandated training, the BOSH module enables concerned personnel to identify hazards, evaluate and correct them. Some of the benefits of conducting BOSH training in the workplace include reducing the risk of accidents and injuries, improving employee morale, increasing productivity, and reducing costs associated with accidents.

“Carefulness costs you nothing. Carelessness may cost you your life.”

“The joy of parenting knows no bounds.”

One of the greatest titles in the world is parent, and one of the biggest blessings in the world is to have parents to call mom and dad.

We salute and honor our Chelsea moms and dads for your unconditional and sacrificial love. May God continue to bless you beyond what you can imagine or ask for.

Trans-Asia plants

300 mangrove trees

10 June 2023 - Tree planting is a great way to help the environment and improve our quality of life. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), tree planting can help improve air quality, reduce soil erosion, and provide habitats for wildlife.

Thanks to our Trans-Asia team in Cebu in partnership with the City of Agriculture Office and Barangay Jagobiao Association! A total of 21 employee volunteers planted 300 mangrove trees in Barangay Jagobiao, Mandaue City.

Chelsea Connectors climb Mt. Pulag for a cause

11 June 2023 – Chelsea Connectors successfully conquered not only the highest mountain in Luzon, Mt. Pulag Sacred Grounds, but also the hearts of children at Ambangeg Elementary School and Babadak Ranger Station. A total of 150 kids received a set of lunch box, raincoat, and tumbler. Umbrellas from Udenna Foundation were also given to the teachers present at that time.

Special thanks to Ambangeg DENR in Bokod, Benguet and Ambangeg Elementary School for the partnership and for making this meaningful activity possible.

Don’t Stop B3li3ving Tog3th3r

Success is no accident. It is hard work. It is teamwork. Keep on sailing. Keep on serving. Keep on BELIEVING.

Chelsea Logistics IT Team leads training program on low-code programming

30 June 2023 - At Chelsea Logistics, we train our non-IT team members to be citizen developers. Our first ever low-code programming workshop was attended by 11 participants from various departments: Legal and Corporate Affairs, Strategic Communications and Branding, Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, Human Resources and Admin.

The training program provided participants with the knowledge to design and develop a website or mobile app through Outsystems. To gauge the effectivity of the training, participants have been required to come up with a digital solution that their respective departments need to be more efficient and productive.

Kudos to our very own IT professionals, the Wizards of OS, for sharing their knowledge and expertise:

• Queenie Babao – Business Analyst

• Lee Ar Dominic Hernandez – Business Analyst

• Erika Macailan – Project Manager

• Efren Bernardino, Jr. – IT Head

IMO decarbonization strategy offers opportunities for green future

Source: Port Calls

May 20, 2023

• The International Maritime Organization’s revised strategy on decarbonization could unlock new opportunities for the Asia Pacific region, including in the area of renewable fuel production, retrofitting of ships, and digitalizing port operations

• IMO secretary general Kitack Lim said he is confident countries in the region are in excellent position to unlock the potential in green shipping

• The revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will be adopted in early July 2023

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PPA amends policy on awarding of port terminal contracts

Source: Port Calls

May 23, 2023

• The Philippine Ports Authority amended its policies on the awarding of port terminal management contracts

• PPA Administrative Order No. 03-2023 provides greater detail on “clustering” or granting to only one terminal operator the terminal management contract for several ports

• The order reduces the investment categories to just three tiers from six, and included concession periods for every tier

• A minimum escalation of 5% per year is the proposed concession fee under AO 03-2023

• The order takes effect on June 3

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Highlighting gender equality in maritime

Source:

Manila Times,

May 31, 2023

By Carmela I. Huelar

The importance of collaboration and networking in achieving gender equality in the maritime sector took center stage at the Global Conference of the IMO Women in Maritime Associations held at the IMO Headquarters in London on May 18-19.

in the maritime industry; the need for individual women and organizations representing them to work in partnership to achieve more; the importance of having men as allies; and the need to engage with girls during their school years to attract them into roles in maritime were issues raised repeatedly.

Women Project, the aim of which is to enhance gender equality in developing countries, was signed by Lim and South Korean Ambassador Yoon Yeocheol, permanent representative of the Republic of Korea to the IMO.

The agreement provides funding worth $3 million for five years.

The need to tackle the lack of visibility of women READ

An agreement on the Sustainable Maritime Transport Cooperation

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) seeks net zero emission standard

Source: Manila Times

May 31 2023

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted detailed proposals to the United Nations body, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and member nations, on negotiations supporting the development of a Global Fuel Standard as a technical measure to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of marine fuels, targeting 5 percent by 2030.

He added, “Shipping remains the most carbonefficient way to transport the goods that we all use, with about 90 percent of world trade carried by sea. However, being efficient does not mean we must not work to address the 3 percent shipping contributes to global carbon emissions. We all have a role to play in decarbonization.”

ICS and its members are optimistic that governments will set a

net zero target to send a signal to energy producers and marine fuel suppliers, charting the direction of travel.

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Firms diversify to boost supply chains vs disruption

Source: Port Call

18 June 2023

• Business and international policymakers are now rethinking their operations and linking up via diversification with economies that can withstand future shocks

• By using multiple suppliers, transport modes, and routes rather than relying on one, companies will have a fallback during unexpected events

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PH Ports Accelerate 2022 Performance, Among Strongest In S.E Asia

Source: Philippine Ports Authority

19 June 2023

Philippine ports continued to participate in economic globalization, advancing its development among countries in South East Asia as reflected in the latest data from Drewry Maritime Research, surpassing static volumes of other South East Asian peers.

The port strategy report shows that the Port of Manila was the only port in the region with a doubledigit growth compared to the the largest ports in the region with a decline in volumes and other ports in the region recording only single-digit increases.

One of the ways to measure the effectiveness

of ports can be through Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) which is the exact unit of measurement used to determine cargo capacity for container ships and terminals.

How to Leverage Your Strengths in the Workplace

Source: indeed.com

1 Define your strengths

Before you can leverage your strengths, you need to understand your unique abilities. There are plenty of ways to determine your own strengths. Here are some ideas to help you find your strengths:

• Take an assessment: You can find plenty of online assessments meant for professionals that will list your strengths with explanations of each term to help you better define your strongest skills.

• Ask people you trust: You can always ask trusted contacts to share what they see about your abilities. You can ask a mentor to make a list of the strengths they’ve observed while mentoring you.

• Find your passions: Take note of the tasks you’ve completed successfully that also energize you. Your strengths come from activities that you enjoy doing and can do well. Ask yourself what kind of tasks come naturally to you.

• Consider your resume: Review the key attributes you use to describe yourself to employers in your resume. Use this as a guide to understand your stand-out skills and experience.

2 Set professional goals

Ask a manager to help you set goals that use your strengths. Discuss these strengths with your supervisor and focus on strategies that will positively impact your growth and productivity at work. Take time to address these goals throughout the year instead of just during annual reviews. Ask for feedback as you continue to utilize your strengths to achieve your professional aims.

3 Show evidence of your strengths

Identify the strengths you use most in your current job. Then, determine what evidence you can produce that shows your strengths in the workplace. Once you can identify how your strengths positively impact your job, plan to generate more successful outcomes.

4 Strengthen your strengths

Work to improve what you’re already good at by looking for growth opportunities. Participate in advanced training for your best skills. You can even offer to mentor or instruct others in areas where you excel. When you can teach someone else from your strengths, your own knowledge automatically increases.

5 Know when to ask for help

While being proactive and taking initiative is great, it doesn’t mean you need to do everything on your own.

If you’re unsure about how to perform a task or need extra expertise, reach out to someone. You’ll avoid making mistakes, save time and get a great opportunity to learn something new.

Four Ways to Leverage Your Strengths

Source: indeed.com

1 Focus on you

Comparing yourself to others may not be an effective way to identify and utilize your strengths. Instead, rely on your own self-reflection to determine how you can best apply your unique gifts and talents.

2

Think about hard and soft skills

When you determine your strengths, remember, soft skills are equally as important as hard skills. Try to identify a mix of both as you analyze your abilities.

3

Fill in your strength gaps

Surround yourself with people who possess strengths different from your own. This is especially important to remember if you are in charge of leading a team. Leaders don’t need to be strong in every skill, they need to identify their own gaps and bring members into the team that have the necessary abilities to benefit the group.

4 Define your core values

Reflecting on your deeply held beliefs will help you figure out the foundation that you can use to build your strengths.

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Collaboration: An Effective Way to Harness One’s Strengths

Source: medium.com

Collaborate On Your Strengths

Your talents can make a difference, but your collaboration can make history.

Who do you know that shares or needs your strengths? You could have strengths in a career area like marketing, engineering, or construction. Maybe you have strengths in one of these areas:

• Communication

• Consistency

• Developer

• Empathy

• Maximizer

• Strategy

Here’s the thing, if you don’t know, show, and grow your strengths how will others know you have those strengths so they can collaborate with you on them?

A great way to harness your strengths is to find people that you can collaborate with who either share your strengths or need your strengths to get to the next level. One way to find people to collaborate with is to celebrate the strengths of others.

Celebrate Others’ Strengths

Celebrating your success and celebrating other’s success is a powerful way to harness strengths. The celebration reinforces our strengths. It gives us a boost that moves us to continue using the strength celebrated.

You are literally releasing endorphins when you celebrate. This neurotransmitter reduces pain, triggers positives feelings, and gives you energy. Fortunately, celebrating the strengths and abilities of others can be very simple. Here are some other ways to celebrate people’s strengths:

• Send them a note (email, mail, sticky)

• Cheer for them

• Pat them on the back

• Compliment the specific strength in front of others

• Give them an opportunity to do it again

• Buy them a gift

What’s most helpful is to celebrate them in a way that they will most appreciate.

Three words to best describe you

Jemielyn D. Magdaleno

Manager, Air Freight Operations

What is the best career lesson you’ve learned so far?

To collaborate with my colleagues that will later on entail more productivity and ease on the fulfillment of our tasks

If your department were a superhero, who would it be and why?

Spiderman because we are your friendly neighbor. We consider ourselves heroes of our clients in delivering quality service.

How long have you been with the company?

“I think there is a hero in all of us“

- Spiderman

What do you like to do when when you aren’t working?

What do you like most about your job? Our workplace where you won’t feel that you are working because of the friendship built over the years.

1. 2. 3.

Spending time and having short conversations with my loved ones.

Resting Watching movies

Assistant

Where’s your favorite place in the world?

Our home because it is where I feel comfortable and relaxed

If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be and why?

My Tatay Pio, my beloved grandfather. He took care of me when I was a child and I feel special when I’m with him.

Describe one scenario in your work where you exercised stewardship of your skills/talents/resources/time, etc.

When I was just starting out as a Freight Specialist, I had no background in handling people. Backed up with the support of my Head, I accepted the challenge. I was able to hone my skill in decisionmaking involving the schedule of drivers and trucks to ensure smooth operations. Considerations to be made are the ff: a) the skill of the people; b) familiarity with the areas; c) truck ban hours; d) areas that requires stickers/gate pass; e) traffic; and f) the weather. Little by little, we have adjusted the workflow while ensuring the synergy of the team. Management also awarded the “Malasakit and Matapat” award in recognition to the contribution I had for the Freight Team.

“Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.”

“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me’.”

~ Leo Buscaglia

~ Erma Bombeck

“I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.” ~

Queen Elizabeth II

“You are unique with unique talents for unique purpose.” ~ Lailah

Gifty Akita

“I think one of the keys to leadership is recognizing that everybody has gifts and talents. A good leader will learn how to harness those gifts toward the same goal.” ~ Benjamin

Carson