State Control water pumped overboard after going through the OWS and the amount that the pumps could physically pump overboard during the same period, i.e., whether the amount shown in the Oil Record Book is greater than the pump capacity owhether the discharges from sludge tanks to shoreside facilities or barges exceeds the pumping capacity of the vessel during the period the sludge oil was being pumped We would like to reiterate that sound practices is the only way to avoid such problems and in particular: 1.Keep engine room free of leakages. Maintain pumps & valves and arrest leakages promptly. Inspect piping below floor & gratings to ensure that all pipes & flanges are water tight. 2.Bilge piping system Verify that the bilge system is in accordance with approved plans. Original & approved piping system as per vessels drawings should not be modified. Flanges should be removed from any flexible hoses, so as to avoid creating wrongful suspicion of an illegal by-pass of the oily-water separation equipment. Blank-off any flanges located at or near the oily-water separating equipment and overboard discharge valves, which may exist as original or modified construction, but are not used.
Your key word is LEADERSHIP. Having been the elected President you are the Chief Executive Officer and are expected to preside to all meetings and all regular and special events. It is your duty to make sure that this Asstn enables its members to achieve goals. Please accept this gavel as a symbol of leadership and dedication to the office. The gavel is also the symbol of power and authority given to you by the members. Use it wisely and with restraint. You are a member of your team and its leader. A team is more than a collection of people. It is an emotional force rooted in the feelings, thoughts and actions of all members with the common goal of achievement, sharing and mutual support. Work with your team members to create a healthy and
3.Oily Water Separator Bilge water separator is the device for the complete purification of bilge water in a ship before it is discharged overboard. The system usually comprises a primary and secondary stage of separation. The primary stage separates the oil by gravitational force where virtually all the oil is retained. The secondary stage completes the fine separation of small and fine oil droplets from water by filtering or coalescing. The whole process is very efficient and oil discharge level below 15 ppm is obtainable. The Chief Engineer and/or Master must periodically inspect the oily water separator to confirm that it is properly functioning, and that the engineering staff understands how to operate it. Please note the following measures in order to keep operating condition of bilge water separating system effective and free of defects for surveys.
"The March of the Emperors" Each winter, thousands of emperor penguins abandon their ocean home and trudge across the inhospitable terrain of Antartica to their traditional breeding ground to mate. After the females lay the eggs, they return to the sea to collect food, leaving the males to guard the precious eggs, which lay cradled on top of their feet. Once the females return, three of four months later, the roles reverse as the males head off to feed. The adult penguins repeat their arduous journey until the chicks are ready to take their first dive into the water. This editor had the opportunity to watch twice this astonishing French documentary from Hong Kong to Singapore and then later on to Manila, early October 2005. Duration 80 mns, directed by Luc Jacquet. A must for those that care for the environment, and quiet a controversial issue for those who support the intelligent design versus the evolution theory .
- Maintain external appearance. Ensure cleanliness and perfect exterior condition of the system. Maintain the system free of oil leakages and dirt while ensuring that all components are painted and electrical wirings are properly attached with adequate number of plastic clips.
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dynamic Asstn of which everyone is proud. At the end of your term in office your record of achievement will be history.
responsibilities; provide guidance and leadership to our peers and our members and help them develop their skills.
As a founder and Director I wholeheartedly offer my services to You, your officers and above all to the Families of our Seafarers.
At the same time we promise to labour for the success of our Association while working harmoniously with the team by pursuing the goals outlined in our programme. We shall do all these while upholding the laws of the country at all times.
Will you, as President, accept these challenges and perform your duties to the best of your abilities?” With all present (please stand) Attorney Ortega read the OATH of OFFICE
We commit to link and to inspire ourselves, our members and our Families.
We, the Officers of Cenmar Family Circle Association, take this oath with presence of mind, willingness of heart and commitment of time.
“WE DO”
We pledge to fulfill our duties and
And Congratulations!
So help us GOD.
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The hard work now starts. Then two guest speakers from the Pag-IBIG (Govt) explained the benefits of the voluntary savings Overseas Program (POP) which aims to provide the Filipino seafarers the opportunity to save for their future and to avail of a housing loan. The ceremony closed with an open forum of questions and answers, the CFC hymn and the closing remarks of the President, prior getting into the muchexpected…DINNER session. Note. The Filipinos definitely know how to club together, organize ceremonies, to participate, to sing and dance and above all how to enjoy a nice meal!