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HOST Golden Finsbury Delivered / Go-kart Teambuilding The Princess of Sea Bay A Step Towards Innovation MV Sea Star Sharing
Upgrading of St Annes Team Building with Singapore Poolside BBQ Best Practices /
Orphanage SeaTeam Office Staff Manila Family Outing
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New, Young & Dangerous Team KSL China / Golden Aso MT Front Clyde Beat The Heat! New Team Mates
Onboard Sports Fest
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HOST Upgrading of
St. Annes Orphanage
HOST has now completed upgrading work in the before and after pictures tell the story of the material
orphanage; including works to the kitchen, toilets and improvements but the biggest change is in the girls
shower facilities are completed along with electrical themselves. Where previously they were withdrawn,
and plumbing works. and miserable, this time they were smiling, singing and
dancing. The changes are nothing short of remarkable
In late August we visited the home and provided all the and it is clear we have changed their lives in a positive
girls with sleeping mattresses and pillows. (Previously way.
they have slept on the tiled floor with no bedding). The
Cooking Before
and After
Sleeping Mats
and Pillows
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Toilets Before and After
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Golden Finsbury Delivered
The Golden Finsbury was delivered from JMU shipyard to owners and into SeaTeam Management at 09:38 local
time on 11 September 2015. Under the command Capt. Arturo Redentor P. Parcero and Chief Engineer Dennis Y.
Plasabas, the vessel departed proceeding to Hong Kong for bunkers where initial voyage instruction are expected.
Everyone at SeaTeam is wishing her “fair winds and following seas” as she sails to new horizons.
It does not always happen that senior sea staff spent a TEAM BUILDING at Kartright Speedway for a Kart
a fortnight at Singapore SeaTeam office before joining Racing where the group was divided into three, given
their respective vessel assignments. Being in the office the instructions and presto, stepped on the gas. Well,
seeing, feeling and having a sense of involvement in some got there first, while others just got there.
the day to day activities of the various departments, Nevertheless, it was good fun and the camaraderie
creates an air of comfort, good rapport and makes us warmly felt for it is the journey and not the race that
get to know one another better. binds the TEAM. It was later followed by a BBQ party at
the Park Oasis Condo where the heat of the afternoon’s
To break the ice of usual daily office jargon, the Go-kart racing was quenched by light refreshments. An
Managing Director hosted and invited everyone to informal opening speech was delivered by our respected
Managing Director where office staff who has been with
Kart Captain the company since its inception were duly recognized.
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In 2009 SeaTeam Singapore first shared a small area All three successfully managed the transition of
(few workstations) with other associated companies adjusting to their new roles in the SeaTeam corporate
of the group on the 18th Floor of Keppel Towers with culture while working harmoniously within the diverse
skeleton staff of 3-4 persons, but gradually found multi-racial and religious colleagues environment
its “sea legs” in dedicated office spaces on the 19th ashore.
floor. After much growth prosperity, the company has
evolved into the SeaTeam family we know and love. They have all in a way advanced in their respective
career paths and grown with the company and were
On 21st August 2015, following a Go-kart teambuilding awarded their 5 years’ service too.
afternoon, long standing employees received “5 Years
Ready to race
Service Awards” from Managing Director, Mr Alasdair
Smith, during a poolside BBQ held at the condominium
of Capt. Vinod George and Superintendent Abdul
Niyas. Belated awards were presented to sea staff who
have come ashore after serving onboard in our fleet,
including:
Winners James Yeap, 1st place; Vinod George, 2nd and Mark Adams, 3rd.
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Having been one of the 16 persons on the award list, • We have now three fleet groups and three Fleet
after 5 Years… I witnessed: Managers.
• Official opening of its own office space On the awards night, in the midst of BBQ food, wines
• Sublet tenants moved out and the company occupies and beers, the Managing Director also announced that
the whole office space growth is being supported by recruitment of three new
• Staff growth from 3 to 42 staff in Singapore, personnel shore employees, one inter-department transfer, and
with 2 crewing offices in Chennai and Manila, and two promotions of existing staff, to consistently maintain
more than 1000 offshore personnel. a manageable span of control staff and experience to
• Several single male and female employees starting support the fleet. The good news followed a great day,
their families with great team.
• Fleet of 4 vessels grew to 33 vessels, with a total of
40 vessels expected in 2016 Majulah SeaTeam all the way!
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After four tedious months of missing her daddy, two cross harbor trade in Singapore; we had sumptuous
year old Kenudi was all set to reunite with her first prospects for shore leave. All of us made sure that
Superhero “her TaTa” onboard Sea Bay. She travelled Kenu went ashore on every available opportunity,
all the way from Colombo to Singapore by air to set though vessel was meandering only around Singapore.
sail; both first time. Peeping through the boat window, But she seemed to enjoy the Boat Ride more than the
her eyes were fixed on that magnificent toy floating in Shore Leave itself. She was showered with gifts and
the water, sparkling with lights all over. As the boat was toys on every occasion.
nearing SEA BAY; she was brimmed over with delight.
She discovered for the first time that boat ride was her Everyone is so much obsessed with Kenu that her father
favourite leisure pursuit from thereon. was coerced to drag out his contract by all aboard. We
cobbled together a throne for the princess to reach
Kenudi, 2/E Rakkitha Rajapakse’s daughter and his over at the dinner table as she was too small for the
wife Janani joined SEA BAY at Singapore on 1st July normal chair. She is gifted with the power to appease
2015. Kenu, as she is affectionately called by everyone anyone with her endearing smile. The Managing
onboard, could muddle through the industrious Director and Fleet Manager who visited the vessel
atmosphere insta-mediately. She is pampered as the were also captivated by her charm. Her nifty tactics
“Princess of Sea Bay”. Her manifestation onboard substantiates that she would follow the footprints of
radiates colossal amount of positive ambience in her dad to become an engineer. Sea Bay is currently
every nook and corner of the ship. Everyone perceives at anchor in Singapore, awaiting berthing schedule
a glimpse of their own daughter or son in Kenu and for the last leg of discharge. All of us are relishing her
prevue all their love and care to mollycoddle her. Apart presence onboard and envisage sailing with Kenu again
from being in a hectic schedule full of activity, she in another ship.
made us feel at home.
Wishing the Princess all the best for her future with lots
It was for the first time in the history of SeaTeam and loads of love and prayers
that a vessel had a complement of 34 folks. The total
number of families onboard now increased to two along As a subject of Her Majesty, Princess Kenudi, Long May
with Chief Officer Vikas Dwivedi’s wife Rajni. Coupled She Reign.
with the fact that vessel is on time charter involved in
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Capt. Kalyan cuts the cake. 2/E Rajapakse enjoying family time with his wife Janani and daughter Kenudi
“My wife has sailed with me previously but it was my daughter’s first ever visit out of the
country and mostly onboard a ship. All crew members have been highly affectionate for her
and same is my daughter towards them. Presently she appreciates staying onboard rather
than going back home.
Her first gift onboard was from Capt.Kalyan; a tri-cycle, which she loved to ride. Since then
she has received many gifts from crew members including Chief engineer for which I am
grateful. Special mention on the throne made for Kenudi at the dinner table.
We were very lucky to have multiple shore leaves in Singapore arranged by Master. I would like
to take this opportunity to thank Capt.Kalyan for the affection showered towards my daughter
gifting her with many presents and mainly for teaching her to draw and so forth to improve her
cognitive skills.”
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• It also has integrated sensors to
prove the use of correct fuel to
state authorities, coast guard or
which would demand.
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Hatch cover roller track ways are normally painted by crew as standard
procedure. However, everytime hatch covers are opened and rollers passed
through these track ways, they damage the paints normally. The tendency
of crew having newly painted it will not bother to check the paint being
damaged and these get overlooked overtime and rust develops and rust
stains manifested to the coamings.
Main engine turning gear is exposed and no covers, posing Fabricated canvas
danger to crew. Posing injury to crew because of being an covers of cargo
exposed movable machinery part. Having fabricated a hold hydraulic
protection cover will be a preventive measure. cylinders.
STMP recently held seafarers & family outing in Palm Beach resort, Batangas Manila attended by 30 seafarers
& family with Manila staff (80 participants) where all enjoyed games, swimming, bonding + get together dinner
from 31st July to 1st August. Our Managing Director Alasdair Smith attended the event which made our seafarers
really happy and feel that they belong to SeaTeam family.
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New, Young & Dangerous
by Weston Fitzgerald
Statistics indicate that more than 20% of all injuries To address these concerns,
occur to those serving aboard ship for the first time SeaTeam has instituted a
and 55% of victims had served onboard less than 2 multi-tiered induction process
months. The fact is, newly employed young seafarers to ensure all staff are familiar
are at a much higher risk of involvement in accidents. with company procedures,
Top dangers include: requirements, and safety
expectations. This includes:
• Slips, Trips & Falls
• Improper manual handling of heavy or awkward • All Staff are issued a
objects Personal Copy of the SeaTeam
• Cuts and abrasions from hand & power tools Induction Manual for self
• Burns from hot surfaces, gases, or liquids study
• Entanglement or pinched by machinery, doors or • All Staff are required to Watch the SeaTeam Induction
hatches Movie to ensure basics are understood
• Standing in the impact zone during lifting or mooring • All Staff are to attend a Pre-Joining Safety Briefing
• Working on high pressure systems such as steam, • Safety Mentors are assigned to those serving aboard
pneumatics, hydraulic or fuel systems ship for the first time
• Tension release of springs or lines • Daily Tool Box Talks are conducted every day to
• Unsafe atmospheres in confined spaces explain hazards
• Risk Assessment is to be a routine part of work
Everyone involved has a stake in promoting a safe planning
and healthy working environment so it is important • Seniors are required to be “approachable” so that
to understand and address the reasons why newly staff are not afraid to speak up or ask questions
employed young seafarers are more vulnerable. The • Dedicated Quality Safety Coaches are assigned to
risk is escalated by: monitor and follow-up safety matters on a monthly
basis
• Inexperience or inadequate qualification
• Lack of confidence or understanding of systems and Although individual safety is the responsibility of the
procedures individual, experienced hands are expected to keep an
• Lack of preparation for the job extra eye out for newly employed or first time seafarers.
• Unwillingness to ask questions Marine Crew Resource Management techniques for
• Working alone or out of sight leaders teach us to emphasize teamwork, communicate
• Inadequate preparation for sea conditions intentions, encourage staff to speak up, set a good
example, and to be clear when giving orders. But also
remember to assign an experienced hand to sponsor
Personal Safety Expectations new people from the initial safety tour, through to
• I will look after newly employed and vulnerable completion of their first contract. The experience of a
young seafarers painful mistake is not a lesson our teams want to learn
• I will not work alone in an isolated location during their first contact. Be vigilant in observing the
• I will report unsafe acts and conditions new guys; speak-up, stop and correct unsafe acts or
• I will wear a back support when handling heavy conditions on the spot.
objects or performing repetitive lifting
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Onboard KSL China, we are striving to achieve our company’s HSQE Policy statement through constant trainings,
meetings and knowledge acquisition through various materials, programs and company policies/procedures. It
is by doing and performing them as per company laid out plans and matrix in a positive, committed and values
driven approach to form effective working habits to the whole of the onboard team, which will translate into a
strong group with character and with common visions and goals, which will then enable to realize desired results
of overall safety and efficiency of operations.
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Onboard Sports Fest
Team KSL China Staying Fit and Having Fun
Ready to rebound.
In line with fostering Teamwork, Cooperation and Camarederie onboard
KSL China, a sports fest was carried out during her time of stay at
Qingdao, China inner anchorage and using the same teams
as grouping for the monthly quality safety meeting.
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GOLDEN ASO
by Capt. Benjamin M. Estolas
The Chosen 22 who will have the First ‘Golden’ Opportunity to take good care of the newest addition to the fleet!
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MT FRONT CLYDE BEAT THE HEAT!
by Capt S.B. Flor
After months of without going ashore, fast port turn around, soaking under the heated sun of Persian Gulf. We,
officers and crew of MT Front Clyde found our own unique way to “BEAT THE HEAT”. Upon departure bound to
voyage of less than a day, lead by the Master, officers and crew members gathered together at Navigation Bridge
Wing, to experience our newly acquired Portable Swimming Pool to refresh and rejuvenate. People of MT Front
Clyde really pleased with the Pool because they can bathe and lighten up frequently and most importantly it may
build a bond on working harmoniously.
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Manila Team
Senior Technical
Superintendent Receptionist /
Mikhail Moskvin Admin Assistant
Ms. Reiann D. Labian
Receptionist /
Admin Assistant
Kuek Su Hoon
“The Good Move”
Contact Us
Singapore Chennai Manila
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