Capt. Dinesh Kumar Sharma accompanied by his wife receiving MOL - Presidential Award from MOL

President Mr. Koichi Muto at MOL Tokyo.

At Kolkata on 21st & 22nd April, 2014.

The Annual MOL Safety Conference for the East Zone was held at Kolkata on 22nd April 2014. This year the Conference was held at Hotel Hindustan International. More than 40 officers from the East zone participated. The Conference at Kolkata was graced by Capt. Masanori Kato (G.M of SFGMO) from MOL Tokyo. Capt. Kato particularly emphasized about the steps taken on the “C” class container vessels post MOL Comfort incident. The officers participated was able to put forward their questions to Capt. Kato, Capt. A. Chattopadhyay (M.D. MOLMI), Capt. B.K.Jha (G.M. MOLMI) and Mr. Satish Kumar Singh (D.G.M. MOLMI). Group discussions were held. The junior and senior officers were grouped separately to obtain feed-back. The recent accident and incidents were discussed. The group discussion was very interactive and all officers participated and liked the discussion especially on Mentoring - A 10 minute challenge.

The Seminar was followed by a Family Get-together in the evening. The officers along with their families totaling more than 100 in number enjoyed the evening cocktail dinner. Loyalty award was presented by Capt. Kato to Chief Officer Mithilesh Kumar. Spouses and children of officers were also presented with gifts as an appreciation. On the whole the objective of the seminar was achieved and the family dinner was a grand success.

The Safety Conference had been preceded by MOLMI Seminar on the previous day.Capt. A. Chattopadhyay (M.D of MOLMI) spoke about what was expected from MOLMI seafarers which was appreciated by all.Capt. Jha (G.M of MOLMI) discussed about the recent Accidents / Incidents.Mr. Satish Kumar Singh (D.G.M of MOLMI) discussed on board leadership at its impact on motivation and having a positive impact on execution of jobs.Capt. A. Banerjee (Manager (MOL Inspector) – Marine Safety Group) showed photographic examples of good and bad practices on board vessels.Capt. D. Basu (Regional Manager- MOLMI) discussed the appraisal report system and team building.

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MOL President Mr. Koichi Muto with his wife Mrs. Payal Sharma at MOL Tokyo.

Capt. Dinesh Kumar Sharma and

MOL SAFETY CONFERENCE & MOLMI SEMINAR

INTERACTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR RATINGSIN MUMBAI

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COFF Abbas Ali Mohamed Salim Mulji attended MANNED MODEL COURSE for Ship Handling Training at ILAWA, Poland. He was accompanied by his wife Samreen and daughter Rumaisa Fatemah Mulji.

OBITUARY: We regret to announce the sad demise of : 1A/E PANDURANG ALIAS KAPIL AWADHUT SHINKRE’S FATHER

A Five and policies, Usage of English as common Language, 2. Guidance on Mooringa half day Internet on-board- its Pros & Cons. How greater ?Risk analysis, Underlying Factors for Accidents, Interactive productivity can be achieved through Causes for accidentsTraining belongingness, Compliance Committee – ?10 Rules of Thumb for safetyProgramme involvement, Understanding MLC and Overtime ?Pre Arrival Meetingfor Support issues with case studies and how to achoieve ?Running the Lines

Level seafarers was conducted from 23rd-28th common goals of timely sign on and sign off. ?Hauling in Lines / Snap Back ZonesJune 2014 at Mumbai which was attended by 26 On the 3rd day, discussions on On- ?Use of Drums / Capstansratings. The first 3 days was conducted in MOLMI board safety meeting- contribution & ?Use of Stoppersoffice followed by a Two & half day programme involvement, Job & Responsibilities, Focus points- ?Spoolingon Housekeeping, Hygiene, Seamanship and Risk assessment & Management, What-If ?Accident PreventionHandling of Ropes which was conducted at Don approach, Involvement in Pre-job meeting, ?Risk Assessment Procedure, 10 Common RisksBosco Maritime Academy. Meaning of given job, Procedural compliance, ?Repairs & maintenance Practices

It was very pleasant to see the Team synergy, Housekeeping standards, Drive, ?Near Missesattentive, interactive and good spirited Inculcating Good habits, Individual habit and ?Instructionsparticipation of the Support Level staff in which company culture etc were held.. ?Safety Culture & Behaviourtheir team spirit and the attitude to help was A Lecture by a professional team of Doctors was 3. Installation & Operation of Mooring demonstrated by them lifting a 400 + kg iron safe also arranged on Lifestyle Management which equipment & fittings – Ensuring Safetymanually in the office to place it on a trolley, spoke to the participants about how to maintain 1.Proper use of bulldog grips.without any tools available for same. better fitness level, guard against various ailments 2.Use of Thimble in wire ropes.

The objective of this interactive training and self care. 3.Checking of sheaves in gangway for excessive programme was to enhance Safety and Regulatory From the 4th day onwards, DONBOSCO wear and tear.awareness amongst the Ratings and also enable MARITIME ACADEMY conducted theoretical and 4.Lubrication of wire rope.them spend quality time in MOLMI office practical classes on following technical subjects: 5.Discarding of wire rope .imbibing and appreciating the MOL culture in non 1.Mooring Basics 6.Right hand lay and left hand lay difference in ship surroundings. 2. Different Synthetic materials and their wire rope.The main topics covered at MOLMI office were: Advantages/ Comparisons 4. Mooring Accidents Reports.The training session at MOLMI commenced with 3. Chafe Protection and Hardware for Rope MOL Body Fit was exercised everyday in the the MOLMI Managing Director explaining the Joining morning and afternoon post lunch and this purpose of the Interactive session and image of 4. HMPE Ropes Interactive Training Program was a good platform Indian ratings in the eyes of MOL. Presentations 5. Abrasion to inculcate technical knowledge not ordinarily were made regarding Incidents / Accidents which 6. Jacketed & Non Jacketed Lines possible in such large numbers. The spirit of also covered Safety awareness, Relevant Accident 7. Code of Safe Practice learning and inquisitiveness with a purpose for alerts which brought forth some viewpoints from 8. Preparation for Mooring knowledge enhancement was quite evident the ratings on how to curb such accidents. 9. Personal safety – PPE during the Interactive Session and MOLMI

Other technical topics discussed were 10. Some Do's & Don'ts expresses its appreciation to the attendees whom Maintenance / PSC Inspection / Deficiencies / 11. Communications they hope will spread the knowledge to their Detentions/Mooring Operation /Safety 12. Line Handling colleagues who were unable to attend the Awareness/ Wire & Rope renewal/ Painting/ 13. Guidance to Pilots and Masters session.Chemical-Safety datasheet, Stowaway Search/ 14. Guidance to Berth OperatorsPCC related accidents. 15. Common Hand Signals

On the second day, presentations were 1. DNV Document on Steel Wire Ropesmade for Enhancing Knowledge through Seagull ?ConstructionCBT, video clippings of safe and unsafe practices. ?Corrosion Protection & LubricationHR Related topics such as Resolving of Personal ?Certification & Classification Requirements.issues on board, Compliance of Alcohol & Drug

CONTRIBUTION

Interactive Training in Progress

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NAME RANK POOLAHMAD JALIS RANA DCDT 2ND MATEGAURAV GUNWANT 3AEN CLASS IIMANIKANTHA PRASHANTH SISTLA AENG CLASS IVVIVEK GARG 2OFF 1ST MATE

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“Tanmay, son of Mrs. Sangeeta and Capt. Tushar Mokashi, passed his 10th ICSE Board Exam, from Hiranandani Foundation School. He scored 92% in aggregate, full marks in Computer subject and has also represented his school in Tennis, Football and various extra-curricular activities.He has obtained admission in R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics, one of the most prestigious and sought after Colleges in Mumbai and aspires to become a CA.The whole family is proud of Tanmay and wish him success in all his future endeavours.”

MOLMI FAMILY CONGRATULATE TANMAY

On 21st July 2013 we started our 14 days Ladhakh journey from Mumbai Central Railway station by Rajdhani Express to New Delhi. After reaching New Delhi we proceeded to Manali as it is essential to travel by road so that it would help all of us get acclimatized to long road travel.On 24th July 2013 we proceed to Jispa via Rohtang Pass (Height 13054 FT), which is open only from May to mid October. On the way we had our lunch at Keylong. After lunch we proceeded to Jispa and reached Jispa in 1400 Hrs. which is located on the banks of Bhaga River. After spending the evening next day we proceeded to Sarchu located at 12280 Ft. During this journey we saw the crystal clear aqua colored Suraj Taal (Lake), the 2nd Highest lake in India. At Sarchu we stayed in tents and it was the coldest place during our journey. After an overnight stay, we proceeded to Leh. On the way to Leh we crossed motorable pass Tanglang La Pass (Height 17582 FT.) On 27th July 2013 we proceeded to the most fertile valley in Ladhakh - Nubra Valley which is near

Siachen Glacier. We stayed in tents. During this journey we crossed the highest motorable pass Khardung La Pass (Height 18380 FT). In the evening we visited Hundar Sand Dunes and took a double humped camel ride. After an overnight stay we proceeded back to Leh. On the return journey we visited Diskit Monastery and Shanti Stupa which was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. This stupa was inaugurated by the 14th and current Dalai LamaTenzin Gyasto. The Shanti Stupa was built to promote world peace and prosperity. It is considered a symbol of the ties between the people of Japan and Ladhakh. Next day we proceeded to Pangong Lake (which is a deep blue salty water lake) situated at the border of India and China. On the way we visited Shey Palace and Thiksey monastery. This

lake is 134 KM in length and 5 KM in width. 60% of the length of this lake is in China. After spending the evening and an overnight stay near this lake we proceed back to Leh. On the way back we came through Chang La Pass (Height 17800 FT.), where army sentries and a small tea house greeted visitors. We also visited Hemis Monastery which was reestablished in 1762 by Ladhaki King Sengge Namgyal.Next day we proceed to Kargil. On the way to Kargil we visited the Hall of Fame (Kargil War Memorial), Pathir Sahib Gurudwara, Magnetic Hill and Indus and Zanskar river meeting point. We also visited Lamayuru Monastery, Mulbek Monastery and Moon Landscape. Kargil became famous in 1999 because of the war between Pakistan and India. After an overnight stay at Kargil we proceeded to Srinagar capital of Jammu and Kashmir. During this journey we visited Vijay Smarak (Kargil War Memorial). We paid our homage to our great soldiers. After this visit we proceeded through Drass – the second coldest place in the world and Zozila Pass (the last Pass during our journey) We also saw the war points like Tololing, Tiger Hill etc. During the journey from Kargil to Srinagar we spent total 9 hours in waiting due to land and mud slides at 5 places. We were very thankful to the Indian Army for their continuous help in clearing the roads, so that we could reach Srinagar late at night. At Srinagar our tour was complete and we proceeded to the airport for the flight back to Mumbai.

JOURNEY OF LIFETIME – LEH/LADHAKH VIA HIMACHAL

MOLMI Family Congratulate the officers on obtaining Certificate Of Competency.

ORIGINS OF HELA

Sprit of Hela is named after Hela, one of newest provinces established in may 2012. Hela comprises three districts which were previously part of Southern Highlands Province. The districts are Komo-Magarima, Koroba-Kopiago and Tari-Pori. The province covers an area of about 10,500 square km, with a population of around 400,000. The provincial capital of Hela is Tari.

THE SPIRIT

Like other cultures in Papua New Guinea, the Hela believed in a spiritual being and creator of all things called Dadagaliwape.

Papua New Guinea

BEN BADIS PART 2: SPIRIT OF HELA - THE NEWSMAKER OF POLYNESIA

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How Are Slipped Disks Diagnosed?

What Is a Slipped Disk?

How Are Slipped Disks Treated? What Are the Symptoms of a Slipped Disk?

What Causes Slipped Disks?

Is It Possible to Prevent a Slipped Disk?

What Are the Effects of a Slipped Disk?

Your physician will first perform a physical exam. He or she will be looking for the source of your pain and discomfort. This will involve checking your nerve function and muscle strength, and whether you feel pain when moving or

Your spinal column is made of up 26 bones (vertebrae) that are cushioned by touching the affected area. Your physician also will ask you about your

disks. The disks protect the bones by absorbing the shocks from daily medical history and your symptoms. He or she will be interested in when you

activities like walking, lifting, and twisting. first felt symptoms and what activities cause your pain to worsen.

Each disk has two parts—a soft, gelatinous inner portion and a tough outer Imaging tests can help your physician view the bones and muscles of your

ring. Injury or weakness can cause the inner portion of the disk to protrude spine and identify any damaged areas. Examples of imaging scans include:

through the outer ring. This is known as a slipped or herniated disk. This • X-rays

causes pain and discomfort. If the slipped disk compresses one of your spinal • CT scans

nerves, you may also experience numbness and pain along the affected • MRI scans

nerve. In severe instances, you may require surgery to remove or repair the • Discograms, which are rarely utilized

slipped disk.

Treatments for a slipped disk range from conservative to surgical. The treatment typically depends on the level of discomfort you are experiencing

You can have a slipped disk in any part and how far the disk has slipped out of place. of your spine, from your neck to your The Mayo Clinic advises that most patients can relieve slipped disk pain lower back. The lower back is the most using an exercise program that stretches and strengthens the back and common area for slipped disks, surrounding muscles. A physical therapist may recommend exercises that according to the American Academy can strengthen your back while reducing your pain. of Family Physicians. Your spinal Taking over-the-counter pain relievers and avoiding heavy lifting and painful column is an intricate network of positions can also help. nerves and blood vessels. A slipped While it may be tempting to refrain from all physical activity while you are disk can place extra pressure on the experiencing the pain/discomfort of a slipped disk, this can lead to muscle nerves and muscles around it. and joint stiffness. Instead, try to remain as active as possible through Symptoms of a slipped disk include: stretching or low-impact activities such as walking.

?pain and numbness, most commonly on one side of the body. If your slipped disk pain does not respond to over-the-counter treatments, ?pain that extends to your arms and/or legs your physician may prescribe stronger medications. These include: ?pain that worsens at night • muscle relaxers to relieve muscle spasms ?pain that worsens after standing or sitting • narcotics to relieve pain ?pain when walking short distances • nerve pain medications like gabapentin or duloxetine ?unexplained muscle weakness Your physician may recommend surgery if your symptoms do not subside in ?tingling, aching, or burning sensations in the affected area. six weeks or if your slipped disk is affecting your muscle function. Your

surgeon may simply remove the damaged or protruding portion of the disk without removing the entire disk. This is called a microdiskectomy.

A slipped disk occurs when the outer ring becomes weak or torn and allows In more severe cases, your doctor may replace the disk with an artificial one the inner portion to slip out. This can happen with age. Certain motions may or remove the disk and fuse your vertebrae together. This procedure, called also cause a slipped disk. A disk can slip out of place while you are twisting or a laminectomy, adds stability to your spinal column. turning to lift an object. Lifting a very large, heavy object can place great strain on the lower back, resulting in a slipped disk. If you have a very physically demanding job that requires a lot of lifting, you may be at It may not be possible to prevent a slipped disk, but you can take steps to increased risk for slipped disks. reduce your risk of developing a slipped disk. Those steps include:Overweight individuals are also at increased risk for a slipped disk because ? Use safe lifting techniques: Bend and lift from your knees, not your waist. their disks must support the additional weight. Weak muscles and a • Maintain a healthy weight. sedentary lifestyle may also contribute to development of a slipped disk. • Do not remain seated for long periods; get up and stretch periodically. People who are 35 to 45 years old are more likely to have a slipped disk, • Do exercises to strengthen the muscles according to the Mayo Clinic. This is because your disks begin to lose some of in your back, legs, and abdomen. their protective water content as you age. As a result, they can slip more easily out of place. They are more common in men than women.

An untreated, severe slipped disk can lead to permanent nerve damage. In very rare cases, a slipped disk can cut off nerve impulses to the cauda equina nerves in your lower back and legs. If this occurs, you may lose bowel or bladder control. Another long-term complication is known as saddle anesthesia. In these cases, the slipped disk compresses nerves and that causes you to lose sensation in your inner thighs, the back of your legs, and around your rectum. While a slipped disk's symptoms may improve, they also can worsen. If you cannot perform the activities you once could, it is time to see your doctor.

Source:http://www.healthline.com/health/herniated-disk

Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, emergency treatment or format first-aid training. Don’t use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider. If you’re in a life-threatening or emergency medical situation, seek medical assistance immediately.

SLIPPED (HERNIATED) DISK: Symptoms, Causes & Effects

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