May 2016

Monthly Magazine Published By Kuwait Oil Tanker Company's - Public Relations & Admin Services Group

Safety AwarenessCampaign launched

onboard KOTC Fleet Tankers

May 2016

Editor In Chief

Editorial

Manager of the Public Relation& Administrative Services Group

P.O.Box 810Safat, 13009

Kuwait

E-mail:nakilat@kotc.com.kw

Khaled Abdul Aziz Al Doub

Public Relation Department

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"KOTC" Honored for Supporting Int'l. Fire-Fighting and Safety Conference and Expo.

Pumproom Rescue Drill onboard Al Salmi

KOTC patronizes "Our oil…our history…our glories" Operetta and Exhibit

1MAy 2016 EDITORIAL

I have the pleasure to thank all KOTC employees for their unflagging efforts they make at work for realizing our objectives and aspirations. I would also like to congratulate you on KOTC attaining for the 8th consecutive year the 1st position in the referendum conducted by the State Audit Bureau on KPC and subsidiaries performance. We have previously retained this position for the last 7 years.KOTC’S continuous achievement of this advanced position confirms the company management's eagerness on cooperation with different state institutions and meeting all their demands. We owe the result of our performance to our employee’s keen follow up and review and taking necessary steps to rectify and avoid re-occurrence of these remarks which have met with the satisfaction of the State Auditors. This year saw development of relation between our company and the State Audit Bureau in that some measures have been placed to give chance for further information, discussion and exchange of ideas. It is the first time that 9 meetings were held between the two sides during FY ending 2015/2016, thus helping increase communication and clarity of vision resulting in addressing most remarks given by the Auditors towards the company. We wish this good relation would continue for upgrading KOTC business and position. During this year, KOTC pursued recovering financially and possessed a number of modern tankers which increased the efficiency and competitive capacity of our fleet in the international market and provided the best maritime services for KPC clients. Added to this was the entry of service by the Liquefied Gas Filling Branch Umm Al-Aish.

1st Position

Talal Al-khaled Al-Ahmad Al-SabahChief Executive Officer

MAy 20162 NEWS

KOTC participated in sponsoring the 4th Kuwait Oil and Gas Conference held under the patronage of Deputy Premier, Acting Finance & Oil Minister and KPC Chairman Anas Al-Saleh in presence of KPC CEO Nizar Al-Adsani and subsidiaries' CEOs.Many specialites were speaking at the conference one of them was manager (Exploration,

Prospection and Production) at SHELL International Oil Company Andrew Brown, who talked on the changeable market dynamics and how Kuwait can adapt itself to the same. In addition, the Founder Manager (International Energy Policy Center) at Colombia University Jison Bordov and a number of Kuwaiti oil sector leaders, talked about topics

related to the conference gave an opportunity for discussion of challenges facing oil and gas industry through a carefully drawn program commensurate with current market variables. Participating in the seminars were veteran specialists representing different segments known for their expertise and decision-taking in this industry.

KOTC participates in sponsoring 4thKuwait Oil and Gas Conference

Industry challenges and current market variables discussed

Speakers at a certain seminar

A conversation between Sheikh Talal and a participant in the conference

Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled with senior attendance at the conference opening

PR and Information female employees at KPC and subsidiaries

3MAy 2016 NEWS

KOTC CEO Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled received at his office Deputy General Manager (HR Development Sector Affairs, Fire-Fighting Gen. Dept) General Eng. Khaled Al-Tarkeet, who handed him honoring shield for KOTC sponsoring and participating in the 4th International Fire-Fighting and Safety Conference held last March.On this occasion, Sheikh Talal said the support provided by KOTC is a must, especially that "our partnership helps reduce many incidents, including cooker gas leakage

and the correct ways to handle this commodity which we are keen to make it available to consumers in the best cases in terms of being compatible with all international security and safety conditions," pointing out that the new Liquefied Gas Filling Plant at Umm Al-Aish is one of the typical plants in the region operating with the most modern equipment.For his part, General Khaled Al-Tarkeet said KOTC had acquitted itself well at the conference through constant support, adding

that the company has many contributions in spreading awareness among citizens and expatriates, which yielded tangible positive results.Attending the meeting from KOTC were Manager (Liquefied Gas and Civil Projects Group) Eng. Yousef Al-Khamis and Manager (PR and Admin. Services Group) Khaled Al-Doub. Attending from General Fire-Fighting Dept. were Manager (PR and Information) Colonel Khalil Al-Amir and Chief (Electronic Information) 1st Lieut. Riza Al-Salman.

"KOTC" Honored for Supporting Int'l. Fire-Fighting and Safety Conference and Expo.

Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled: our partnership helps avoid many incidents

Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled flanked by Fire leaderships in presence of Mr. Khaled Al-Doub and Eng. Yousef Al-Khamis

A memorial present gift on the occasion of Fire conference and exhibition

Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled receiving an acknowledgement certificate from Fire Dept

MAy 20164 NEWS

Within the framework of social responsibility and communication with different social institutions, KOTC CEO Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled patronized and attended "Our oil…our history…our glories" operetta and exhibition at

Maisaloon Elementary School for Girls. The company participated in the exhibition held on the sideline of the event through the display of solids and portraits of the company fleet tankers. Some induction and guide booklets were

distributed.The company team kept the attendees informed of the strategic role played by KOTC in transporting Kuwaiti oil worldwide and the company's keenness on preserving the environment. An overview was

KOTC patronizes "Our oil…our history…our glories" Operetta and Exhibit

Held by "Maisaloon" Elementary Girls School to infuse noble values in student minds

National operetta final portrait

Flanked by Mrs. Badriya Al-Khaldi, Mrs. Hana Al-Qahtani and Mr. Abdulwahab Al-Qatami

Sheikh Talal receiving a memorial shield in presence of Badriya Al-Khaldi, Maisaloon headmistress and officials of companies participating in the conference

A group of girl students wearing Tees embellished with logos of oil companies

Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled signing in the Protocol Book

5MAy 2016 NEWS

given on the 2 Liquefied Gas Filling Branches at Shuaiba and Umm Al-Aish, their ability to meet the local market requirements of gas cylinders besides the activities carried out by the Marine Agency Branch.The ceremony was held on

the stage of the said school in presence of General Manager (Capital Educational Zone) Badriya Al-Khaldi, Headmistress (Maisaloon Elementary School) Hana Al-Qahtani, Assist Managers Hind Al-Kharafi, Hala Al-Mana and Sana Al-Qattan

along with Technical Controller Hana Al-Sallal. The operetta was prepared by Social Studies Section at the school with the aim of infusing noble educational values in the minds of student, presenting Kuwait history and glories.

Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled during his tour of the exhibition

Handing over a memorial shield to KOC pavilion female official

Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled in a memorial shot with officials of companies participating in the exhibition

Mr. Abdulwahab Al-Qatami with a number of school women teachers and managerial officials

Honoring KNPC pavilion female official

MAy 20166 REPORT

Awareness campaign on importance of safety onboard KOTC tankers launched

Aimed at assessment of hazards and avoidance of accidents

Keeping the above in mind the KOTC- Fleet Operations Directorate (Operation, Engineering & Personnel) Groups would like to announce the launch of: “The Safety Awareness Campaign Onboard it’s Vessels”.Experience at sea, and ashore in shipping industry, has made it clear that the major

issue affecting the shipping industry as “accident” today is mostly attributed to the cause “human element” mainly due to negligence of identifying the “Hazard”. Most of the “accidents” we see recurring, and inevitably are rooted in the more unfortunate consequences of human behavior and because

the crew had failed to walk through the task of proper “Risk Assessment” technique.It’s the time one should help convert the belief that our officers and crews are no more our “greatest hazard”. In fact the more accurate view is that they are our“greatest asset”.This “Safety Awareness

Superintendent in charge of tanker operation will set sail onboard the tanker to get closely informed of the daily routine work

KOTC …leading in safety drills, seeking to reach "zero injuries" and safe fleet operation

Part of safety drill on board the tanker

A mock drill in fire-fighting onboard the tanker

Lifeboats dropped in the sea

Prepared by: Fleet Operations Group

7MAy 2016 REPORT

Campaign” has been initiated with a view to contribute towards improving the safety culture onboard, implementing at all levels starting from the top. Analysis of shipping disasters in recent years has produced an increasing awareness the importance of the aspect “Risk Assessment”.It is now vital to connect “HUMAN ISSUSE” & the “BUSINESS SUCCESS” for those who make their living from the shipping industry.The key reason behind this Safety Awareness Campaign, is to tackle the “Risk Assessment” issue that causes any accidents. Starting from the grass root level and it has been initiated, whereby the respective Superintendent’s will be sailing along with their ship staff for 5-10 days to assist the Command with their departmental heads for the implementation, monitor and assist in training of the ship staff, and ensure the success of this campaign. The Superintendents will also check the skills and management

system onboard, the crew response to “Near Miss” and “Unsafe Act” reporting.The old wisdom told us to focus on Navigation, Engineering and Regulations. The infusion of behavioral psychology into safety, which means an introduction of Behavior-Based Safety concept is now under way as it is rightly said “the best way to change others behavior is to change your own”We need not emphasize the effectiveness of our safety drills being backed up by a De-briefing and feedback session, later reported under the monthly safety meeting’s agenda. The contribution from the fleet in the form of a feedback will be monitored within their framework to confirm its effectiveness.It is worth mentioning, this is a step for boosting the “Safety Awareness Culture” within our fleet. It will help us efficiently to improve the level of safety awareness, also an effective tool to change the culture among our fleet and to create a global impact. We hope the floating

staff will be highly benefited by this launch, will help us in achieving the industry’s highest Safety standards.Along with safety awareness it will help in “Mentoring” a valuable activity in the maritime industry. All management heads are encouraged to share their expertise by engaging in mentoring relationships whenever possible. To disseminate and preserve our organizations experiences. This will benefit all participants and to the industry as a whole.To be successful over the long term we are in a process to pave the road towards “Zero Injuries”We are in a continuous process of training and empowering our workforce appropriately, this will create ownership around safety by identifying the “Hazard” before an accident occurs.Last but not the least, we have the pleasure to thank all our floating staff for their great support and efforts they have extended at work in today’s competitive international market.

Campaign will be an effective tool realizing highest safety standards that will be internationally traced by marine industry

Mock drills regularly carried out onboard the tankers are of great benefit to employees

Scholarship cadets participating in safety drills Tanker crew ready for drills

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In accordance with KOTC’s HSE Policy and Industry Best Practice Al Salmi conducted a Pumproom Rescue Drill which is one of the scenarios that our vessel’s practice. All

Persons on board must participate in these drills so that they become fully aware of their respective duties and are fully familiar with rescue equipment on board. Such Drills have the

additional benefit of persons using the safety equipment to become accustomed to the equipment which will enable them to use the equipment in an emergency in a professional manner.

Pumproom Rescue Drill onboard Al SalmiWithin the framework of preparedness for emergencies

Mock relief drill inside pump room

Capt. Anwar BuftainTeam Leader Fleet Personael

Practical drill on evacuating injured people from the incident venue

First aid drills

Rescue of injured people in the mock drill

9MAy 2016

AL SALMI - Officers on Board

Master Lindsay Gomes Indian

17-Jun-2003

5/ENG Marwan Habib Egyptian

12-Mar-2012

C/Eng. Shehab HalawaEgyptian

1-Feb-2002

3/Off Mohamed HusseinEgyptian

07-Oct-2014

C/Off Tanuj MehtaIndian

28-Jun-2013

EL. ENGR. Sathish SekarIndian

09-Apr-2015

2/Eng. Syed HassanPakistani

18-Oct-2014

3/Off Arkadiusz Liksza Polish

08-Jul-2015

2/Off Ronald BanCroatian

19-Jun-2011

ASST. ETO Mateusz BojarskiPolish

21-Aug-2015

3/Eng. Fouad NajemSyrian

10-Sep-2008

4/Off Mohamed ElsawwahEgyptian

18-Jan-2016

4/Eng. Ajith RamanIndian

02-Jan-2016

D.Cdt Moustafa KhalilEgyptian

18-Jan-2016

R/Off Benito SumacotFilipino

05-May-2013

"Al Salmi" Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCCTaken delivery of it: 20th June 2011Tonnage: DWT 319,63350 Length: 333 LOA (approximately)Width: 60 metersDraft: 22.5 metersSpeed: 16.2/hour

MAy 201610 IntervIew

Afrah Al-Shatti: Some had reticent on woman's work at the Gas Plant but, KOTC management supported us

She is ambitious to be among those who contribute for pushing the development vehicle at KOTC

Would you give us an idea about your study and how you joined the company?I studies at Kuwait University (Faculty of Petroleum Engineering -Industrial Engineering & Admin. System Majoring). I completed my post-graduate studies and attained MBA. I joined KOTC in 2008 via a KPC ad for appointing Kuwaiti

fresh graduates. After passing the tests required, I was admitted to work with KOTC at LPG Projects Group.Would you tell us about your work experience at the 2 LGB's at Shuaiba and Umm Al-Aish? It was special , rich in knowledge and experience for me especially

as it was at the beginning of my career life where I have benefited a lot from the experience and expertise gained which helped me in carrying out the my tasks.To what extent was there acceptance of woman's work at those sites?Since I started my work at LPG Filling Branch "Shuaiba", I was most welcomed, I had all the support and cooperation from all colleagues and the company management which contributed significantly to the development of my career level and facing the challenges specially that we were the first batch of engineers who were employed at the plant . I would also like to take the opportunity to extend their sincere thanks and great gratitude for the efforts they have made of the support and cooperation. In your opinion, what's the difference between field and managerial work, what expertise have you gained from both?In my opinion, both field and administrative work are important and complement one another and

Team spirit helps to achieve the company objectives quickly and accurately

my experiment at the 2 LPG was special and rich in knowledge and expertise

Engr. Afrah Al-Shatti (Project construction and follow up engineer) said her experi-ment at the 2 LPG Filling Branches( Shuaiba and Umm Al-Aish) had been special and rich in knowledge, especially that she was among the 1st batch of engineers who employed, pointing out that she learned a lot from the expertise, who helped

her to perform her duties accurately.She added that the field and managerial work complement each other, praising the positive and cooperation spirit among all company groups. She also mentioned that training courses organized by the company help to develop employees' potentials

personally and professionally and reflect positively on the performance.Following are the details of the interview conducted with her by "Nakilat":

Afrah Al-Shatti attends field work exercise

11MAy 2016 IntervIew

in general, the field work earns a lot of experiences and increases self-confidence and contributes to develop skills and meet the challenges and greatly helps in the development of the administrative level .What about your duties at LGP Group?All duties relating to managing and Executing LPG Projects, starting from preparation of feasibility study, consultant assessment to project design and supervision till the commissioning phase. Would you talk to us about the alternative energy project at LPG "Umm Al-Aish"? Proceeding from the desire of His Highness , Sheikh / Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to produce 15% of electricity using renewable energy by the year 2030 and as per Kuwait Petroleum Corporation instructions to achieve that goal in the oil sector and to be able to contribute effectively to the achievement of these directives.Kuwait Oil Tanker Company in process to release a project to to design a power station from renewable energy in LPG Filling branch Umm Al-Aish with 5 MW.How do you evaluate cooperation between the company groups?Kuwait Oil Tanker Company has a positive spirit of cooperation between all the groups in the company despite the work pressure and specially in the current circumstances in oil sectors all over the world. You can find that there is a permanent and continuous cooperation among all groups, everyone understands the importance of working as a team to exchange the experiences . This will help us to achieve the company objectives and to keep up with

current and future challenges. How do you see woman's role at KOTC?Woman has a vital role in the success of work environment at both managerial and field levels. Woman has proved able and successful at work and leadership. That is because of the constant support woman receives from the company management.Women has a significant role in the success of the work environment both in the administrative and field areas, women has shown their ability to success in work and leadership and has made a lot of achievements. But never to forget the continuous support by the top management, which helped to highlight this success.In your opinion, to what extent

do training courses help polish employees' skills?In my opinion, training courses contribute in staff development, both personal and professional, in addition to that, training courses represent an opportunity to hone skills and expertise and provide an opportunity for career development. It also help to get a high degree of efficiency and professionalism which will reflect positively on employees' performance and benefits the company in general.How about your ambitions for the upcoming period?I am aiming to continue improving my career path level and to gain new experiences and be able to help in pushing the development cycle of Kuwait Oil Tanker Company under the current circumstances.

Woman proved her ability to work ,lead andmaking many achievements

Training courses reflect positively on employees' performance

Eng. Afrah Al-Shatti at her office in KOTC Head Office

MAy 201612 NEWS

Within the framework of cooperation and exchange of expertise with maritime transport companies in the Gulf region, KOTC hosted Mr. Abdul Bari Al-Zubaidi , Superintendent (Abu Dhabi National Tankers Company "ADNATCO" and the National Gas Shipping Company (NGSCO), both are ADNOC subsidiaries.During the 1-week visit, Al-Zubaidi was kept informed of the nature of activities and works undertaken by the Marine Operations and Fleet Engineering

Groups and some other KOTC groups. He lauded the advance and expertise

enjoyed by KOTC, wishing for more cooperation in the upcoming period.

HR and Career Development Group organized an awareness presentation on "office work environment" delivered by Jamal Al-Suwailem from KNPC. It tackled health impacts of work environment on human body, including muscle, joint, back- pain and headache.The speaker shed light on some useful information about the reasons of focusing on office work environment, injuries resulting from the same and how to avoid them. Al-Suwailem also identified some regulations for perfect office work environment and the practices to be followed. He explained some exercises one should make to avoid the negative impact of office work environment, reduce pressure on employees and increase production.

A UAE Official from "ADNATCO" gets acquainted with KOTC activities

Awareness presentation on "office work environment"

Within the framework of cooperation and exchange of expertise with maritime companies

It tackled health impacts, how to avoid injuries and increase production

Capt. Mounir Berjak and the UAE guest Capt. Bader Al-Motari and Capt. Adel Al-Sulaihem with Abdul Bari Al-Zubaidi

Part of the attendance. In the inset, Jamal Al-Suwailem talking

A group shot of Fleet Operations Group employees and Abdul Bari Al-Zubaidi

13MAy 2016 NEWS

HR and Career Development Group organized a training workshop on incident reporting and investigation. Speaking was Mahmoud Shamma from KOC. He tackled incidents, identifying their causes, how to investigate, analyze data and report them.

Shamma also tackled incident definitions and procedures, investigation techniques, root causes, analyzed data of all casual factors conducive thereto besides studying some cases and clarifying conclusions and recommendations.

He showed some pictures and short videos to explain incidents and the way how to report them. The attendees reacted and participated actively through queries, exchange of views and debate on how to practice the same data and experiments in reality.

Training workshop on incidentreporting and investigations

It tackled their causes and how to report them

Mahmoud Shamma talking on incident reporting and investigations

Part of the attendance Part of the attendance