The Good Move On It’s First Year In Manila

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Safety Winners

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SeaTeam Honored in it’s Debut at the Singapore Shipping Association

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Riders of Dragons at Sea

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Face in the Fleet

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Singapore Christmas 2011

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Lessons Learnt from “Pio Pio Neer Race Track”

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Leadership Assessment Course in Chennai

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February 2012 | Issue No. 7

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The Good Move on It’s First Year in Manila

“The Good Move”

As part of its efforts to prioritize safety and security onboard its vessels, SeaTeam Management recently conducted a two-day seminar for the senior officers of its dry cargo fleet. At least 50 ship officers both from deck and engine took part in the seminar, which aimed to inform, update and prepare them on safety and security matters concerning their profession. This was the first annual conference in Manila for the seafarers and their families which is hoped to enhance commercial interface between shore staff, charterers and our officer. The Safety Seminar is in line with the company’s mission and vision to provide quality, safe, efficient and environmentally friendly ship management services that increase the net wealth of shareholders, while providing secure and professionally fulfilling careers for employees. SeaTeam also used the opportunity to highlight the latest safety and security trends that have been hounding the shipping industry. The Good MoveBeing fairly new in the industry with only a handful of vessels to man, Manning Agents CTI/Seateam Manila showed optimism it can provide value added service to

its clients and better welfare benefits to its seafarers. “We never had plans to become very large but what we do have is a personal touch, says Capt. Ronaldo Maniego (Owners’ Representative of CTI/SeaTeam) who makes it a point to personally speak to every single seafarer before they join a SeaTeam vessel. SeaTeam was started in early 2010 with 8 vessels and one year later, the company is already manning 17 vessels. Our main goal was that, within two years we wanted to be recognized as a quality manager, known for safety and efficiency by our seafarers and the charterers. I think we have achieved this; so overall, I am very satisfied,” stated Capt. Alasdair Smith. Managing Director of SeaTeam. Seafarer SatisfactionEarly in the conference, Captain Smith expressed his appreciation for the interaction generated during the seminar. “It was a fantastic experience to see the crew come together and to feel their support and commitment. We are very lucky with the manning staff we have here in Manila because they have been very dedicated and believe in what they are doing. The way they treat people shows they are committed to providing careers to Filipinos. I see good results from our Manila offices and their support is fantastic.”

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SEATEAM MANAGEMENT OFFICERS 1ST SAFETY CONFERENCE PROGRAMOCT. 25-26, 2011

SeaTeam shore staff, wives, and principals

��Capt Vincent Litan and Chief Engineer Victor Albano

��Capt Maniego updating the team

Owners’ Representative, Capt. Ronaldo Maniego

Managing Director Alasdair Smith

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Golden Endeavor winners: C/O Juniever B Asidera, 2/E Dominador F.

Maranan, D/C John Denver E. Roque, E/C Jake Anthony L. Tadena, Bsn Henry J. Rivera,

Ftr Edilberto P. Arrogante, Elect. Enrico P. Tandog, Leonard T. Bustamante, Reynold B.

Perez, Joemarie P. Bayuran, Roy C. Rono

SeaTeam crew onboard have apparently been well motivated by the company’s new Safety Winner Incentive Program. The safety program allows crew to gain monetary incentive for good near miss reporting

From L to R: 2nd Eng Sanoj, Ch Eng Nandkumar, Engine Trainee Ranjith, Capt Ayri, Ch. Off Eljeevdas

Safety Winners on SFL Yukon, Second Mate Santos, Motor Man Dela Este

Chief Engineer Jose Millan S. Yusay, Bosun Lito B. Bandiala AB, July P. Reyes Chief Cook, Marlon A. Gamayo

M.T. Pioneer – Winners of Safest Crew of the Month Awards

From L to R: 2nd Eng Sanoj, Ch Eng Nandkumar, OS - Pratheep Ranjith, Capt Ayri, Ch. Off Eljeevdas

or for being named “Safest Crew” for the month. The company has seen good participation in the program and feels it contributes collectively to overall safety level onboard

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Managing Director, Captain Alasdair Smith and Marine Superintendent, Captain Baskar Padmanaban, recently attended the Singapore Shipping Association award ceremony where the company was presented with its inaugural membership certificate and placard. The event also attended by the majority of established shipping companies in Singapore provided SeaTeam with a venue to showcase it’s presence in the market. The Singapore Shipping Association was first formed on 29 January 1985 to promoter and protect the interests of its members. Through regular meetings, the Singapore Shipping Association provides a gateway to wider networking and business opportunities which should help SeaTeam stay abreast of latest industry opportunities and developments.

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Holiday Message from M/T Pioneer

For the ones who lend a helping hand from shore While we are sailing in the oceans far away, Officers and crew of M.T. Pioneer take this opportunity to wish SeaTeam,A Merry Christmas and A Very Happy New Year!!!!

This is such an ideal time to think of aspirations of our company and transform them into realities. It may take a lot to set our sights on far-away horizons. But with our determination we shall reach those goals. Let us all consent to do that hard work. Preserve zealous belief

The gallant Second Mate and inquisitive Deck Cadet Supported by a daring Able Seaman gathered the nerves to ride this wild “Cetus” the sea dragon of a Rescue Boat as the sunlight flamed on the tips of the waves. There was a long, loud swishing, astern of the dragon. A gleaming trail of phosphorescence, like blue flame, was furrowed on the dark blue waters. Their craft pranced and reared, and plunged like an animal, as low wave came forward with a long swell. Their boat rose for it like a horse lunging at a fence outrageously high. The curious sea gulls came down close and stared at the three men with black bead like eyes and went in slanting flight up the wind towards the grey desolate north while rest of the crew watched with glee the return of the three heroes.

Submitted by Captain Rakesh Ayri

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to achieve those goals. Let there be intense patience and perseverance. Broaden that inner strength and persist in gentle hope to take our company where we want it to be.

Happy 2012 SeaTeam !!!

Capt. Rakesh Ayri,and Crew of M.T. Pioneer

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Faces in the Fleet

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Golden Eminence

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Golden Endeavour

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Golden Zhejiang

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Sea Hope

Golden Zhoushan

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Ulriken

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Golden Empress

SFL Sara

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New Team Mates

Singapore Christmas 2011

India Office

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Junior PurchaserSK Jayashree

Senior Purchaser, Mabel Ang, introduced her new born girl “Miley” to the Team

Mabel and Charmine Chang pose with the new baby

Admin AsstSaro Priyadharshni

Staff in SeaTeam Singapore celebrated Christmas with a Christmas Eve lunch and Lucky Draw. Those who were not on annual leave participated in the annual event. Gift baskets and hampers were awarded to the lucky few whose names were drawn.

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Lessons Learnt from “Pio Pio Neer Race Track”

By Captain Rakesh Ayri

“Pio Pio Neer” Race track of M.T. Pioneer was decorated akin to an Indian bride in multiple colours. Saturday evening, an apt choosing specially the day had been dull with rains on deck and no sun shine. Stage was set for the big game. The participating horses were registered well in advance and were called Ranjitha, Namitha, Anushka, Shakila, Hansika and Tamannah. Each well rested and well fed rearing to go on the race track!!

Soon after the bets were placed I took over the role of racing announcer. Mind you being a horse racing announcer is one of the most interesting jobs in all of sports. You have to talk really fast, yell really loud. As added perks we offered, free horseback rides whenever you want plus custom beds made of hay and all the free carrots you could eat from the cold storage of Pioneer reefers.

Our chief Engineer announced the only sport he was not interested in, was the horse racing because he did not know the horses personally. This was brilliant comment coming right from the horse’s mouth who turned out to be big time winner. Seriously it made everyone laugh out more than once. But once the horses started running on the track the racing turned out to be animated roulette.

Pumpy took the reins for first race as most popular jockey; others pushed and jostled over the rest to take his place. Chief Officer stumbled in after his watch and nine out of ten times he was regularly off the bridle (the dices kept falling out of his bucket) and took a heck of a lot of jockeying to get him into the race. It was fun while it lasted. But I have learnt some valuable lessons and have compiled them as helpful tips for all those lovers of the race tracks on all the ships.

My tips are : You must place bets on horses only after you have seen them walking around, because winning has a lot to do with how confident a horse looks and how he or she is feeling that particular day.

On that same note, don’t always bet to win on the horse with the best odds. It usually doesn’t turn out in your favour and you don’t gain enough to even recover what you loose on other horses.

It is worth it to steal a glance over the 3rd officer’s choice of horses on the sly, as he usually makes fairly educated guesses. However, don’t follow him blindly. Much wiser to make bets on top three horses if it is your first time betting. It is almost a guaranteed win! Pay attention to length of race. Some horses like expending all energy right out of the starting gate, while some like to creep up slowly.

Don’t feel obligated to bet too high. Make minuscule bets like $2 on each of the six horses. (seriously!!) It is loads of fun trying to guess an ‘algorithm’ for picking which will win. Of course you never loose.

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