Team Telegraph September 2015 | Issue No.

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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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MV Golden Finsbury Steams into Management

“The Good Move”

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HOST Upgrading of
St. Annes Orphanage
HOST has now completed upgrading work in the
orphanage; including works to the kitchen, toilets and
shower facilities are completed along with electrical
and plumbing works.
In late August we visited the home and provided all the
girls with sleeping mattresses and pillows. (Previously
they have slept on the tiled floor with no bedding). The
before and after pictures tell the story of the material
improvements but the biggest change is in the girls
themselves. Where previously they were withdrawn,
and miserable, this time they were smiling, singing and
dancing. The changes are nothing short of remarkable
and it is clear we have changed their lives in a positive
way.

Cooking Before
and After

Sleeping Mats
and Pillows

Showers Before and After

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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.

TEAM BUILDING WITH SINGAPORE

SEATEAM OFFICE STAFF
By Capt. Jay R. Velasquez, C/E Randolph Tartana

It does not always happen that senior sea staff spent
a fortnight at Singapore SeaTeam office before joining
their respective vessel assignments. Being in the office
seeing, feeling and having a sense of involvement in
the day to day activities of the various departments,
creates an air of comfort, good rapport and makes us
get to know one another better.
To break the ice of usual daily office jargon, the
Managing Director hosted and invited everyone to
Kart Captain
a TEAM BUILDING at Kartright Speedway for a Kart
Racing where the group was divided into three, given
the instructions and presto, stepped on the gas. Well,
some got there first, while others just got there.
Nevertheless, it was good fun and the camaraderie
warmly felt for it is the journey and not the race that
binds the TEAM. It was later followed by a BBQ party at
the Park Oasis Condo where the heat of the afternoon’s
Go-kart racing was quenched by light refreshments. An
informal opening speech was delivered by our respected
Managing Director where office staff who has been with
the company since its inception were duly recognized.

No doubt, these significant TEAM BUILDING activities

where sea-staff forms part of an integral group creates
a substantial impact in our concept to stay for good
in this ever growing company where both sea and
shore staff works together as a TEAM for a common
good towards the continuous unparalleled success of
SEATEAM.

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SeaTeam Management

Go-Kart Teambuilding Poolside BBQ

By Kuek Su Peng

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:

• Victor Che Ruiz Albano formerly a Chief Engineer is a

Technical Superintendent with the Bulker Fleet.
• Abdul Niyas Valiyaveethil Abdul Nasar formerly a
Chief Engineer is another Technical Superintendent
with the Tanker Fleet.
• Chinnappa Sagayaraj Jayapaul formerly a Chief
Engineer had recently completed his 2 months’
training in Singapore, going for his first drydocking
mission in China, will also join later as a Technical
Superintendent.

Winners James Yeap, 1st place; Vinod George, 2nd and Mark Adams, 3rd.

Qualifiers prepare for the final heat.

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Having been one of the 16 persons on the award list,
after 5 Years… I witnessed:
• Official opening of its own office space
• Sublet tenants moved out and the company occupies
the whole office space
• Staff growth from 3 to 42 staff in Singapore, personnel
with 2 crewing offices in Chennai and Manila, and
more than 1000 offshore personnel.
• Several single male and female employees starting
their families
• Fleet of 4 vessels grew to 33 vessels, with a total of
40 vessels expected in 2016
Managing Director Alasdair Smith
announcing award recipients.
Hot fast and happy SeaTeam
finished the day.
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• We have now three fleet groups and three Fleet
Managers.
On the awards night, in the midst of BBQ food, wines
and beers, the Managing Director also announced that
growth is being supported by recruitment of three new
shore employees, one inter-department transfer, and
two promotions of existing staff, to consistently maintain
a manageable span of control staff and experience to
support the fleet. The good news followed a great day,
with great team.
Majulah SeaTeam all the way!
The author receiving her 5
Years Service Award.
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SeaTeam Management
THE PRINCESS OF SEA BAY
After four tedious months of missing her daddy, two
year old Kenudi was all set to reunite with her first
Superhero “her TaTa” onboard Sea Bay. She travelled
all the way from Colombo to Singapore by air to set
sail; both first time. Peeping through the boat window,
her eyes were fixed on that magnificent toy floating in
the water, sparkling with lights all over. As the boat was
nearing SEA BAY; she was brimmed over with delight.
She discovered for the first time that boat ride was her
favourite leisure pursuit from thereon.
Kenudi, 2/E Rakkitha Rajapakse’s daughter and his
wife Janani joined SEA BAY at Singapore on 1st July
2015. Kenu, as she is affectionately called by everyone
onboard, could muddle through the industrious
atmosphere insta-mediately. She is pampered as the
“Princess of Sea Bay”. Her manifestation onboard
radiates colossal amount of positive ambience in
every nook and corner of the ship. Everyone perceives
a glimpse of their own daughter or son in Kenu and
prevue all their love and care to mollycoddle her. Apart
from being in a hectic schedule full of activity, she
made us feel at home.
It was for the first time in the history of SeaTeam
that a vessel had a complement of 34 folks. The total
number of families onboard now increased to two along
with Chief Officer Vikas Dwivedi’s wife Rajni. Coupled
with the fact that vessel is on time charter involved in
A bright smile from a beautiful girl.
Going shopping?
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by 3rd Officer Kannan Karuppu Swamy
cross harbor trade in Singapore; we had sumptuous
prospects for shore leave. All of us made sure that
Kenu went ashore on every available opportunity,
though vessel was meandering only around Singapore.
But she seemed to enjoy the Boat Ride more than the
Shore Leave itself. She was showered with gifts and
toys on every occasion.
Everyone is so much obsessed with Kenu that her father
was coerced to drag out his contract by all aboard. We
cobbled together a throne for the princess to reach
over at the dinner table as she was too small for the
normal chair. She is gifted with the power to appease
anyone with her endearing smile. The Managing
Director and Fleet Manager who visited the vessel
were also captivated by her charm. Her nifty tactics
substantiates that she would follow the footprints of
her dad to become an engineer. Sea Bay is currently
at anchor in Singapore, awaiting berthing schedule
for the last leg of discharge. All of us are relishing her
presence onboard and envisage sailing with Kenu again
in another ship.
Wishing the Princess all the best for her future with lots
and loads of love and prayers
As a subject of Her Majesty, Princess Kenudi, Long May
She Reign.
Helping on deck.
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Capt. Kalyan cuts the cake. 2/E Rajapakse enjoying family time with his wife Janani and daughter Kenudi

2/E Rakkitha Rajapakse ripostes on Kenudi’s visit:

“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.”

Thanks and best regards

2/E Rakkitha Rajapakse.

A gift from the Captain. Checking Dad’s helmet integrity.

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A Step Towards Innovation
SeaTeam Management welcomes
Golden Cathrine whole heartedly
especially for it has the new type
of engine not commonly used, MAN
B&W but Wartsila RT-flex engine
which is the first in our fleet.
Golden Cathrine an Ultramax Bulk
Carrier with 34900 gross tonnage
was delivered 28th of January 2015
in JMU-Kure Shipyard Hiroshima
Japan from Diesel United shipbuilder
followed by her sistership, Golden
Cecilie a week after.
Mr Artemio Fernandez, our Training
Superintendent/Quality Safety Coach
in Manila conducted his ship’s visit
in Jakarta to ensure Frontline’s
Quality Safety Campaign standards
are being implemented onboard in
accordance with MCRM. He sailed
with us until we arrives in Surabaya,
Indonesia upon completion of
our maiden voyage, backing up
our urge to submit an article for
team telegraph. He personally was
amazed on how innovative and
dynamic an engine has become,
from conventional type steam
engines to mechanical diesel
engines and now electronically
Camless engine
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By Mincy Jerome Maniego, Second Engineer, Golden Cathrine
Wartsila Engine 6RT-FLEX50D
controlled diesel engines. He left
us with something that we should
bear in our minds; “Though bright
minds cannot defy basic principles”
coming from a man who has a lot of
experience in the field.
Typical fuel pumps, camshaft, fuel
linkages, reversing servo motor, VIT
device, exhaust valve drive, driving
gears are no longer required in this
engine, thus it was replaced by
common rails, WECS control, and
fuel oil and servo oil supply units
comprising of electro-hydraulic
pumps and motors. Taking an edge
to newer designs and lifting itself to
higher pedestal of competing with
other engine builders.
A brief explanatory introduction for
RT-flex technology, it’s concept is
based on the Wartsila common rail,
with full electronic control of fuel
injection, exhaust valve actuation
and cylinder lubrication. It has its own
program “FlexView9520” in charge
for adjustment and monitoring of
engine performance. It is just a
click away from a normal laptop to
re-adjust cylinder lubrication, fuel
injection timing and exhaust valve
opening and closing actuation.
Amazing, isn’t it?
Flex View 9520
Fuel pumps in the supply unit
deliver fuel under high pressure
into the fuel oil rail via rising pipes
and subsequently through injection
control units (ICU) to each injection
valves. Fuel oil rail contains high
pressure fuel of 600-800 bar, the rail
pressure is regulated depending on
engine load. Meeting the demands
of charterers while taking care of
the owners can be achieved with
proper management, maintenance
and operation specifically fuel oil
consumption.
Injection Control Unit (ICU) and
Exhaust Valve Control Unit (EVCU)
Starting 1st January 2015, US
implemented 0.1 sulphur content
of Fuel consumption to all vessel
trading in their waters. European
Ports and other countries are
requiring as well, therefore this
design is well prepared for certain
circumstances:
• Equipped with auto-change over
unit to protect fuel oil pumps
from damages caused by abrupt
temperature changes of the fuel
oil,
• It ensures the engine is always
supplied with the right amount of
fuel.
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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.

The internal monitoring cannot be

manipulated for it has its history
function which stores events with
date and time. How good is that?
Minimizing spare consumption,
utilizing proper amount of fuel and
incompliance with regulations.
Flex control module

• Failure indications with help of • Lower fuel consumption due to

module LED’s firm timing of injection control
• Aux Blower request at low charge units
air pressure • Lower engine RPM with higher
power
This FCM-20 performs major role on • Better manoeuvrability for its
WECS-9520 thus troubleshooting enhanced control system (WECS)
requires nothing but a plug and
play system, WECS system has its Markets are now requiring high
Diesel switch – auto change over valve
FCM Online Spare that programs performing vessels that can cope
itself together with the working up with their demands all over the
WECS-9520 is the core engine
cylinders. Simply take it out and world safely and efficiently.
control, it processes all actuation
plug in. Simpler the better. Then
regulation and control directly
it’s done! It might not be the top engine in
linked to the engine:
the world but it is worth the catch.
Design Aspects mainly contributes: I can say a step ahead towards
• Common rail monitoring and
global innovation, and that’s “The
pressure regulation
• Higher efficiency than conventional Good Move!”
• Injection and exhaust-and start
type of engines
valve control and monitoring
• Interfacing external systems via
CAN open and MOD Bus
• Engine performance tuning, IMO
setting and-monitoring

WECS-9520 has no central computer

but each cylinder has its own FCM-20
(Flex Control Module) for the cylinder
related and common functions:

• Fuel, Servo oil rail pressure

regulation and monitoring
• Storage and processing of tuning
data (IMO, engine-specific and
global settings)
• Internal WECS monitoring (power
supply, SW-watchdog and command
linkage) Golden Cathrine engine crew with QS coach
• Calculation and processing of
common control variables (VIT,
VEC, VEO and engine state)
• Interface to propulsion control
system and to back up panels in
Control Room and Local Control

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SeaTeam Management

MV Sea STAR Sharing Best Practices

by Capt. Niel Richie O. Arado

Applying grease on hatch cover roller track ways instead of constant

repainting.

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.

Instead of painting, it is best to maintain greasing on these hatch cover

roller track ways where the grease acts as the waterproofing from sea
spray and weather, getting rid of rust and rust stains. This is normally so if done routinely.

Without covers, cylinders have no protection and are

exposed to cargoes sticking on them and possibly
damaging the seals, causing hydraulic cylinder leaks.
With these canvas covers, they are protected especially
when loading/discharging zinc or any concentrates.

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.

MANILA FAMILY OUTING

by Capt. Ronaldo Maniego

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
Statistics indicate that more than 20% of all injuries
occur to those serving aboard ship for the first time
and 55% of victims had served onboard less than 2
months. The fact is, newly employed young seafarers
are at a much higher risk of involvement in accidents.
Top dangers include:
• Slips, Trips & Falls
• Improper manual handling of heavy or awkward
objects
• Cuts and abrasions from hand & power tools
• Burns from hot surfaces, gases, or liquids
• Entanglement or pinched by machinery, doors or
hatches
• Standing in the impact zone during lifting or mooring
• Working on high pressure systems such as steam,
pneumatics, hydraulic or fuel systems
• Tension release of springs or lines
• Unsafe atmospheres in confined spaces
Everyone involved has a stake in promoting a safe
and healthy working environment so it is important
to understand and address the reasons why newly
employed young seafarers are more vulnerable. The
risk is escalated by:
• Inexperience or inadequate qualification
• Lack of confidence or understanding of systems and
procedures
• Lack of preparation for the job
• Unwillingness to ask questions
• Working alone or out of sight
• Inadequate preparation for sea conditions
Personal Safety Expectations
• I will look after newly employed and vulnerable completion of their first contract. The experience of a
young seafarers
• I will not work alone in an isolated location
• I will report unsafe acts and conditions
• I will wear a back support when handling heavy conditions on the spot.
objects or performing repetitive lifting
• I will always wear floatation devices when
boarding vessels from sea side
• I will not tick a checklist without actually checking
• I will set a good example by always wearing
PPE when needed
• I will stand my watch in a professional
manner, keeping always on the alert for any
hazard that may jeopardize my ship
• I will ask for clarification when I am in doubt
• I will assess and control risks to minimize
hazards
SeaTeam Management
by Weston Fitzgerald
To address these concerns,
SeaTeam has instituted a
multi-tiered induction process
to ensure all staff are familiar
with company procedures,
requirements, and safety
expectations. This includes:
• All Staff are issued a
Personal Copy of the SeaTeam
Induction Manual for self
study
• All Staff are required to Watch the SeaTeam Induction
Movie to ensure basics are understood
• All Staff are to attend a Pre-Joining Safety Briefing
• Safety Mentors are assigned to those serving aboard
ship for the first time
• Daily Tool Box Talks are conducted every day to
explain hazards
• Risk Assessment is to be a routine part of work
planning
• Seniors are required to be “approachable” so that
staff are not afraid to speak up or ask questions
• Dedicated Quality Safety Coaches are assigned to
monitor and follow-up safety matters on a monthly
basis
Although individual safety is the responsibility of the
individual, experienced hands are expected to keep an
extra eye out for newly employed or first time seafarers.
Marine Crew Resource Management techniques for
leaders teach us to emphasize teamwork, communicate
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
new people from the initial safety tour, through to
painful mistake is not a lesson our teams want to learn
during their first contact. Be vigilant in observing the
new guys; speak-up, stop and correct unsafe acts or
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TEAM KSL CHINA

by Capt. Niel Richie O. Arado

Quotes related to achieving company HSQE Policy statement:

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” By Aristotle

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.

The Road to Success: Strong and Dynamic Shipboard Team

Success often comes to those who dare to act; it seldom goes to the timid who are ever afraid of the consequences.
Patience, persistence and perspiration makes an unbeatable combination for success. Destiny is not a matter of
chance but it is a matter of CHOICE. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. Strong and
dynamic shipboard team therefore is important for this realization.

Keep Smiling and live LIFE to the fullest....

KSL CHINA MASTER, OFFICERS AND CREW

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Onboard Sports Fest
Team KSL China Staying Fit and Having Fun

Team KSL China looking sharp and ready to play ball.

He shoots; He scores. Pass to the open man.

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

TOP 4 - during dry inspection

with the present of Frontline Rep.
Capt. Dutt.

TOP 4 Hands are full at the shore

office.

Ready for Sea Trial

GOLDEN ASO meets MT. FUJI!

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.

See the priceless smile of our crew members…?

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New Team Mates

Singapore Team India Team

Purchasing Officer Front Desk Co-ordinator

Celine Cham Shruthi Divakaran

Deputy Accounts Manager

Senior Marine
Kanmani Ravi
Superintendent
Evgeny Khudyashov

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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