IERAL GEORGE SKRIMIZEAS ALLSEAS MARINE S.A. ween GENERALMANAGER yg Ese haeee x FILIPINO CREW TO REAP BENEFITS OF NEW EXPANSION PLANS Expansion for Allseas Marine is not a random phenomenon. As! have mentioned in the past, it is an ongoing process based on a meticulously thought-out strategy. Remaining focused ‘on our growth policy has helped us grow in all directions without sacrificing quality or competitiveness. And the benefits of this growth are numerous and concern us ail, whether in Athens or Manila, whether behind a desk or onboard a vessel. In the months to come, we are expected to receive the delivery of two new-built dry bulk vessels and progressively within 2015, two new Utiramaxes, five more Kamsarmaxes and four 1700 TEU container vessels are scheduled to be delivered raising our fleet to a total of 40 vessels! That's an impressive total of 13 new-built vessels. Modern, eco design vessels that will further reduce the average age of our fleet and will increase our competitive advantages. This increase in our fleet is translating into a need for approximately 450 new, competent seafarers required to man these vessels. And that's cause for celebration for the Filipino crew and their families that will join Crewcare and make our expanded family grow. ‘At the same time, we continue to invest heavily into the development of our own crew by sponsoring the career of cadets through our established Cadetship Program. In 2014/15, more than 200 cadets will join the company following our strategic plan to employ onboard each vessel 2 deck cadets, 2 engine cadets and 1 electrician cadet. Our target is to produce a pool of permanent, loyal crew who will provide top-notch services to the company and will receive stability, continuous employment and opportunity for advancement, in return. give and take attitude is indicative of our company’s continuous commitment to the society within which we operate. We care and therefore support the society whose members we employ, whose members we interact with daily, our local communities and the greater society within which our vessels operate and our international brothers and sisters grow and flourish or suffer & perish. We care to give back to society part of the benefit we receive as members of a healthy, prosperous shipping company. We are therefore present to assist our own and the greater society when the need arises, as in the case of the recent typhoon Yolanda, when CrewCare & Allseas in unison demonstrated their compassion and commitment by lending a helping hand to the affected areas. A financially stable company, continuously offering more job and career opportunities to its sea and shore staff, in a safe working environment and a socially responsible organization is what we shall always be striving for. THE LINK | 2Josephine M. Rot CREWCARE INC. PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER SOARING HIGH WITH BRIGHT PROSPECTS Crewcare has always believed in going the extra mile for our seafarers as well as for thelr families. Strong ties and good relationships from our staff to our seafarers Is what we have strived so hard to achieve. We have our HMO and other benefits, all of these things in constant motion. Crewcare is proud to present that we have our own Wives Organization, this organization is composed of beautiful, intelligent and caring individuals any seafarer can ever have. No one else, but the proud wives, mothers and of our seafarers. And the company Is always happy to help in all the financial necessities of the crew’s family, not only financial but also in all their other needs The company Is generous especially in its Corporate Social Responsibility as we continuously help and contribute in the different Organizations to help rebuild the calamity stricken places in the Visayas. It has been our commitment to provide disciplined and diligent seafarers to our Principals in a timely manner. To achieve this, we ensure that we meet our Principal as well as all the legal and statutory requirements by consistently developing our crew by letting them undergo the latest Training needs. The company is soaring high, with many vessels that will be delivered in the next few months and next year (2015). Despite the challenging market conditions, our company stayed on growing, giving the best benefits to our seafarers, consistent with the core values and committed to provide the most efficient service to our Officers and Crew. ensure their safety through Trainings and the welfare of their families. The continued pursuit of our company for the Career and Development of our Officers, Crew and especially our cadets to be a more competent and professional seafarers. We continually strive to provide a pleasant working environment and ample opportunities for education and trainings. We are continuously working for the best interest of everybody. Our company has just passed the AJA ISO 9001:2008 re- certification and we feel so accomplished. In addition to that, we have also passed with flying colors, the DNVGL Approval Certification on its Surveillance Audit for MLC 2006. For all of these accomplishments, we thank our ever supportive Principal, Allseas Marine S.A., the Managers and staff of Crewcare Inc. To God be the Glory. THE LINK | 3——= >> MILESTONE a Mv DREAM SEAS Monrovia 47 March 2013 Tl take this opportunity to inform you that last Saturday we celebrated on board the whole year in succession passing every inspection that came one after the other with zero deficiency since I took over the command of MV “DREAM SEAS” ==SDREAM SI < TEE SATAN Last year 21 July 2012. In that event we took a simple remembrance being proud as a result. |, as Master of Mv Dream Seas, serving on board for 14 long months (on arrival Ube, Japan 17th Sept} would like to express my sincere thanks to ALLSEAS MARINE for their full support to the vessel, our manning agent CREWCARE, INC.. the previous and present crew of DREAM SEAS and that | wish the same effort and cooperation will far to continue for good sake. THE LINK | 4GON SHIPPING INC. TAKES DEI P EXPANDS ITS FLEET TO FOURTEEN DRYB| BUILT by Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuil Dwr 37,227 LBP 182.96m ny os BeeaoTH 283m 17 Paragon Siping he, SUMMER DRAFT 10.50m (CARGO CAPACITY 48,902 m3 Grain | HOLD / HATCHES 5/5 ‘Avast Hla GEAR 4x30mt In January 2014, Paragon Shipping Inc. took delivery of its fourth Handysize newbuilding vessel. the M/V Proud Seas. which increased the Company's operating fleet to fourteen drybulk vessels in three size classes with an average age of 7.7 years compared to the industry average of 9.4 years. M/V Proud Seas was built in China by Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding and has a carrying capacity of 37,227 dwt tonnes. Following the delivery of the vessel, Paragon's operating fleet carrying capacity increased to 853,699 dwt. The Company is currently operating the vessel under short-term time charter employments. ‘Commenting on the acquisition, Mr. Michael Bodourogtou, Chairman, President and CEO of the Company stated “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of the Proud Seas, which was delivered to us on January 7, 2014. As a Company, we continue to execute on ‘our strategy of fleet renewal and conservative growth, while at the same time we remain positioned to take advantage of what we expect to be an improving drybulk market in the forthcoming years.” About Paragon Shipping Inc. Paragon Shipping Inc. is an international shipping company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands with executive offices in Athens, Greece, specializing in the transportation of drybulk cargoes. Paragon Shipping’s current fleet consists of fourteen drybulk vessels with a total carrying capacity of 853,699 dwt. In addition, Paragon Shipping’s current newbuilding program consists of two Ultramax drybulk carriers that are scheduled to be delivered in 2014, as well as two Ultramax drybulk carriers and three Kamsarmax drybulk carriers that are scheduled to be delivered in 2015. For more information, visit: www.paragonship.com. The information contained on Paragon Shipping's website does not constitute, part of this press release.CREWCARE IS GROWING BY: Jojit M. Cabusas / Cebu Branch Manager ‘Our Crewcare Cebu Branch office originally started in the year 2007 with the core functions of Recruitment to help in sourcing out {good and qualified crew together that will be sent to our CrewCare Manila office. We started in a very small office of 45 sq. meter that Is ‘only enough for a two staff,! utility and a few applicants that can only accommodate to the maximum of 10 -12 applicants. Apart from recruitment, family queries and assistance of our Cebu officers and crew is one of the services we give in the Branch Office, The officers and crew from the Visayas are enjoying this privilege of having a Branch office in Cebu as all their concerns can be course through from this office. It is also favorable to our approved and prospective candidates when as Pre-medical Examination is already being done in Cebu thus saving time and money to go to Manila. Due to the local services we do for our crew here in Cebu, our recruitment market started to boost up as well as our confidence towards the services offered to our seafarers. In addition to the HMO program benefits that is duly given for free to all our seafarers, their families and beneficiaries. Due to the good camaraderie among our crews’ wives, we also have our own Wives Association that we called “Cebu Mermaids Association” it is headed by our active wives officers and their members. We usually organize at least 2 CSR projects ina year, quarterly meeting and Annual Christmas Party. The Association's officers and member are also delighted to note that the projects they suggests is ably supported by our principal All seas Marine SA. and Crewcare Manila, through our President and General Manager. THE LINK | 6As part of the growing company we are able to get some cadets from UC-METC and in 2012 had the first (10) batch of cadets BSMT and BSME from UC-METC, all of which are already onboard our manned vessel. The 2nd (10) batch of cadets who passed the exams s taken last year are all lined up and about to board their respective assigned vessels. The 3rd batch of cadets were already selected and they are just Preparing to complete the required documents. Crewcare Inc Cebu and Manila significantly wanted to provide good service to our seafarers especially from Cebu and in nearby provinces like Bohol, Leyte, and Mindanao apart from it, the Cebu Office officially moved into a bigger space to accommodate more people, crew, families and applicants ina better and comfortable place.We are located in the same adjacent floor of the building at room 204 LDM Bldg. cor MJ Cuenco Legaspo St. Cebu City. This is a 103 sq. meters room with a wide space of receiving area, two Managers Office, ‘one conference room and have extra room designed for any seminar, events, training for our officers, crew, and wives. It is indeed a great privilege for our seafarers and their families from Mindanao and Visayas region to have this kind of big office space and we are able to serve more people better. | Eon r= ROOT Carat Aside of the core functions of recruitment, family and crew queries is being execute here in Cebu office in coordination with our Crew Care Inc, Manila's Admin, Crewing . Accounts and Training Departments as we love to care and Serve our crew and their families at to the best we can. THE LINK | 7 ixRECRUITMENT A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE (Recruitment of Seafarers Has No Secret Ingredient) BY: Michael T. Flores / Recruitment Manager Every dish served on the table of an exquisite restaurant has a secret ingredient. A wide variety and unique kind of spices that makes the food so good, that does not only fills the mouth and the stomach but also satisfies and soothes the soul. ‘Once the food satisfies the senses of the customer's tongues and fills their stomachs with bliss, news spreads like wild fire. People around the community recognizes not only the cozyness of the place but also the uniqueness and taste of the food. People become curious and with a sense of intrigue they come to the place. When they are satisfied they tell and invite their friends to this restaurant. The common people are like seafarers who are very hard to please. They are primadonnas inthe true sense of the word. They are no longer the so called “old school’ seafarers whom like me, a former seafarer, used to queue inside their company’s office asking for the mercy of the Crewing Manager for my line up. At this point of time seamen are already good researchers and listeners. When they seek for a job especially Senior officers . they only go to one place, that's Kalaw in Luneta the “heart” and “center” of recruitment for seafarers. Not only that they seek for employment but they also learn to mingle, befriend Recruitment Managers/Officers of different manning agencies. They are always eaves dropping and listens intently and asks the company’s addresses, their needs and what the company can offer..Like my example, the restaurant, Kalaw St in Manila , which is the center for recruitment has a wide variety of manning agencies, catering from the highest to the lowest wages in the market for all types of vessels, and with all sorts of benefits and promises alike. There are only 6 basic things which is a common knowledge a Manning Agency should cater and address in order to minimize the daily grind and dilemma of sourcing qualified officers and this is no secret at all. These are the most common questions a seafarer will ask, especially the Top Four Seniors officers during Recruitment: 1. How much is the sal 2. What are the Benefits? (Health Card, Rejoining Bonus, Standby Pay etc.) 3. What type and how old is your ship? ‘4. How long is the duration of your contract? 5. Is your allotment not delayed? 6. Do you accept recommendee/s ? THE LINK | 8RECRUITMENTE In my modest years of experience in the Manning/Shipping industry, | experienced the hardest lessons, learned from it and grow. That is when seeking a company to represent, and that company should be able to address the 6 six basic questions mentioned above.Not only they adaress these above integrity whose name is not blemished or tarnished with controversies, Like the saying that goes "No Man is an Island’ it simply means that there are no such thing as the best Recruitment Managers or Officers in the industry, It is a fact and an open book, that we will only survive this battle through networking and _heip of our friends in the industry. A wide range of networks of friends, who are always there to assist and lend there helping nands anytime of tne day.tt doesn't matter if it's during Weekaays, week ends of even hollaays. But again these fact does not justify the reality if the company we are representing does not have the integrity and cannot addresses the most basic questions including the support and motivation of our President and General Manager and the full cooperation of the whole TEAM and foremost our Principal. For that | am proud that | belong in the ‘Crewcare family. A company whois straight and with @ good reputation in the industry and heads up, integrity. A Management who not only supports the welfare of her seafarers and families but also her employees. A Boss who supports every individual and isnot hesitant to lead, speak, motivate and mould the people around the office, and recognizes the potential of every employee A friend once told me, be an "Empty Glass" because when your glass is full there is no room to fill it in with water. Have an open mind for corrections and criticisms, for this is the true essence of humility. It will be our guide in life for we will never succeed by doing it our way. Courage and poise under pressure is always the key in addressing any situation. We gain respect not only from our colleagues, our Boss but also with the seafarers who joins our company. So there is no secret in the recruitment of seafarers, it's the honesty in dealing with them. Always aim to work smarter not harder. We are not ‘only representing our company, our Boss but our selves> We are always told to be focused, smart and ‘open minded. In conclusion, 1 nave two friends from another manning agency, — two former Captains who curlousty asked me, what fs your “style” in recruitment of seafarers In your company? And my reply was simple, Sir, there Is no secret_ in my Recrultment, the truth of the matter Is “1 HAVE FRIENDS LIKE YOU IN THE INDUSTRY WHO IS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME AND HELPS ME IN OUR URGENT NECESSITIES”, ee THE LINK | 9ANTHONY SPANOS Senior assessor European Foundation for Quality Management Scientific advisor of the Hellenic Management Association and coordinator for the EFQM marine framework GRI G4 competent, Assessor EBEN Cyprus SUSTAINABILITY AND EXCELLENCE ALL IN ONE PACKAGE + The EFOM marine Framework by the Hellenic Management Association and the EFOM ‘The Marine sector is the most over standardized sector of economy as well as one of the two steam engines of Greek entrepreneurship Along with Tourism. As an initially non-Marine Excellence expert I have always been amazed by the complexity and standardization of the Marine Sector. ‘One has to tackle standards sa ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, MLC, TMSA, ISM code, including demands of the flag, requirements of the port authorities, demanding vettings by the charterers, strict preventive maintenance, recruiting and training of the sailors, follow up on latest technology evolutions on communication, environment, speed, fuel economy, safety and an endless array of other requirements. A holistic model which is able to provide a fully detailed “picture” and the full scope of a Marine management company, is though missing. All existing standards focus on very specific management areas sa Safety. Environment, Sea worthiness etc. The European Excellence Model of the EFOM is since 1992 such a holistic model. Born designed and sponsored by the European Union, is the most comprehensive and well known management model in the World. It provides an “Umbrella” to include all standards and requirements of Marine enterprises and of course every type of organization. During though the performance of EFOM assessments in Marine management companies 5.2. AllSeas marine | realized that one needs a lot more than experience in assessments to tackle the assessments of the Marine Sector ‘Therefore, with the suggestion and help of an obliging team of genuine “salty” officers mainly masters of merchant fleet, | studied the Marine terminology and interpreted the EFQM model requirements into Marine terms. After 3 years of preparation we finalized, at HMA, the EFOM Marine framework and received validation from EFOM in Brussels. The result was the below shown EFOM Marine framework presented at the stand of Lloyds during the Posidonia 20 14 Fair. in Athens Greece by HMA and the undersigned. The Marine management framework of the EFOM aims at providing a competitive advantage worldwide for the Greek Marine management companies and lead to an internationally acknowledged Certification through the Hellenic Management association and the European Foundation for Quality Management in Brussels. ‘+ Special thanks to cpt Kostas Simanidis QSVE AllSeas who has ccoetewee Been among the team of Masters that supported me to initiate rome, Occoe the effort. THE LINK |10THE SEEMINGLY MINOR ITEMS ‘that may sometimes cause a catastrophe. BY: George Kavonis Manager Technical Department (Allseas Marine S.A.) Behind this simple narrative subject description a tremendous hazard could be hidden that we are obliged to remind all seafarers of, as sometimes itis a seemingly minor thing, such as a mechanical deterioration or electrical comperent malfunction thet can lead to a major catastrophe. We're preity sure that over thelr past seagoing experience, all people in the shipping community have faced such examples, regardless of type of vessels or route tracing. It is also true that taking the age of a vessel as a rule of thumb, cannot be considered a full-proof safety parameter for alerting seagoing personnel. There have been new building vessels faced with main engine throttle failure at their maiden voyage, due, for ‘example, to the failure of one small drive belt connecting the console throttle laver and its components toa malfunctioning electrical potentiometer. Movement of the throttle causes the potentiometer to move and creates @ variable signal to other controls which manages engine speed, When the belt falls the control from the engine ‘oom console Is lost. Keeping minimum spares on board or assigning skilful engineers cannot minimize the risks of such failure, which may lead to loss of propulsion under unknown seagoing conditions. Other examples: A contact in a small electrical relay and part of the autopilot system stuck and caused a vessel to go hard to port at 24 knots; Three of four nuts on 3 propeller shatt seal loosened, want unnoticed and caused flooding of the machinery space vessel; [Aire chafed and grounded out cutting power to critical combustion controls while a vessel was at the dock, but not long after transiting 2 narrow harbor entrance. All the above are simple hazards and as a prudent management company we have to recognize and identify every single failure mode that could possibiy impact the vessel's propulsion, power generation system or steering system and developing a comprehensive preventative maintenance system for such systems, equipment and components is 2 very complex tark. In addition to the above it becomes an obligation of all owner operators, marine engineers, seafarers and others particularly onboard or associated with vessels, to think about and identify those high risk components which If a failure or malfunction occurs will result in a casualty. (Specifically components subject to gradual wear and tear or loosening should have priority for review.) Once identifying such components, the responsible personnel should refer to their respective manuals and determine proper maintenance requirements as well as take the necessary steps to prevent 2 future problem with the aim of reducing risk. Following proper procedure and reporting the checklist implemented by company's policy, properly updated, Increases the maintenance scheme’s efficiency in the future. However, addressing additional risks may be achleved through a proper risk analysis procedure which leads to additional controls and more efficient supporting actions, Safeguarding the lives of seafarers at sea at all times should be our first and last unnegotiable priority. THE LINK |11>> CADETS PROGRA ‘orging Alliance for Global Competitiveness BY: Emeterio B. Abangan Jr. Shipboard Training Officer of University of Cebu-LM Consistently evolving as a world class Maritime University in Asia and the P: UCLM is proud home to numerous national and international shipping industry scholarship programs bannered by the ever growing Norwegian Shipping Association Philippines Cadet Program. UC- Lapulapu - Mandaue (LM) sits at the foot of the old Mactan Bridge, which connects the cities of Mandaue and Lapulapu. These cities are zones for dynamic economic activities that Include the International Industrial Export processing companies. Lapulapu is also the home of the Cebu International Airport and many vibrant leisure gateways. With local_and International maritime industry affiliations, the BSMT and BSMARE programs of the university are certified by the DNV- Det Norske Veritas. PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY (for Training Center)LIBERIA REGISTRY (for Training Center]NMD — Norwegian Maritime Authority, DMD - Danish Maritime Directorate and the EMSA — European Maritime Safety Agency. Driven to be at par with the global standard of excellence, UCLM takes pride in the moral values and practices injected into its maritime programs designed to enhance the skills and competencies of maritime Cadets for the world’s merchant fleets and to set a standard for the industry as a whole to marvel upon. On March 14, 2004, the UCLM Maritime Education Program reached another milestone in this regard. . THE LINK | 12 a ‘ Ro SeCrewCare, Inc. a quality oriented global shippina/manning company committed to maintaining the highest level of professional ethics and manning integrity, came, saw and was conquered by what it discovered and were convinced that UCLM is and will remain a fertile training ground, possessing the facilities and equipment every maritime cadet needs to gain competences at a par with the global standards. The company was ably represented by no less than the President & Gen. Manager, Ms. Josephine Roldan and party who includes Superintendent Engineer Jose S. Nobelo, CrewCare Cebu Branch Manager, Ms. Jojit M. Cabusas and Crew Manager and Owner's Representative of ALLSEAS Marine SA, Capt. Ioannis Stampoulidis, I believe that partnership Is based on trust and confidence just as every ‘opportunity begets responsibility. Thus it is with great pride and expressed commitment that UCLM will continue to commit for continual improvement towards global competitiveness and quality as well as responsibility. Thank you CrewCare and here’s to the continued success of this alliance. To the deserving Cadets, Congratulations; This is the beginning of the realization of your ‘On that momentous day a brand new alliance was forged, between UCLM and CrewCare. Seventeen(17} deserving Maritime Cadets are mow ensured a Cadetship slot on board CrewCare's merchant marine _ vessels, after completing academic requirements this year, dreams and careers. Keep your feet on the ground and remember always, that this isa privilege and opportunity to prove to the world that you're worth it. THE LINK | 13Christmas last year was spent with less parties specifically because most of the companies opted to donate thelr budget for the parties to the devastated Provinces of Visayas which was hit by a strong earthquake in October and the strongest typhoon in the history of the Philippines, Typhoon Yolanda. ‘The whole country helped with whatever they can to alleviate the pain of those people in the affected areas. Many people in Tacloban, Samar and Leyte were like Little Baby Jesus who was born in the cold manger. So we are putting back this story as the real reason to celebrate = 2 Christmas. Our company being innovating held a Christmas gathering together with a charity campaign. It was truly a family oriented one with only few guests and mostly were the families of our company. ‘We embraced the season with so much glee. Our cadets prepared a surprise program which really made us proud of them. It was a song and dance showcase. simple yet prepared with so much happiness and love to share. We didn't have any exchange gifts but a basket was passed for any donations our guests can give for the typhoon victims which we had continuously sent to the affected areas for several months. Christmas is the time to remember how much we have been blessed and we want to give It back to the less fortunate. We provided financial gifts to the children who are eating once a week in the Church near our office :We discovered that the real meaning of Christmas are not the expensive clothes, gifts, luxurious party but simplicity in everything. We can make do, to have a harmonious get together by cooperating with each one. Sharing the know how on how we can save money to be able to share it with more people in need. We have also shared time and affection by packing up some unused clothes, shoes, canned goods, blankets and other stuff and gave it to the Church for distribution. THE LINK | 15——— >> EVENT ~ BY: Evangelia Soumila HR Officer (Allseas Marine S.A.] On 8th February 2014 the annual party of Allseas Marine was held at Margi Hotel in Vouliagmeni. All employees and their spouses/partners were invited to a well-organized dinner party. whose highlight was the traditional cutting of the New Year's pie, supposed to bring good luck to the finder of the coin hidden inside. The night started with a welcoming drink shared in a joyful atmosphere and when we had all gathered, Mr. ‘Bodourogiou made a warm welcoming speech, overviewing the highlights of the past year, thanking us all for our ‘efforts and preparing us for the year ahead. Dance music, delicious food and a variety of drinks were there to frame this annual gathering. It was, as always, a chance to get to know our colleagues better, to spend time together out of the office, drink and dance to our heart's content. ‘After a sumptuous buffet dinner which most of us endorsed with second and third helpings, most people joined an up-beat dance party that lasted Well into the morning hours. It was impressive to see how people from different departments, both management and staff, found themselves merging into a huge group of rhythm and laughter. The night closed with the promise of anew gathering and the satisfaction of a group unite by their Greek temperament and their pledge to a common mission, obvious in every activity whether professional or social in nature. Happy New Year Allseas! THE LINK | 16o°0 Save a life Give Blood BY: Evangella Soumila HR Officer (Allseas Marine S.A.) “Blood costs nothing to give yet is more valuable than any other resource on earth” On Thursday, 18th March 2014, the first Blood Donation Day was organized at the premises of Allseas Marine by the Human Resources Departmen and the Company Doctor. The creation of a company Blood Bank had been on the company’s plans for along time and It was thanks to the continued volunteer recrultement efforts and the uncompromising support of the management, that the project eventually materialised. ‘The blood bank Is intended to exhibit the company’s social responsibility and desire to contribute to the welfare of Its extended family and the local community, covering needs in blood by members of staff and their immediate families as well as contributing a percentage of Its blood supply to cover community needs in medical emergencies where blood supply Is not readily available. A total of 26 members of staff volunteered and supported this company project by registering their names and undergoing the required medical screening which confirmed their suitability to donate or excluded them from the procedure either ‘temporarily or permanently due to medical issues.¢ s Fillpinos, especially those fiving in the Central Visayas region, will never forget that it did happened on November 8, 2013 (Friday). Samar and Leyte provinces as well as the whole Central Visayas were endangered by the most powerful of all super typhoons for 2013, the typhoon Yolanda (with intertationat name-Halyan}, leavinda tral of devastation in its wake. Response and relief assistance to the victims were received from the different government organizations, Private sectors, civil societies, and even from international and local humanitarian organizations, in cash and in kind. ‘The openhandedness Filipinos, _ through different companies in the country, especially from those nonraffected areas, also offer their assistance in many ways. Crewcare, Inc. with the combined efforts of CCI Mermaids Association and the cadets , was also able to raise funds from different sources, especially from our |f Principal, Allseas Marine S.A, | industry partners and A$ MANILA suppliers.. The company was able to provide more than 500 ARITA a Poor Packs of relief bags of goods, items of necessities, and even Le Ciro! Cash to its affec crew, friends and their families, and to the Provinces through Caritas Manila. One of the nighlightson the company’s Christmas “Party _ last December ,2013 was the “donation Basket” going around the venue for adaitional elp to tne victims of super typheon Yolanda. Anything, big or small, }| monetary or non-monetary, if the intention comes from heart, will greatly benefit the many Victims recover from their normal living. are eat ian Inc. not only cares for its crew Biso "to others who calls fora THE LINK | 18 Ae el Se ¥Navigation: A New Era In Ship's Navigation BY: Kostas Sismanidis / QSM Manager E-Navigation is a term that we need to become familiar with in the forthcoming years. =) The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its 81st session decided to include, in the work programmes of the NAV and Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue (COMSAR] Sub-Committees, a high priority item on ‘Development of an e-navigation strategy’. The aim is to develop a strategic vision for navigation, to integrate existing and new navigational tools, in particular electronic tools, in an all-embracing system that will contribute to enhanced navigational safety (with all the positive repercussions this will have on maritime safety ‘overall and environmental protection) while simultancously reducing the burden on the navigator. ‘AAs the basic technology for such an innovative step is alrcady available, the challenge lies in ensuring the availability of all the other components of the system, including electronic navigational charts, and in using it effectively in order to simplify, to. the benefit of the mariner, the display of the occasional local navigational environment. E-navigation would thus incorporate new technologies in a structured way and ensure that their use is compliant with the various navigational communication technologies and services that are already available, providing an overarching, accurate, secure and cost-effective system with the potential to provide global coverage for ships of all sizes. WHAT IS NAVIGATION? ¥ ana t i i BEC id Navigation is an Intemational Maritime ‘Organization (IMO} ted concept based on the harmonization of marine navigation systems and supporting shore services driven by user needs. ‘Navigation is currently defined as: ‘e-Navigation is the harmonized collection, integration, exchange, presentation and analysis of maritime information onboard and ashore by electronic means to enhance berth to berth navigation and related services, for safety and security at sea and protection of the marine environment. It should be Noted that the term e-navigation is often used in a generic sense by equipment and service providers. This ciaim should be seen as an aspiration, rather than an indication of compliance. THE LINK | 19 e¢ s Fillpinos, especially those fiving in the Central Visayas region, will never forget that it did happened on November 8, 2013 (Friday). Samar and Leyte provinces as well as the whole Central Visayas were endangered by the most powerful of all super typhoons for 2013, the typhoon Yolanda (with intertationat name-Halyan}, leavinda tral of devastation in its wake. Response and relief assistance to the victims were received from the different government organizations, Private sectors, civil societies, and even from international and local humanitarian organizations, in cash and in kind. ‘The openhandedness Filipinos, _ through different companies in the country, especially from those nonraffected areas, also offer their assistance in many ways. Crewcare, Inc. with the combined efforts of CCI Mermaids Association and the cadets , was also able to raise funds from different sources, especially from our |f Principal, Allseas Marine S.A, | industry partners and A$ MANILA suppliers.. The company was able to provide more than 500 ARITA a Poor Packs of relief bags of goods, items of necessities, and even Le Ciro! Cash to its affec crew, friends and their families, and to the Provinces through Caritas Manila. One of the nighlightson the company’s Christmas “Party _ last December ,2013 was the “donation Basket” going around the venue for adaitional elp to tne victims of super typheon Yolanda. Anything, big or small, }| monetary or non-monetary, if the intention comes from heart, will greatly benefit the many Victims recover from their normal living. are eat ian Inc. not only cares for its crew Biso "to others who calls fora THE LINK | 20 Ae el Se ¥ur company moves to eNavigator software ship/office/ship interface. 1 brings admiralty Nautical Products & Services together in a single integrated system, making them easier to use and manage than ever before. Currently we are using parts of this strategy being ENC (full ECDIS ships}, ADPs, e-NPs, and now we are moving to the next step being e-navigator. We have already started the supply of the software called Planning Station ‘onboard the whole fleet which needs to be installed and have the requisitions for ADP, ENC, e-NP and their weekly updates through this software. OSM Dept is responsible for the implementation of this project. E-navigator includes planning station software (for ship's use) and fleet manager (office use). E-NAVIGATOR Ship}: Planning Station - A powerful PC application that allows users to view order and manage admiralty Nautical Products & Services on board. Enables the use of multiple digital products ‘on one screen, including ADP and the admiralty Information Overlay; Allows you to view and order admiralty Nautical Products & Services from a comprehensive digital catalogue; and Frees up valuable time on board by simplifying essential tasks. With Planning Station you make quicker, more informed decisions: Bridge officers ‘can overlay and view world-leading navigational information on one screen. Navigators can also apply the admiralty Information Overlay to ENCs within Planning Station, making it easier to plan voyages and view intended routes in detail. Furthermore: you can view and order from a comprehensive digital catalogue of admiralty products. Bridge officers can order charts and publications required for a specific voyage from a catalogue of admiralty Nautical Products & Services, cutting costs and freeing up time to spend on other important duties. With admiralty digital products and services, permits can be ordered and received immediately. (Office): Fleet Manager — A web-based application used by Allseas Marine SA (QSM Dept} to manage admiralty products across our flect. Helps to manage costs and ensure carriage compliance; remotely monitors on-board chart and publication coverage, as well as license permit status and reduces shore-side administration. With Fleet Manager in the office we manage navigational compliance.With Fleet Manager we can check your ship have complete coverage for inte routes by remotely monitoring admiralty navigational charts and reference publications held on board. Chart permits for admiralty digital products can also be sent almost immediately after any order is placed, helping you to ensure your ship meets the carriage requirements of SOLAS Chapter V. ADMIRALTY Digital Publications (ADP) ADMIRALTY Digital Publications (ADP) are computer-based versions of the UKHO's world leading paper-based nautical reference guides — admiralty Nautical Publications. In total, 70 Flag States have Now approved the use of ADP in lieu of per [and this includes Marshall Islands, iberia, Cayman Islands and Hong Kong} covering more than 75% of the world’s fleet of vessels over 2,000 gross tonnes. We have already supplied for the last year these products and the intention is to supply only digital products in the future. ADEN ADMIRALTY ‘What is ADP? ADP is a digital version of the paper Nautical Publications and consists of three product groups: Admiralty Digital List of Lights, Admiralty Total Tide and Admiralty Digital Radio Signals volume 2 and volume 6. They are fully vectorised applications which can be automatically updated and sold as a data service on subscription rather than per edition. ‘ADP is widely accepted as meeting SOLAS carriage requirements for nautical reference guides, and contains the same information as their paper equivalents. ADP_works in harmony with AVCS and e-Navigator, offering your customers the complete ADMIRALTY Package. ADP includes: “ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights - the world-eading source of navigational light and fog signal information. ADMIRALTY Digital List of Lights (ADLL] is an advanced worldwide source of essential navigational light and fog signal information. It contains comprehensive coverage of more than 70,000 individual light structures, including lighthouses, lightships, lit floating marks and fog signals. “ADMIRALTY TotalTide - the world's most comprehensive, realtime tidal prediction program, bringing global tidal height and stream data together. ADMIRALTY TotalTide (ATT) is the world's most comprehensive tidal prediction program, bringing global tidal height and stream data together. It allows crews to make tidal height predictions for more than 7,000 ports and 3,000 tidal stream stations worldwide.*ADMIRALTY Digital Radio Signals Volume 6 — essential maritime radio communicat information for 3,600 service locations worldwide. ADMIRALTY Digital Radio Signals Volume 6 (ADRS 6) contains essential maritime radio communications information for 3,600 service locations worldwide, including pilot services, Vessel Traffic Services and Port operations. ADMIRALTY Digital Radio Signals Volume 2 (ADRS 2) is a range of compliant, digital nal and timekeeping references to help ensure ships are at the right place at the 1e ADP offers “greater efficiency, faster updating and more flexible information access “helping busy bridge crews to make quicket, more informed decisions. ‘?*approval by flag states of the majority of the fleet trading internationally as meeting carriage compliance requirements. “up-to-date information — providing greater assurance for crews, operators and owners alike. “bringing improved efficiency, accuracy and ease of use to the planning process, our world-leading paper-based Nautical Publications are now available as e-books. E-NPS ‘e-NPs currently include: *ADMIRALTY Sailing Directions (Pilots) — valuable extra information for port entry and coastal navigation ADMIRALTY Mariners Handbook (NP 100) - the comprehensive guide to seamanship and key aspects of navigation. "The Nautical Almanac (NP 314) — essential for routine and emergency astronavigation, and s the calculation of daylight hours and mandatory gyro check Why e-Nautical Publications? @-NPs are ebook versions of our world-leading Nautical Publications. They speed up the updating process and give bridge crews easy access to the information they need. Small, weekly NM update files can be regularly downloaded via the internet and accurately added to e-NPs in seconds - far more easily and quickly than their paper equivalents. This allows bridge crews more time to focus on other important duties and gives decision makers more confidence on the bridge. Admiralty ¢-NPs THE LINK | 24offer end users the flexibility to use the same official and trusted info from our paper publications, in a quicker and easier to use digital format. The admiralty e-NP reader has been designed and produced by our experts at the UKHO to help meet SOLAS requirements, and to provide users with a simple and efficient product. e-NPs are displayed using the UKHO's ADMIRALTY e-Reader which is supplied as part of the service at no extra cost. This reader software has a simple search function that allows users to access information easily and quickly. All e-NPS contain the same official information as their paper equivalents, and most Flag States have approved them as SOLAS carriage-compliant. e-NPs can also aid inspections by clearly showing when a publication was last updated. More world-leading ADMIRALTY Nautical Publications will be added to the e-NP range ‘over the coming months. VOYAGER SOFTWARE (PROVIDED BY POLYTHOMAS) The Voyager planning station is an efficient way for crews to both manage and maintain the navigational information on board your vessels. Voyager includes a Chart Correction Service to enable your vessels to receive British Admiralty NTMs, Blocks and Tracings at sea via email and/or Internet. Voyager also provides Admiralty AVCS and Digital Publications updates and includes a full paper and digital chart and publication catalogue. As well as the core functionality you would expect with a service of this kind, also offers the following additional advantages over alternative solutions in available in the market today. For more information please see SOM 5.15A Voyager Software (Bulk Carriers) and SOMC 5.15B (Containers). ALLSEAS MARINE SA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM In our system we have updated relative procedures and circulars to address these changes in the navigation. Below is alist to help you become familiar with these: 1 1_N_ es for voyage planning 2. FCM_N_005 Guidelines for ship's library 3. FCM_N_006 Flowchart for chart room management 4. FCM_N_008 Procedure for updating Admiralty digital publications Shipboard Operations Manual Volume 1 Chapter 5 1, SOM5.15 Nautical Charts, Publications and Library 2. SOM 5.3D ECDIS Chartroom Management 3. SOM 5.3F Voyager planning flow chart (Bulk Carriers) and SOMC 5.3B [Containers] It is essential and vital to recognize timely the training needs of the bridge officers and revert with any questions and/or clarifications to qsm@allseas.qrMAINTENANCE PAINT COATING SEMINAR Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP) focus on the most globally advanced technologies from three key perspectives. High Quality performance contribute to the development of society and are based ona deep concem for harmony with nature. MP focuses on people and paints from the standpoints of ECOLOGY, INNOVATION and QUALITY, using the most advanced technology. Last 22 Nov 2013 , 0800-1200H, Chugoku representative Mr. Camilo Cuarentas conducted Maintenace Coating Seminar at CrewCare premises in Manila, and around 70 | seventy) attended the said seminars. The contents of the Seminar GB revcaveor pur oo ‘sm | Steel Preparation Surface Preparation of steel Substrate Application Methods Maintenance Paint on board Areas of Utilization Painting Procedure on weather part Basic Precautions ( Surface Preparation & Painting Application) including the Storage of Paint i.e cleaning of Equipments & Precautions for Fire Hazard and Health. The attendees participated with enthusiasm and at the end the Chugoku, Representative gave an exercise to all of the Officers and Crew the result were all satisfactory .. This is one of the Seminars given by AlllSeas Marine SA, this 2014 through Crewcare Inc. Manila. THE LINK | 26MT Network ‘SHIPPING, EMPLOYEES, MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA Last 21 Nov 2013 , MT Network, the world's oldest and most experienced maritime crisis communications network , conducted a seminar regarding the severest test for managing and protecting corporate reputation of the company. i.e. All Seas and CrewCare Inc, respectively. ‘The seminars attended by Officers and Crew as well as the Representative of AllSeas and Staff of CCI. The topic was all aboutthe impact on ship owners, cargo owners, financiers, insurers, investors,managers, crew members, et al, when members of the media or public post images and messages on the Internet via Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, TV, radio and newspapers. The Master class was very interactive session that gave an insight into both current issues and effective media response principles for senior management and designated company spokespersons. Participants were provided with realistic insights into working effectively with families, stakeholders, and media in a stressful environment and open discussion on strategy . message development and social media guidelines Looking at the impact of Social Media on the maritime industry. everything what your crews are posting and publicize your accident. Implementing a Social Media policy and training everyone from office staff to seafarers. The Seminar was spearheaded by Miss Elise Crooner, Director of MT! Network Greece and Conducted in the premises of CrewCAre Inc, Manila, PHilippines. THE LINK | 27 ssHealth Benefits of Quitting The day you quit your body starts to recover and your risk of contracting smoking-related ilinesses in the future starts decreasing. ‘As soonas you stop smoking your body begins to repair itself... Within 6 hours = Your heart rate slows and your blood pressure decreases. Within a day + Almost all of the nicotine is out of your bloodstream. + The level of carbon monoxide in your blood has dropped and oxygen can more easily reach your heart and muscles. = Your fingertips become warmer and your hands steadier. Within a week * Your sense of taste and smell may improve. + Your lungs’ natural cleaning system is starting to recover, becoming better at removing mucus, tar and dust from your lungs [exercise helps to clear out your lungs). * You have higher blood levels of protective antioxidants such as vitamin C. NO Within 2 months + You're coughing and wheezing less. * Your immune #m is beginning its recovery so your body is SMOKING J setserarhignting at infection’? "y 39 your Body * Your blood is less thick and sticky and blood fiow to your hands Within 6 months 2" feethas improved. * Your lungs are working much better, producing less phlegm. = You're likely to feel less stressed than when you were smoking. After 1 year * You'ré breathing easier as your lungs are now healthier and more efficient. Within 2 to 5 years * There is a large drop in your risk of heart attack and stroke and thi to gradually decrease over time. = For women, within five years, the risk of cervical cancer is the same as someone who has never smoked.After 10 years After 10 years * Your risk of lung cancer is lower than that of a continuing smoker (provided the disease was not already present when you quit). will continue After 15 years * Your risk of heart attack and stroke is close to that of a person who has never smoked.We were all Yolanda came a rain, but it seen, We feit lightning quick: 6 saw things ha We may not be some of its most devastating rainy seasons, floods are a common and forest has increased the isn't a thief at wind but not fe downpour ont———S >> HEALTH = FLOOD SAFETY RULES BEFORE THE FLOOD: Find out how often your location is lkely to be flooded. ¥ Know the flood warning system in your community and be sure your family knows it, * Keep informed of daly weather condition. ¥ Designate an evacuation area for the family and livestock ¥ Assign famiy members instructions and responsibiities according to an evacuation plan Keep a stock of food which requires litle cooking and refrigeration: electric power may be interusted ¥ Keep a transistorized radio and flashlight with spare batteries, emergency cooking equipmert, candies, matches and first aid kit handy in case of emergency WHEN WARNED O} ¥ Watch for rapidly rising flood ws V lfyou find t necessary to evacuate, ¥ Store drinking water in containers, A menay reminser trom: € Responsi THE LINK | 30Sng pePO™ vous Hand in Hand for Work Outputs Aap ee Crewcare Inc. . a Manis a esoe jana ens Mir wn's a © Staff & Colleag SBA Ee = £Tae RANDO, OS Mi TE, RHON) Ni IALTER | 1 - NW