28TH ISSUE
SEMESTER 1 / 2021 Company News 2-6
CREWING & TRAINING
Training & Seminars 7-12
Incidents & Activities 13-14
A Seafarer’s Report 15
Interviews at Sea & Ashore 16
LETTER FROM THE MANAGEMENT
Over the last 10 years, many ship owners have faced very
difficult financial circumstances due to depressed markets. But
since the second half of 2020, global shipping has, on the whole,
been on a steady recovery path and has reached levels not seen
since the ‘highs’ prior to the last Global Financial crisis in 2008.
Some shipping markets have now improved substantially and
there is evidence that the upward cycle may continue to run for
some time.
It is expected that this positive trend will continue for certain vessel
segments, with both higher freight rates, together with increasing
ship valuations. This should be supported by global trade demand
growing stronger than the supply of ships, together with more ship
scrapping. Of course, the duration of this upswing does depend on
a number of factors, as well as future contracting, but certainly
there are many healthy signs. This new situation gives our ship
owner clients quite some breathing space, as well as renewed
hope for the future.
Upgrading and improvements is not just an option, but a
requirement. Ship owners are considering all options for improving
efficiency on their existing vessels, as well as the design of
newbuilds in order to meet demanding environmental challeng-
es. This includes onboard equipment, especially in areas such as
eco-friendly designs and automation, as well as modernising
infrastructure ashore, from fleet control rooms to sophisticated
management software and other digital tools.
At Marlow, we always stand ready to assist our partners technically
in every way, no matter the scale of alterations. We can assist
clients by leveraging our resources, networks and experience in
this area to bring down costs and together, boost performance.
At the same time, we must also focus on continuing to invest in
the other main aspect of shipping – the human element. Indeed,
the absolute best asset you can have on board is well-trained and
SHIP MANAGEMENT AWARDS & SOCIAL
News & Projects 17-18 Long Serving Seafarers 22-26
Key Performance Indicators 18-19 10 Year Anniversaries 27
Regulations & Safety 20 Marlow Social 28-31
Preventive Maintenance 21 Photo Competition 32
Fun Facts & Sudoku 32
committed crew, as they operate the equipment and essentially
look after the assets, as well as the customers. Our crewing
process, which also incorporates training, ensures this. Of course,
this is more than just recruitment and management, it is also
the connection, care and all-round personal touch that is upheld.
And although at Marlow this is guided with a global view, it is fully
supported and enriched on the ground at a local level.
In other major news at our company, we have recently established
the new entity Marlow Offshore Carriers, which comes following
an agreement signed with Opielok Offshore Carriers (OOC). We
have also launched Unilloyd, a Marlow-VT Group Joint Venture.
A driving force in inland ship management, Unilloyd provides
innovative logistical solutions, with a managed fleet featuring safe,
modern, green, LNG-driven vessels and highly qualified personnel.
We hope to announce some other new ventures in due course.
We also continue to heavily focus on the full upgrade of our
tailor-made crew management software, global cyber security
infrastructure, and ongoing development of other digital tools for
our crew. This also includes some very exciting and innovative
new training equipment, such as Virtual Reality with custom-made
simulations for some of our courses, as well as an advanced Learning
Management System (LMS) that integrates online training.
In closing, we would like to thank all our seafarer colleagues and
shore-based teams for continuing to show utmost professionalism
and diligence in their work during these challenging times. We’ve
all learnt to somehow manage the situation as best possible and as
the vaccine rollout continues, we hope the worst is behind us and
look towards better times ahead. Likewise, our thanks to all our
partners, for your continued support and backing.
Wishing you all a good and safe year.
Marlow Management
 COMPANY NEWS
COVID VACCINE ROLLOUT CONTINUES

Marlow crew continue to voluntarily receive “But it is important to not limit vaccination achieve a lot as a joint effort, because
COVID-19 vaccines, primarily in various opportunities in countries to only vessels seafarers are key workers and they deserve
hub port locations around the world that under their flag or seafarers linked to this attention,” added Meyering.
are helping to facilitate the process, as well shipowners from their country. Of course, Thus far and at the time of publishing this
as whilst in their home country on their it must also extend globally, and we should newsletter, many hundreds of Marlow crew
own accord and supported by the company. consider places like Gibraltar, Suez, Panama have been vaccinated across the world
Feedback from crew that have received - locations where ships are really passing and in close coordination with partners,
the vaccine has been that the procedure by. If eventually there would be an inter- managers and ship owners alike. Efforts
is always well organised by the medical national initiative, say via the World Health are ongoing.
teams and fully professional, whilst no Organization (WHO), I believe we can
subsequent health symptoms or side
effects have been reported.
The US government has been particularly
supportive with this roll out, providing
vaccinations to any seafarer that chooses
whilst at port, and to date have helped
our company vaccinate many seafarers.
Usually, US authorities provide the one
dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but it
is also subject to availability and the policy
of the port programme at the time.
Cyprus, the Netherlands and Germany are
all also now providing vaccinations for
seafarers, which will no doubt help our
company create a lot more opportunities
for crew, since many of our managed
vessels regularly call here. Marlow crew receiving COVID-19 vaccines around the world
“These are all positive steps forward and
we hope to see similar initiatives all over
Europe and across the world,” said Joint
Managing Director, Marlow Navigation, Jan
Meyering during the annual Capital Link
Shipping conference in June. “This needs
to be a European and global approach and
we need to add many more additional
vaccination hubs in order to have this rolled
out at a much faster pace. On an EU level,
if every second or third country would roll
out a similar vaccination programme for
ships coming into the port, we would be
able to achieve a lot more.”

• Upon sign off, please make arrangement

COVID-19 for full vaccination during your vacation

and keep your Manning Agent informed
VACCINATIONS accordingly.
• If you are offered vaccination in port
Why is it necessary for you? during your assignment, we strongly
urge you to accept this offer.

We have created a short document explaining why it is important to get vaccinated as soon as possible. We strongly urge
all of our seafarers to carefully review this information. A copy is enclosed as an annex to the circular CDV-00-079,
and can also be downloaded/viewed directly via the following QR code on your smart devices.

MARLOW BECOMES SIGNATORY
TO NEPTUNE DECLARATION
Since the beginning of the year, Marlow
Navigation has become a signatory to
the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer
Wellbeing and Crew Change.
This international initiative aims to promote
and protect the welfare of seafarers, who
are the frontline workers of the maritime
industry carrying 90% of global trade.
It was launched in response to the crew
change crisis, which has resulted in
hundreds of thousands of seafarers stranded
on ships beyond the expiry of their con-
tracts because of the COVID-19 pandemic
and related travel bans.
Despite significant efforts by international
organisations and governments, including
a UN resolution, the issue is still far from
resolved. In turn, a taskforce of stakeholders
from across the maritime value chain have
signed on to this declaration. All signatories
to the declaration recognise that they have
a shared responsibility to ensure that the
current crew change crisis is resolved as
soon as possible and to use the learnings
from the crisis as an opportunity to build
a more resilient maritime supply chain.
“One of the most effective ways of addressing
the crew change challenge and building a
more resilient maritime logistics chain,
is by working together as a cluster and with
all industry stakeholders, organisations
and with governments to implement
solutions that works in practice,” stated
Joint Managing Director, Marlow Navigation,
Andreas Neophytou.
The Declaration defines four main actions
to facilitate crew changes and keep global
supply chains functioning:
MARLOW OPENS
BRANCH IN SZCZECIN
NEW BRANCH OFFICE IN SZCZECIN
OPENS TO FURTHER SUPPORT THE
COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT OF
POLISH SEAFARERS.
Marlow Navigation has opened a fully con-
trolled office in Szczecin to further support
the company’s recruitment of qualified and
experienced Polish marine professionals.
The office operates as a branch of the ex-
isting company present in the country and
is headed by Piotr Masny, Marlow’s new
Managing Director in Poland who joined in
early 2021 to strengthen the existing and
dedicated team.
“I am pleased to join the Marlow family,
a name already well-known and highly
valued as an employer of seafarers here
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• Establish and implement
common and high-quality
standard health
protocols based on
existing best practice
• Recognise seafarers as
key workers and provide
priority access to
Covid-19 tests and
vaccines
• Implementing
high-quality crew
change protocols
• Increase collaboration
between ship operators
and charterers to
facilitate crew changes,
and
• Ensure (flight) travel
connectivity between key
Joint Managing Director, Andreas Neophytou signing the
maritime hubs for
declaration on behalf of the Marlow Group
seafarers
“With this must also come creating greater administrations, ship owners, charterers,
awareness to the outside world, both to and shipping associations.
government and the general public. Over
The aim is to speak plainly about the piracy
the last year and more, there has been a
problem in the Gulf of Guinea and get all
large industry-wide drive, which we have
involved to address the real problems with
also supported here at Marlow and will
effective solutions to protect seafarers.
continue to do so,” added Neophytou.
By signing up, the signatories commit
Further to this, Marlow has become a
themselves to – among other things: Tangi-
signatory to the Gulf of Guinea declaration
bly supporting antipiracy law enforcement
on the Suppression of Piracy. In response
as mandated by international law, including
to growing concerns and increasing attacks
international treaties, (e.g. the United
in the region, a taskforce of stakeholders
Nations Conventions on the Law of the
from across the shipping industry drafted
Sea (UNCLOS)), by non-regional naval forces
the Gulf of Guinea declaration on the Sup-
providing a capable incident response capa-
pression of Piracy in May. The declaration
bility to complement regional coastal states’
has been signed by organisations across
antipiracy law enforcement operations.
the maritime industry including flag state
in Poland,” he stated. “Our
company’s former manager,
the late Michal Wisniewski did an
excellent job here and built a
very strong reputation. In this
regard, I take on the respon-
sibility with great respect and
humility and endeavour to al-
ways do my utmost to maintain
this standing, supporting our
crew here in Poland, as well
as of course our Group and
its clients.”
Marlow has been firmly estab-
lished as a seafarer manning
agency in Poland since 2002,
Marlow opens new branch office in Szczecin, Poland
with its office in Gdynia.
“Opening a branch office in Szczecin Szczecin is the capital and largest city of
further demonstrates our company’s com- the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in north
mitment here in Poland and reinforces western Poland. Located near the Baltic
our presence as a leading employer,” Sea and the German border, it is a major
added Masny. seaport and Poland’s seventh-largest city.
FAIR FUTURE
FOR SEAFARERS
In the wake of the COVID-19, seafarers found them-
selves both on the front line of the global response
and subject to difficult working conditions surrounding
uncertainties and difficulties around port access,
re-supply, crew changeovers, repatriation, etc.
In light of this, the 2020 Day of the Seafarer campaign
focused its message around urging governments
to recognise seafarers as key workers and ease
travel restrictions for them to facilitate crew
changes. The 2021 Day of the Seafarer campaign
theme continued to encourage governments to
support seafarers amid the pandemic and expanded
on its message, calling for a fair future for seafarers.
All within our industry know well about the vital work
of seafarers to shipping and global trade. Day of the
Seafarer has become an important
platform and opportunity to bring the
industry together and raise even more
awareness so to achieve greater appre-
ciation and recognition for seafarers
as key workers and ultimately a more
#FairFuture4Seafarers.
We would like to thank all seafarers
DAY OF THE
and office staff who participated in
SEAFARER

2021
the campaign and shared their photos
for our short video and to all who
supported the campaign online
to help drive this message home!
Here we present just a small sample
of the team.
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DAY OF THE SEAFARER #FAIRFUTURE4SEAFARERS

NEW ENTITY
UNILLOYD LAUNCHED

We are pleased to officially launch the new

entity Unilloyd – Powered by the Marlow
VT-Group Joint Venture.
Although a young company, Unilloyd ben-
efits greatly from the combined strengths
of Marlow Navigation and the VT Group,
with their in-depth knowledge of ship
management and sustainable maritime
logistics solutions.
A driving force in inland ship management,
Unilloyd provides innovative logistic solutions
with a managed fleet featuring safe, modern,
green, LNG-driven vessels and qualified
personnel.
The company’s operational management of
a hyper-modern LNG driven fleet of 40
vessels underscores its commitment to
sustainability and the environment. The fleet
features many state-of-the art vessels with Marlow VT-Group Joint Venture Unilloyd launches new website
LNG propulsion systems, new technology,
and top crew accommodations. Shallow-draft Based in the Netherlands, Unilloyd services minerals, alkylates, light chemicals, and
vessels enable heavy loads to be transported major national and international clients and is other chemicals.
even at low-water and point-to-point depot specialised in the sustainable transportation To learn more, visit the company’s new
transportation is also possible. website at https://unilloyd.com and follow
of dangerous goods including clean
on social media @Unilloyd.

MARLOW & OOC UNITE

MARLOW NAVIGATION AND
OPIELOK OFFSHORE CARRIERS (OOC)
SIGN MERGER AGREEMENT
In late June, the Marlow Group and OOC
signed an agreement in which Marlow
takes over Opielok’s shares.
Talks started in late 2020 have now reached
a successful closure. The key focus and
main driver behind the merging of the two
brands is to retain well tested and proven
qualities, whilst at the same time stream-
line processes and benefit from economies
of scale, which will result in improved
customer services.
OOC, a company active in the offshore
industry for over 20 years, and Marlow,
providers of all kind of shipmanagement to their requirements fused with the
services for almost 40 years, decided to additional advantage of a large well-structured
combine their strengths. From day one, Shipmanagement company able to pro-
the complete OOC team, the nucleus of vide and supply any services anywhere.
the new company operating out of Marlow’s Marlow’s existing offshore activities paired
Hamburg office, ensure the high standards with OOC’s expertise will result in new
necessary to satisfy the demands of the synergies and areas of growth.
highly regulated offshore industry.
The company, named Marlow Offshore
Carriers, will continue to offer technical
and crew management in the offshore and
renewables market, and thus strengthen
Marlow’s footprint in this sector. OOC’s
knowhow in combination with the Marlow
Group’s worldwide network will lead to
a lean offshore management company
embedded in a solid global framework.
For existing and future clients, this merger Operating in DP in close proximity to
translates into a personal, flexible approach offshore installations

Marlow and OOC sign merger agreement


CREWING & TRAINING
TRAINING / SEMINARS
TRAINING
KSMA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
AS STATE MARITIME ACADEMY
In June this year, Kherson State Maritime
Academy (KSMA) celebrated its 10th
Anniversary since being elevated to the
accreditation of “State Maritime Academy”.
“The last ten years have been a history of
continuous success in maritime training and
development for both KSMA and Marlow
Navigation and many cadets who have
studied and become maritime profes-
sionals. The first graduates of our cadets’
programme are already captains and chief
engineers on board modern ships,” stat-
ed Training Director, Marlow Navigation,
Joern Clodius during his address.
“This collaboration proves that a close
relationship between an educational in-
stitution and a company is the best basis
for training good specialists who meet the
modern industry’s requirements and who
can carry out their work in the demanding
and rapidly changing environment of inter-
national shipping.
“It is an honour for me to give the leadership,
the staff and the students of the Academy,
best wishes and congratulations from the
management of Marlow Navigation and
personally from the Chairman, Hermann
Eden,” continued Clodius.
KSMA celebrates 10th Anniversary since being recognised as a State Maritime Academy
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Over the last ten years,
KSMA has been a strong
and fundamental part-
ner in the training and
development of marine
officers for Marlow’s crew
managed fleet. The inter-
national maritime industry,
represented by Marlow and
the International Maritime
Employers’ Council (IMEC)
have made a significant
investment in developing
the maritime education
of Ukraine and particu- Training Director, Joern Clodius addresses the event on behalf
larly at the Kherson State of the Marlow Group from Head Office in Limassol
Maritim Academy.
During this time, educational facilities, The celebration, was combined with the
teaching standards and programmes at annual ceremony for handing over laptops
KSMA were upgraded and modernised to to cadets who recently gained their place
better meet maritime industry require- in Marlow’s training programme, as well
ments. The Academy’s graduates gained as incentives to the 100 best performing
recognition among peers and employers teachers at the Academy for their contribu-
and a distinct edge in the competitive marine tion and achievements in the educational
employment market. process, and especially for their commitment
and hard work during the pandemic.
“All these innovations and related achieve-
ments would not have been possible without
the dedication and the efforts of the entire
KSMA team. Painstaking work of the teach-
ers, readiness for changes and adaptation
to a competitive environment made the
Academy what it is today, namely, the best
Maritime educational institution among
many others on the territory of Ukraine,”
added Clodius. Cadets who recently gained their place in
Marlow’s training programme
MARLOW CADET
PROGRAMME EXPANDS
MARLOW’S LONG-ESTABLISHED TRAINING
PROGRAMME EXPANDS ITS REACH,
TAKING IN A GREATER DIVERSITY OF
NEW CADETS, INCLUDING FROM
GEORGIA, EGYPT, PERU AND PANAMA.

Marlow’s training programme has broad-

ened greatly, with new intakes coming
from Georgia, Egypt, Peru and Panama
over the last year, in addition to the already
well-established system in the Philippines,
Ukraine and Russia.
These new Deck and Engine cadets have
been recruited to enter Marlow’s structured
training programme via partnerships with
locally based maritime academies in each
country, including: Batumi State Maritime
Academy; Arab Academy for Science, Tech-
nology & Maritime Transport; Universidad
Marítima Internacional De Panamá; and
Escuela Nacional de Marina Mercante - Peru.
With this, cadets are provided the opportunity Marlow recruits new cadet from Escuela Nacional de Marina Mercante in Peru
to gain vital seagoing training on board
ships under the company’s crew manage-
ment in tandem with their final year of
study. On completion of their programme,
cadets will also have the prospect to
continue their careers at Marlow.
The industry at large has been predicting
for some time that there will be a serious
shortage of qualified seafarers in the
years ahead, especially management and
operational level officers.
Marlow’s training programme has been
established since 1996 to better attract
and foster new talent by developing them Simulator training at the Arab Academy for Science, Cadets’ formation at Marítima
through a structured training programme. Technology & Maritime Transport in Egypt Internacional De Panamá
Critical to this development is the op-
portunity to provide cadets the invaluable “This is all now further enhanced, with interested to join our training programmes,
seagoing practical experience, as well as greater possibilities as a result of the new both in the deck and engine departments.
to follow through a structured career path partnerships with maritime academies in
so to be promoted in good time. Our intention is to continue creating more
various countries.” awareness about our programme and of
“Our training programmes are all about Over the last few years, Marlow has course a career at sea overall to all, and
a long-term vision and focus on the also seen a lot more interest from female further build on this diversity and pool of
human element. They are set up to provide applicants and has helped create the new talent,” added Bankov.
a holistic, constant and reliable option for opportunity to take in those with adequate Well over a third of active seafarers at
supplying our crew managed vessels with results during the screening process to Marlow come out of the dedicated training
well-trained, competent and skilled marine begin their seagoing career with the company. programme, including around one third of
professionals,” explained Training Manager, “It is also great to see that we have a all officers presently on board.
Marlow Navigation, Captain Martin Bankov. growing number of female applicants

Further building diversity with Marlow’s training programmes


CADET RECRUITMENT
CONTINUES IN THE PHILIPPINES
Despite the logistical challenges created by
restricted personal contact, the recruitment
process of Marlow’s Prospective Officers
Training Programmes in the Philippines
continued its course throughout 2021.
The first step is always to reach out and at-
tract new talent to the company’s programme.
This is an ongoing process that is very much
sustained by our long-established and de-
pendable recruiting channels, namely part-
ner Maritime schools in the country and
further fuelled by Marlow’s own marketing
and local offices.
“Further to those selected via our partner
maritime schools, we maintain an open
invitation policy, where students can still
DISTANT LEARNING
LIVE & ACTIVE
A number of courses have continued suc-
cessfully online this year, ensuring crew
receive the necessary upgrading training.
Notably, the course Navigating in Heavy
Weather and Tropical Storm Navigation
for Deck Officers is being conducted as a
webinar. The aim of this course is to
provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours
required to safely navigate a vessel in such
weather conditions. It also aims to reduce
damage and cargo loss / claims due to loss of
cargo overboard in heavy weather.
Meanwhile, the Commercial Admiralty Law
course aims to refresh and update Man-
agement Level Officers with knowledge
Marlow continues its cadet recruitment process, with exams and qualification process taking place online
express their interest and apply online, since
they are not always able to visit our offices.
Our team in Manila will subsequently re-
view and process applicants in a smooth and
timely manner,” said Chief Executive Officer,
Operations, Capt. Leo Tenorio.
and understanding of current international
maritime laws, their application in the
maritime industry, and the commercial use
of ships.
Since moving also online, such high-level
training courses can be done by any officer,
no matter their country and location,
including those in more remote areas.
This helps avoid additional travel and allows
officers to conduct the training during their
time ashore.
Both of these courses are being conducted
by Marlow’s specialised training Consultant,
Captain Peter Grunau. Captain Grunau be-
gan his sea-going career in 1978 whilst
completing studies in Maritime Science,
majoring in Maritime Transportation from
the University of Applied Science in Emden,
Marlow’s specialised training Consultant, Captain Peter Grunau conducting the webinar training courses
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Candidates then have the opportunity to
undertake a qualifying exam remotely,
moderated by both Marlow and its partner
training centre United Marine Training
Center (UMTC).
Germany. He sailed on various types of
vessels on his way to the rank of Master.
In 1999, Captain Grunau was appointed
Managing Director of Emsstrom training
centre in Leer, whilst also completing
studies in Meteorology at Friederich Wilhelm
University in Bonn. Since 2013, he works
as Marlow’s training Consultant at UMTC
Manila, the Philippines.
However, Marlow will continue to develop
and introduce more online courses in the
months ahead, all integrated into the
company’s new Learning Management
System. Soon to come include online training
and webinars for marine engineers,
such as Marine Fuel management and
Troubleshooting Marine Automation.
See some feedback from previous par-
ticipants on the following page.
 SOME FEEDBACK FROM
RECENT PARTICIPANTS
This course is very well arranged and delivered clearly
by the instructor. Content is rich and with very useful
information, including videos, diagrams and actual case
studies. I believe this course is useful for management
officers not only for container and heavy lift ships, but
also for bulk carriers.
~ Captain Kononeko ~
I liked the course very much. Everything was
presented professionally and clearly. There were a
couple of technical inconveniences, but they were
quickly resolved.
~ Chief Office Maslov ~
NAVIGATING IN HEAVY WEATHER AND TROPICAL STORM NAVIGATION
The Commercial Admiralty Law course online was
very useful, interesting and very well organised.
The instructor used very understandable English,
case studies and discussions were very open and
useful, whilst home exercises and materials available
for download helped greatly for comprehension.
~ Captain Karyakin ~
The course is very useful and helped to enhance my
knowledge and understanding on important aspects of
commercial admiralty law. In my opinion, this course
should be attended by all Captains and Chief Officers.
The instructor, who was very experienced and a former
Captain, provided many real-life examples how to
apply the learning in practice. Each day we observed
and discussed animated case studies, had exams,
and were provided with assignments to complete.
~ Captain Nastasenko ~
The purpose of this topic is really very
important, especially in regard to weather
changes nowadays. It was very beneficial
that course structure was based not only on
theoretic skills but also practical experiences
of all participants. It involved useful guidelines
on how to negotiate with Charterers in regard
to ship’s optimal track/voyage and how to
protect vessel, cargo, crew, and owners was
discussed as well. In general, I managed to
refresh my mind, met with new information
about heavy weather navigation and can highly
recommend this course to other officers.
~ Capt. Mykhailiuk ~
This webinar course was very useful and
conducted professionally. The instructor is very
experienced and knowledgeable and provided
a wealth of information.
~ Capt Babayants ~
I was a participant of the Commercial
Admiralty Law course in June 2021. The
webinar was very useful and interesting for
me, and in helping to further develop my career.
Everything was perfectly organised and the
instructor was always available for questions.
All material was available via the Learning
Management System, including video lessons,
reading material and exercises.
~ Chief Officer Martynov ~
I really liked the course and how it was taught.
Everything was on top. The course itself opened up
a lot of nuances in commercial practice at sea for me.
The instructor, Captain Peter, presented everything
in a very interesting and easy to absorb manner and
I thank him very much. I believe that more such
courses should be conducted for the
command staff.
~ Captain Mimrikov ~
COMMERCIAL ADMIRALTY LAW COURSE
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WORK EXPERIENCE ASHORE FOR MARITIME STUDENTS

Each year, Marlow around the world takes on various student trainees, providing them with the opportunity to complete practical work
experience and gain a better insight into the maritime and shipping profession. This time we speak to Leon Petersen in Germany. Leon
began his three-year apprenticeship with Marlow Ship Management Deutschland (MSD) to become a qualified shipping merchant
(Schiffahrtskaufmann). We get his view on how it’s going so far and what he looks forward to in the years ahead.

What interested you in the maritime and shipping
industry in particular to want to study and work
in this field?
Since I was young, I was in touch with ships. I grew up in the
north west of Germany between Denmark and Hamburg. The
fact that I spent my whole childhood in this area and most of my
ancestors were seafarers, lead me to want to work in the shipping
industry as well. Another one of my priorities has always been
to learn a job which you can work internationally. Therefore,
looking for a fitting job that meets these two priorities was easy
– maritime/shipping makes it possible and provides many more
such great opportunities. I also wanted to follow through with
education as an apprentice, because compared to university, you
are working within a company from the onset – the apprentice-
ship programme in Germany contains work in a company and
lessons and school. The work at school includes the theoretical
part and the work in the company adds all the practical experience.
In my case, school and company work take turns every two months.
I believe this is a unique and ideal combination that sets you
on the right career path early on.
How did you hear about Marlow Navigation and what
prompted you to apply here for work experience?
I knew that I wanted to do an apprenticeship in the shipping
industry in general but had no exact idea in which field. I was given
a small insight to the shipping industry during an internship back
in the 9th grade at school, where I worked at a shipbrokers
company, specialised for freight and port agency works. This again
led me to the conclusion to look for a job in the shipping industry.
After looking at various job boards, I came across a company
dealing with crewing and technical management, something I
never really heard of but sounded very interesting. I was invited
to an interview and received positive feedback a few weeks later!
In a few words tell us about your work experience
during your apprenticeship at Marlow in Hamburg
so far.
I started working in the Crewing Department in August last year
where I learned how crew changes work and what’s necessary to
arrange them. I gained knowledge about the different documents
and trainings required for each rank and that the vessel’s
schedule can always change rapidly, which then demands new
efficient planning. After Crewing, I went over to MarCrew Agency,
which handles all the crew changes for vessels calling at
North- and Baltic Sea ports. I was included in the team very
quickly and was given responsibility in many arrangements from
the beginning. I had the opportunity to visit ships for all sorts
of deliveries and made the transfer for the on- and off-signers
between vessel, including accommodation and airport.
My current department is HSSQE, (Health, Safety, Security,
Quality and Environment) is rather different to the previous
ones, but also very interesting in its own right, dealing with
ship Certificates, Flag Circulars, and arrangements of audits,
among other tasks. Furthermore, taking care of all necessary
preparations before a new vessel is taken under our management.
In between departments, I have also been attending my schooling,
which has also been great, learning new theory and also meeting
fellow shipping students and sharing experiences.
What were some of the
aspects of your work
experience that stood
out most, such as in
terms of learning,
appreciation and
overall enjoyment?
The main thing I really valued
and appreciated is that I was
given responsibility. I like the
fact that I am treated just like
a normal colleague and not
as an intern. If I ever have
questions, I never hesitate to ask and my colleagues are always
super helpful, giving me an immediate and qualified answer.
I am always given assistance wherever necessary or requested.
Even during the time of home office, we maintained regular
communication throughout the day. This was a new experience for
all, and perhaps not always an easy situation, but the more I got
used to it the more comfortable I also became.
What extra skills would you say you gained most
from this practical work experience?
I would say that the main skill I gained is how important
communication is and which parties have to be involved in specific
correspondences. When I started working with Marlow it was
totally new to me to talk to people I didn’t know on the phone,
but after a while this became part of normal workflow. Another
technical skill I gained is the knowledge of different media and
organisations. But of course, I am still improving my skills day
by day!
What advice would you give other young students
considering studies and a career in maritime
and shipping?
From my point of view, you shouldn’t hesitate to consider an
internship in the sector you are interested in the most. Why not
start with an apprenticeship in shipping industry? The good thing
about this industry is that you have so many opportunities for
work once you’ve finished your training or university, and in so
many different fields. There’s truly no limit and as mentioned
earlier, it’s a job which can be found all over the world.
SEMINARS
UMTC HOLDS VIRTUAL
CLIENT FORUM
In March, Marlow’s partner training centre
in the Philippines, United Marine Training
Center (UMTC) held its first virtual forum
to keep clients updated on current and
new courses, plans ahead, as well as
information on how the Maritime Industry
Authority (MARINA) is addressing the new
normal during these challenging times.
After presenting UMTC’s timeline and some
key performance indicators, the confer-
ence focussed on how the training centre
is confronting the challenges imposed
by COVID-19. Work from home set-up,
free accommodation and shuttle service
for staff, strict compliance to health and
safety protocols, reduction of class sizes,
and implementation of a range of webinar
courses were some of the vital adjustments
made.
“Our goal was to make sure our trainees continuous conduct of examination, and
and seafarers continue to receive world-class the implementation of the MARINA In-
training and assessment, without com- tegrated Seafarers Management Online
promising safety,” said Managing Director, (MISMO) System.
UMTC, Donald Bautista. “All of these new MARINA also ensured that seafarers in
online courses have been created with ut- the Philippines are now prioritised un-
most quality, undergoing verification and der A4 category for the COVID-19 vaccine
validation before delivery to our partners. and the Department of Transportation
Meanwhile, all of our instructors have also (DOTr)’s and MARINA’s guidelines for
undergone training on best practices in on- seafarer vaccinations.
line teaching, so to ensure they continue to
deliver the same high standards.”
Almost 10,000 seafarers have thus far been
trained under these new conditions, as
UMTC continues its path towards greater
digitisation.
In his address to the forum, Vice Admiral,
MARINA, Robert Empedrad, emphasised
the importance of working together as
an industry cluster to achieve a common
goal and discussed a number of important
topics in the current climate, including
STCW guidelines on blended learning,
implementation of remote inspections, UMTC Client forum goes online in 2021

M/MARITIME SEMINAR Other topics discussed during the seminar Finally, following an impressive video of the
included charter party and vessel operations, recent dry-docking of M/V Armonia.GR,
IN UKRAINE Safety Management System (SMS), HSQE, M/MARITIME’s owner, John Mytilineos
on board IT tools, ship provisions, Planned addressed all participants.
At the end of May this year, M/MARITIME
Maintenance System, purchasing procedures,
held its annual two-day seminar for officers,
ship maintenance and other technical matters.
this time virtually.
Over 100 senior seafarers participated in
the event, both at sea and ashore, together
with representatives from M/MARITIME and
Oceanic Catering, as well as from Marlow
in Ukraine and Head Office in Cyprus.
Captain Evangelos Barmparis, Fleet Director of
M/MARITIME welcomed all the participants
and in his opening address, emphasised the
important role of the crew and how open and
transparent communication with owners and
managers is integral to maintaining a safety
culture on board. “We are open and engaged
24/7,” he said.
From Marlow in Cyprus, Crew Superintendent,
Christos Pouros spoke about Marlow’s crew
management activities and its longstanding
cooperation with M/MARITIME, whilst Crewing
Director, Captain Frank Brodersen spoke on Seafarers from participating in the seminar, both ashore and at sea on
the recent challenges imposed by COVID-19 11 vessels in three different oceans
and the steps taken to confront these.
Meanwhile, Alexandra Loule, Crew Manager
of M/Maritime, presented the initiatives of
M/MARITIME in this area, with owners
planning to provide vaccinations for all crew
on board where possible. At this stage, this
will be carried out when ships call ports
and countries where this is possible. Some
seafarers have already been successfully
vaccinated in the USA. Representatives from Marlow Navigation
Ukraine during the M/Maritime seminar
On day two, Deputy Managing Director,
Marlow Navigation Ukraine, Sergiy Khlo-
pkov introduced the team working with
M/MARITIME in Ukraine and expressed
words of appreciation to all seafarers for
their loyalty, support and commitment
throughout the crew change challenges.
Khlopkov also highlighted how vaccination
is the key for crew to travel safely and vital
for everyone’s wellbeing on board. Seafarers from participating in the seminar, both ashore Representatives from Marlow’s Head
and at sea on 11 vessels in three different oceans Office join in from Cyprus
 12 / 13 Training / Seminars Incidents / Activities

INCIDENTS / ACTIVITIES
LIFTING IN TANDEM

Seen here, a Heavy lift Tandem Crane

operations by Marlow crew that happened
earlier in February at the port of Melbourne
in Australia. The Heavy Lift unit at 118
metric tonnes and total weight including
related gear (3 spreaders, grommets,
shackles) at 151.5 metric tonnes.
Good job team!

MARLOW CREW HELPING EVER GIVEN STUCK IN SUEZ

Making news all over the world, M/V Ever
Given was finally re-floated successfully
after great and lengthy efforts.
Marlow crew on board one of the Tugboat
ALP Guard also participated in this massive
rescue mission and helped free the
giant ship to open up the Suez Canal
for hundreds of vessels to continue
their trade. We are all extremely proud
of our colleagues for this amazing job
well done!
The Suez Canal is part of the Silk Road
that connects Europe with Asia. It offers
vessels a direct route between the North
Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via
the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea,
avoiding the South Atlantic and southern
Indian oceans, thereby significantly reducing
journey distances. Its length is 193.30km,
including its northern and southern
access-channels. In 2020, more than
18,500 vessels traversed the canal (an
Marlow crew helping in the re-floating of Ever Given stuck in the Suez Canal
average of 51.5 per day).

FILMING NETFLIX SERIES

“OUTER BANKS”
Earlier in the year, Marlow crew were
involved in a special project, helping on set
for the Netflix action-adventure mystery
teen drama series “Outer Banks”, Season 2.
Due to confidentiality, we could not release
this story sooner until the series was out,
but we know it’s timeless!
Marlow crew’s involvement was sub-
stantial and work involved a rather busy
schedule. Crew assisted in preparation
of the scenery, props, and got involved in
some action by operating the ship’s equip-
ment (offset). The overall progress and
schedule throughout the days was suc-
cessful, with a very high level of coopera-
tion between the ship’s and Netflix’s crew.
The assistance of Marlow’s team was not
merely limited to the operation of the ship’s Marlow crew assisting in the filming of Netflix action-adventure mystery teen
equipment and prop installations. drama series “Outer Banks”
Some crew were even involved in the actual film! For instance,
ABFI Jenkins Osorio performed as a double of the character
operating a ship’s crane. He even received a special outfit for
the role.
After the filming was over, all props and scenery were completely
removed from the vessel to enable her to sail the next evening.
As the ship’s Master, Captain Pavelyev very fittingly put it:
“Although expectations were somewhat hesitant for all our
crew, the entire event finally turned out to be one great adventure.
Of course, it was also sweated labour, with our work starting
at 05:00 and finishing around 19:00 every day, but we are most
happy to have been involved in it and undoubtedly, it is going to be
a very bright spot in our memories. But now that the glitz and
glamour is over, we are back to our daily shipboard life.” Letter of acknowledgement from the Netflix production team, autographed
by the main cast: “THANK YOU for helping in making Outer Banks season 2
Well done to the Master and crew for their professionalism and
a success!”
dedication. You are true stars!

CUBAN NATIONALS After close coordination with Marlow’s head “On behalf of the over 700 Coast Guard
office in Cyprus, the Miami Agent and the men and women stationed throughout the
RESCUED OFF COAST OF MIAMI US Coast Guard (USCG), the rescued people Florida Keys, thank you for being Semper
were safely transferred on to a USCG vessel Paratus – Always Ready,” added Captain
In late April 2021, Marlow’s full managed
approximately eight hours later. Chamie.
vessel M/V Warnow Dolphin rescued seven
people at sea while en route to Miami in “I would like to thank you and the crew of Full COVID-19 measures were observed
the USA. M/V Warnow Dolphin for stopping to render during the rescue operation and their short
assistance to the seven Cuban Nationals who stay on board.
The observant Officer on watch spotted a
were stranded at sea on their tiny vessel. Our appreciation and praise to the Master,
very faint light on the vessel’s starboard side
Had your crew not spotted them and then Officers and all crew on board M/V Warnow
and immediately informed the Master who
stopped to render assistance, it is very possi- Dolphin for this great task of saving lives
came on the bridge. After an assessment,
ble that they may have capsized and been lost at sea.
the Master ordered the vessel to stations
at sea forever,” stated Commander, USCG
and immediately altered course towards
Sector Key West, Captain Adam Chamie
the light to investigate. Speed was reduced
in a thank you letter to Marlow’s Captain
for manoeuvres.
Palamarchuk.
A small boat was spotted, the alarm was
“I am confident that your actions and those
sounded and an announcement was made.
of your crew saved the lives of these seven
The boat had seven persons aboard request-
men, and I thank you for placing such
ing assistance. After careful manoeuvring,
importance on their safety. I am well aware
they were in turn brought on board the ship
that not all vessels would have stopped
and provided with food and water, as well as
to render assistance, making your actions
offered medical assistance. All seemed
all the more admirable for taking such
healthy but also rather exhausted.
selfless actions. US Coast Guard (USCG)

LIVES RESCUED
IN ARABIAN SEA and fragments was visible on the water remaining 10 crew of the sunken vessel
surface. The crew began search and rescue were recovered by the pleasure craft.
In June, Marlow crew on board M/V and eventually managed to recover seven All 19 rescued people were later transferred
Rudolf helped rescue nine lives from the persons from two life rafts, one person to a pilot vessel on the coast of Oman, as
sinking M/V Pioneer Star in the northern from a broken and half flooded life boat and advised by the national Port Control and
Arabian Sea. one person from the water. The last to be
found was the Captain of the sinking vessel, Coast Guard, whilst M/V Rudolf resumed her
M/V Rudolf was en route from Fethiye to who was himself in a weak condition, but was voyage to Jebel Ali.
Jebel Ali, loaded with steel products in fortunately also brought on board. We give praise to the Master and crew of
cargo holds and four heavy yachts on hatch All nine people rescued were in satisfac- M/V Rudolf who demonstrated exceptional
covers. It was near gale weather conditions tory condition, and provided with dry clothes skills and valour, and acting as one well-
with 3 – 3.5 meters SW swell. and blankets, food and drinking water, as working unit during this emergency situation
At 05:25, the Chief Officer on duty received well as any necessary medical support. The at sea.
a MAYDAY call from the sinking M/V Pioneer
Star, which was at 7.5 nautical miles. M/V
Rudolf deviated from her route and pro-
ceeded to the distress position, together
with pleasure craft Plus Ultra. All crew
mustered, instructed and stood by to assist,
with an additional lookout posted.
Once arriving at the distress position,
M/V Pioneer Star was no longer in sight.
Only an oily spill, some floating drums, debris
Crew of MV Rudolf helped rescue lives from a sinking vessel in the northern Arabia Sea

VIEW FROM
THE BRIDGE
A SEAFARER’S REPORT
REFLECTIONS ON THE
IMPACT OF COVID-19
IN THIS ARTICLE, CAPTAIN ROMAN
VOLCHENKOV AND HIS CREW ON
BOARD MARLOW’S FULLY MANAGED
VESSEL FOUMA REFLECT ON HOW
COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED THEIR LIVES
AND WORK AT SEA.
“No Civilization Lives in Isolation”,
a phrase that best describes our
current situation on board. With
COVID-19 creeping into every corner
of the globe, governments around the
world had no choice but to close their
borders and impose harsh restrictions
on the movement of people, so to try
curb the spread of the virus. But one
country cannot completely isolate itself
from others. We still need essential
goods in order to maintain our way
of life and that’s where the shipping
industry has ‘stepped up’, with a
service as usual mentality, delivering
all sorts of goods and products to
their destinations.
The shipping industry, however, could
not survive without its seafarers.
Unknown to many and working behind
the limelight, we are the ‘economic
front liners’, silently keeping the world
moving, delivering goods – everything
from groceries, electronics, fresh and
frozen goods, oil, gas, chemicals,
wheat, grain and many other dry
cargoes - literally anything that ensures
the survival of a civilization. In doing
so, seafarers have put themselves at
greater risks, as they regularly cross
borders and oceans!
It is important to note that even
before the pandemic, we were already
at risk from the hazards and dangers
of working on board. Consider now
that we are dealing with an invisible
disease where we know the possible
risks of being infected at any port of
call. But our call to duty is to manage
that risk so to ensure supply chains
are not compromised, thereby making
sure countries have everything they
need to survive and keep progressing.
14 / 15 Incidents / Activities
We all know that over 90% of the
world’s trade is transported by ships.
We earn a great deal of satisfaction,
knowing that we have served our
purpose and done our job well. Some
might not consider us seafarers as
key workers, but seeing the bigger
picture, we know, deep in our hearts,
that we are.
We perform our jobs with great
professionalism, even though some-
times we might be serving on board
longer than we signed up for, since
flight schedules are being cancelled
and yet more government restrictions
on the movement of seafarers are
imposed. We remain calm, positive and
patient, as we know that repatriation
and crew change schedules have also
been compromised since the onset of
the pandemic. Of course, we miss our
families and we miss our lives ashore,
but this is the path we have chosen, to
deliver cargoes economically, safely
and timely, with or without a pandemic.
The uncertainties and difficulties
brought by this pandemic makes sea-
faring life very challenging at times.
Ports are prohibiting shore leave for
seafarers even if this is something
we badly need for our wellbeing.
A Seafarer’s Report
As a seafarer, shore leave is a way
of dispersing the stress brought by
day-to-day life at sea and needed
for reenergising the batteries.
Ships run continuously, they never
stop. Seafarers, as one of the most
resilient and flexible professionals
in the industry, strive hard to cope
with the changes, working hard to
create a harmonious working/living
environment on board so as to lessen
the build-up of stress and fatigue.
We keep each other’s spirits up with
frequent recreational activities on board,
such as sports or playing musical
instruments. Others like to maintain
physical fitness by exercising, doing
meditation and yoga, talking and
socialising with each other and always
keeping the lines of communication
open. Anything that can replace or at
least imitate the satisfaction we get
from having some shore leave. We
know that it may not be totally the
same, but at the moment this all
we can do – we need to adapt to the
‘new normal’.
With the discovery of vaccines world-
wide, we all must wait and hope
and pray that soon this will all be over
and our seafaring lives will return back
to their normal ways. The pandemic
has brought great inconvenience to
seafarers’ lives and to the world as
a whole. We need the understanding,
open communication, cooperation
and mutual respect from the different
sectors – manning agencies, shipping
companies, charterers, local and in-
ternational governing bodies, the
seafarers and their families, and all
those who are involved in making sure
that the supply chain is uninterrupted.
We can get through these dark times
– times that, on a positive note, have
brought us closer and made our
bonds, brotherhood and camaraderie
even stronger. One day, when all of this
is over, we can pat each other on the
back and say:
“SEAFARERS - THAT WAS
A JOB WELL DONE!”
INTERVIEWS
AT SEA
RANK/POSITION: CAPTAIN
Length of time with Marlow: 18 years
Length of time working
as a seafarer: 19 years
What made you decide to become a seafarer?
First of all, I come from a long line of
seafarers. My grandfather was a Captain,
my father and my uncle are Chief Engineers
and my youngest brother is a Chief Officer
with a Captain’s licence. Since my childhood
I loved the sea. Many times, my father and
grandpa took me to their vessel when I was
young. And from that time, I decided that
I would like to become a seaman just like
my father and grandpa.
In a few words, tell us about your current
job on-board and what it involves:
Presently I am a Captain. I am working
on the container vessel HELENE. As for
my Captain’s rank, it’s not only a higher
earning position, but most importantly it’s
the responsibility for all my crew and vessel.
My vessel is my second home. I have a lot
of ex-crew with whom I have worked
with pleasure.
What has been one of your biggest
achievements in your seagoing career?
As for me, I do not only have one achiev-
ment. The biggest one is becoming a
Captain when I was 33 years old (in 2016).
I was one of the youngest Captains from
Marlow Navigation Ukraine. The rest of my
ASHORE
SENIOR CREWING MANAGER
MARLOW PHILIPPINES
Length of time with Marlow: 12 years
In a few words, tell us about your current
job position and daily work tasks?
My daily task is to provide overall super-
vision and support to five crewing groups
under my wing, ensuring everything is
running smoothly and spearheading con-
tinuous improvement in the performance
of our crewing groups. All this to the
expectations and utmost satisfaction of
our customers, principal and seafarers
alike.
What aspects do you enjoy most about
your job and the maritime/shipping
industry in general?
Life in crewing is never boring. Everyday is a
new challenge and in every challenge, there
are new opportunities for learning. There
is no off-the-shelf solution and in every
challenge, there is a new approach to finding
a solution. Crewing life is very dynamic and
exciting and I very much enjoy the feeling
achievements are safe voyages without reading books, telephone conversation
incidents to crew and vessels. For me, this is with my family and watching movies.
most important. Also, I have promoted When I was younger and in lower ranks
a lot of young cadets and ratings to their higher of course a lot of my free time was busy
ranks over the years. In this time of “digital” with furthering my education and training.
when social media ‘control the world’, I have
a lot of my ex-crew as friends across many What advice could you share to a seafarer
different messenger apps and platforms, ready to embark on their first voyage?
who regular stay in touch with me and thank
me or give feedback about their progress. This To my young seafarer colleagues, I want
to advise you that first of all you should
is very rewarding and makes it all worthwhile.
have a desire and motivation to work. I will
always give a good performance report if I see
What do you find most challenging
that the seafarer has a wish and intention to
in your job and life at sea, especially continually improve. Be ready for hard work,
in the last year and more with all the be ready that yours dreams about sea life
COVID restrictions? will be somewhat broken, but if you have
COVID-19 restrictions for seafarers and the knowledge and the desire to work, you will
industry overall have created many issues. do well as a professional mariner, and you
First of all, the difficulties with crew will be promoted in good time.
changes have increased contract
durations for many seafarers. Also,
not being able to go ashore during
port stay is a challenge. Many times,
I must explain to crew that as per
the port’s regulation during COVID
times it’s closed for all foreign crew
and passengers. Sometimes I need
to have a longer conversation with
crew about this, and in many ways
act like a psychologist. It’s not easy,
but it’s part of my duty as a leader
to listen and care.
What do you like to do during
your free time on board?
First of all, I usually do not have
too much free time on board, but
when I do, I like to spend my time
Captain, Oleksiy Byelov
of fulfilment whenever a challenge has been in the Philippines. I want to serve as an
successfully overcome. I believe this is the inspiration that regardless of gender and
main reason why I returned to Marlow in work experience, you can excel and move
2009 after trying other job opportunity in up in the career ladder.
Australia. In this job it always feels like
home and indeed, home is where the heart is. What advice would you give anyone
seeking a career in maritime?
What have been some of the biggest
Be patient and trust the process. If the
challenges in your work and how have management is entrusting big challenges
you managed to overcome these? on your shoulders, it means that they fully
Perhaps the most challenging would be trust you. Just perform the tasks with 100%
family life and work balance. As a working dedication, commitment and ability. Be
mom, it is always challenging to balance open to changes and challenges, as these
time and focus on both career and fam- will help build your character and make
ily. I am blessed to have a strong support you more versatile and valuable. Finally,
system that pushes and motivates me to serve with sincerity and passion.
focus on my career. It is also an advantage
that my husband is also in the maritime
industry (who actually came out of the
Marlow cadetship programme) therefore,
he fully understands the complex nature of
my work.
What are your mid to long term
aspirations in your work and career?
After I was promoted to Senior Crewing
Manager, I was contemplating on my new
purpose and I’ve realised that my new
calling is to support, train and coach the
new generation of crewing personnel here Senior Crewing Manager, Marlow Philippines,
Eileen M. Wong
 16 / 17 Interviews News & Projects

SHIP MANAGEMENT
NEWS & ship after the mandatory quarantine period such as grain, iron ore, coal and bauxite,

PROJECTS
required by the local health authorities. the vessel was redelivered to her Charterer
After completion of the works and with the for her next voyage. She was planned to
vessel fully maintained and fit for another load iron ore in Red Dog, Alaska, a port
5 years on the oceans carrying bulk cargo high up in the Bering Sea, almost at 70N.
M/V KRENOM COMPLETES
A SUCCESSFUL DRYDOCK
IN SOUTH KOREA
Marlow’s full managed vessel M/V Krenom
has recently been successfully drydocked
at the JK Heavy Industry floating drydock
at Mokpo, South Korea.
The drydocking, which took around 3
weeks, included the 1st special class
survey for the ship, a ballast water treat-
ment system (BWTS) installation to comply
with the latest international regulations on
ballast treatment as well as all the routine
works for a 5-year docking.
The most complex task was the installation
of all the piping and filtration/treatment M/V Krenom completing drydock at Mokpo, Korea Credit to all the crew on board
equipment for the ballast water system. M/V Krenom for an excellent job
This is shown in the ‘before’ and ‘after’ and for efficiently overcoming
attached photos. During that docking obstacles along the way
period, the Technical Superintendent as
well as the Owner’s representative were
on board, supervising the works. The
vessel was attended by Lloyd’s Regis-
ter Class Society as well as a number
of technicians and engineers for the vari-
ous works.
There was an added complication that all
of the crew had to quarantine on arrival
following a positive COVID test on one crew
member. Thankfully, there was no outbreak
and all the crew returned safely to rejoin their M/V Krenom ready for departure after successful Drydock BWTS in place on M/V Krenom

CUSTOMISATION AT
MARLOW IS KEY!
Together with the help of Marlow Ship
Management Deutschland (MSD), our fully
managed Queen B was recently retrofitted
at BLRT Repair Yards in Klaipeda to accom-
modate 53’ Containers.
Intermodal containers exist in many types
and a number of standardised sizes, but
around 90% of the global container fleet
are “dry freight” or general-purpose con-
tainers, mostly 8 feet (2.4 m) wide and of
either 20 or 40 feet (6.1 or 12.2 m) standard
length. The common heights are 8 feet 6
inches (2.6 m) and 9 feet 6 inches (2.9 m)
– the latter are known as High Cube or
Hi-Cube (HC) containers.
First invented in the early 20th Century,
modern 40-foot intermodal containers
proliferated during the 1960s and 1970s
under the containerisation innovations
of shipping companies. These containers
are a means to bundle cargo and goods
into larger, unitised loads, that can be
easily handled, moved, and stacked, and
that will pack tightly in a ship or yard.
Intermodal containers share a number of
key construction features to withstand the
stresses of intermodal shipping, to facilitate
their handling and to allow stacking, as
well as being identifiable through their
individual, unique ISO reporting mark.
Today, there are over 20 million intermodal
containers in the world of varying types
to suit different cargoes. Containers have
largely supplanted the traditional break
bulk cargo and account for around 60% of
the world’s seaborne trade.

Marlow fully managed vessel Queen B retrofitted to accommodate 53’ Containers

MARINE PROCUREMENT AND BEST PRACTICES
A fleet of vessels purchases considerable
amounts in spares, stores, services, lubes,
and much more. As such, a well-tuned
procurement approach is vital for increased
fleet efficiency, competitiveness and profit-
ability, as is the overall process of managing
quotations and supplier selection.
One of the top priorities is of course
concerned with getting high-quality prod-
ucts at the best possible price. Marlow’s
ship management division is supported by
extensive engineering and procurement
experience, ensuring all supplies and
equipment are delivered on time, within
budget and to specification.
In recent developments, we have introduced
Provision Catering with comprehensive
budget control and a live dashboard
overview on a trial basis for six of vessels
under our full management. We have
also secured new negotiated rates with
MAN Energy Solutions and a new contract
with Survitec for Firefighting and Safety,
Free Fall Life Boat Service, Rescue Boat
Service, and Life raft exchange service
worldwide.
Both of these will provide
considerable savings against
vessel OpEx. Meanwhile a new
group fleet tender is under
way for bridge equipment
and services, which has the
potential to generate additional
fleet wide savings.
Some key aspects to Marlow’s
optimisation in procurement
include:
Marlow’s ship management division supported by
• Automated and simplified extensive engineering and procurement experience
process, including mainly
negotiated prices with approved
suppliers worldwide; • Benchmarking processes and prices,
together with regular evaluation of
• Diligent planning of the entire fleet’s suppliers, among other approaches.
demands so as to leverage greater
• Digital integration of our procurement
economies-of-scale;
system with third party marine
• Strategic sourcing activities; purchasing platforms.
• Harmonisation and centralisation
of the management of data; Building trust with suppliers and maintaining
long term relationships best describes our
• Streamlining software systems to core approach for procurement, as opposed
better support purchasing to simply taking a price driven approach.
departments; and

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

At Marlow, our aim is to provide a cus-
tomised and dedicated ship management
service. We always focus on being resource-
ful and balancing accounts, yet without
any compromise to quality and safety, as well
as of course overall performance.
Led by corporate governance, we are also
fully committed to ensuring our business
practices are both in tune with the modern-
day values and requirements of shipping,
but also proactive and leading within our
sector. Integral to this progress is our ap-
proach to safety and sustainability, driven
by an agenda, and responsibility, towards
the environment, our people and society at
large. Our Environmental, Social, and Corpo-
rate Governance (ESG) is focussed on:
• Supporting global decarbonisation
& environmental action
• Diversity at sea and ashore, with
an inclusive culture, and
• Ongoing care for our communities
At the same time, we stand ready to
support our client’s efforts and other
stakeholders to achieve these common
goals, ensuring flexible and resilient
solutions, ongoing investment, innovation
and industry-wide collaboration.

FLEET BENCHMARKING
The majority of our full managed vessels are classed with DNVGL. It is therefore appropriate that we compare our managed fleet
against DNVGL classed vessels of similar type as an industry benchmark.
Using data from the last three years, we note that our managed fleet is consistently outperforming the industry with regards to conditions
of class and Port State Control deficiencies. Class conditions do not only pose safety concerns but can also create commercial challenges
for the Owners in trading those vessels. The average number of CoCs per vessel in 2021 (YTD) has been 1.35 against an industry
benchmark of 4.75 for the same period (see figure 1.1 & 1.2).

12.00
6.00
10.00

8.00 4.00

6.00
2.00
4.00
0.00
2.00
2019 2020 2021
0.00
2019 2020 2021

Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2

 18 / 19 News & Projects Key Performance Indicators

Findings by Category

Main Structure 81 242

Hull Equipment 44 124
Machinery - and Marine Piping Systems 30 176
Safety 30 174
Navigation, Communication and Control 23 150
Propulsion and Steering 19 87
Environment 19 77
Electric Power 12 74
Stability, Watertight and Weathertight Integrity 12 38
Safety Management 49
General 18
Cargo Handling 14
Security Management
Vessel 0 50 100 150 200 250 300

No of findings Fig. 1.3

Fig. 1.3

It is also equally as important to not only

analyse the frequency of Class findings but
also the categories. According to our 2021
data the majority of the Class findings had to
do with main structure and hull equipment. 2
We have seen a decrease in safety related 1.8
findings compared to 2020 data (figure 1.3). 1.6
1.4
The fleet’s Port State Control performance
1.2
in comparison with the DNVGL fleet of 1
similar vessel types continues to show a 0.8
healthy advantage for 2021 (figure 1.4). 0.6
0.4
0.2
FLEET DOWNTIME 0
2019 2020 2021
During the year unplanned main engine
stoppages accounted for just over 40% of
downtime reasons which is almost half the
amount of what it was in 2020 (figure 1.5). Fig. 1.4

Days

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Fig. 1.5
Figure 1: % Split of Top 8 Downtime Reasons in 2021
REGULATIONS & SAFETY
NAVIGATING THROUGH SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE – A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR MASTERS
WHAT ARE SANCTIONS?
The international sanctions regime is becoming ever more
complex as countries impose sanctions on both States and
individuals and adopt sanction laws to prohibit trade with certain
specified sanctioned countries.
The restrictions apply on the sale and/or shipment of products,
as well as related activities and may often apply regardless of
the type of products being sold or shipped or the location
from which the sale or shipment originates. In many cases, those
sales/shipments can relate to arms, ammunition, petroleum or
nuclear – related products or other items.
Some of the main countries implementing sanctions are the
United States of America, the European Union and the UK. US
Sanction Laws are normally imposed and administered by the
Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of
the Treasury (“OFAC”), the U.S. Department of State or the U.S.
Department of Commerce.
The main high-risk countries affected by sanctions include Iran,
North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Sudan, Venezuela, the Crimea region
and Russia but other countries may be added and it is necessary
to keep up to date as sanction rules can change very quickly.
The penalties for breaking sanction laws can be considerable.
The authorities responsible for applying sanctions have huge
powers that can reach any shipping company worldwide. From
a practical point of view, ship owners may be contacted directly
by the government offices administrating sanctions in order to
prosecute them but in many cases they might find that payments
for hire or freight or other transfers are suddenly blocked as
they pass through US or EU banking systems.
Ships may also be blacklisted, banned from certain trades or have
their cargo confiscated. This can cause considerable disruption
to a shipping company’s activities. Normal shipping insurance cover
such as hull and machinery and P&I cover, as well as classification
and flag registration may not be available to ship owners who
breach sanction laws and their entire fleets may be blacklisted.
HOW TO AVOID BREAKING SANCTIONS LAWS?
Ship owners need to carry out due diligence to ensure their ships
do not violate Sanction Laws:
• Learning as much as possible about the charterer
and the shipper before fixing the employment.
• Checking whether a cargo shipment involves exports to
sanctioned countries or is a sanctioned cargo.
• Continuously monitoring their fleet’s positions, tracks and
activities and ensuring that the AIS/LRIT units are
continuously operational.
• Using standard industry time and voyage charter and ship to
ship (STS) sanction clauses in charter parties as well as
ensuring that their ship manager contracts include unlawful
trade clauses.
AIS, LRIT ‘SWITCH OFF’ AND SHIP-TO-SHIP
(STS) TRANSFER ACTIVITIES
Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Long
Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) is now
closely monitored by most countries implementing
sanction regimes. Ships ‘going dark’ i.e. switching
off their units are considered to be prime
targets for sanction checks. Therefore, it should
be stated as the company policy to require
continuous broadcasting of AIS and LRIT in accor-
dance with SOLAS unless switching off AIS has been
agreed with the Designated Person Ashore or the Company
Security Officer. In such a case, the period and location when
the AIS was switched off is to be documented and Masters
shall ensure that deck officers are fully aware of this requirement.
STS activities are also considered to be high risk for sanctioned
cargoes since the origin of the cargo can be concealed through
multiple Bills of Lading on different vessels. Masters shall not
engage in any STS transfer operations of cargo or bunkering
operations without the express written permission of their
ship owners.
STS operations should always have the express
written permission of ship owners
OTHER WARNING SIGNALS
Masters should be aware of the following so called ‘red’ flags
which might indicate that the Charterer is trying to avoid sanction
regulations:
• Orders to proceed to countries or ports
which are under sanctions
• Placing of orders for supplies, bunkers
or equipment in countries or ports
under sanctions.
• Instructions not to declare port
calls or STS operations
• Refusing to supply certain information on
Bills of Lading, cargo manifests or other cargo related data.
• Providing false or incorrect documentation to the Master

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
PROTECTION OF BALLAST TANKS
USING SACRIFICIAL ANODES
Corrosion is one of the greatest enemies
of the ship and its machinery and for
the people working on the ship, it is the
toughest enemy to fight against.
Ballast tank integrity is essential to the
operation and safety of merchant ships.
The fact that ballast tanks are prone to
corrosion, poses a distinct problem for
a ship.
The structure of a ballast tank is extremely
complex. On board of double hull ships,
all reinforcements have been shifted to
the ballast tanks in order to obtain
smooth-walled cargo compartments.
Corrosion in ballast tanks has a complex
nature. The corrosion rate is, amongst
others, determined by:
• high temperature in the tanks due
to the thermos effect
• high humidity, the chlorides present
in seawater
• the cyclic variations wet/dry and
cold/warm
• high oxygen reduction potential
of the seawater
• microbial induced corrosion
• flexibility of the structures
• use of high tensile steel qualities
• pollution of the ballast water
• marine fouling
• galvanic effects, and
• steel qualities
For this reason, in order to ensure that
the ship remains protected as the coating
deteriorates, cathodic protection is used.
Cathodic protection’ (CP) can be defined
as e.g. “electrochemical protection by de-
creasing the corrosion potential to a level
at which the corrosion rate of the metal
is significantly reduced” (ISO 8044).
20 / 21 Regulations & Safety
In the case of a ship, seawater acts as an
electrolyte and transfers the electrons
from the anode by oxidizing it over the
steel plate and making a protecting layer.
The anode will corrode first sacrificing it
to protect the steel plate and it is thus
called sacrificial anode.
An anode will normally protect surfaces
in direct “line of sight” – surfaces behind
stiffeners and around corners will not be
adequately protected.
In most cases in the maritime industry,
zinc and aluminium are used as a sacrificial
anode to protect the main hull; ballast
tanks, sea chests and heat exchangers
of a ship from corrosion. Aluminium
anodes are generally preferred over zinc
anodes, as a result of its technical and
economic advantages.
There are, however, concerns using alu-
minium alloyed anodes in certain tanks
(Tanks for liquid cargo with flash point
<60 °C and in Ballast Tanks adjacent
to tanks for liquid cargo with flash point
<60 °C) due to the risk of sparking if
the anode strikes a rusty surface a
thermite spark may be generated.
Anodes have to be changed only after they
are completely decayed. The frequency
for changing anodes depends on the
application where the anodes have been
used. Anodes, if working well, will be
consumed in time. The quantity of anodes
in a tank is calculated to last 5 years.
In order to assess if the anodes are working
properly or not, inspections are planned
for checking the proper working of a
sacrificial anode. The two important things
to note when specifying if the anode is
working properly or not are:
1 If the anode does not dissolve from the
time of installation to some later time at
inspection and the parent material keeps
on corroding, then this anode is ineffective
and should be replaced with some other
more reactive or efficient anode material.
2 If there is no proper electrical continuity,
then also the anode does not work properly.
Because of this, the parent metal starts
getting corroded instead of the anodes.
Cathodic protection systems are without
effect when the tanks are empty. Sacrificial
anodes only work when they are immersed
in an electrolyte for at least 24 hours.
Cathodic protection can therefore only be
applied to ballast tanks provided the tanks
are immersed for 25% of the duration of
the voyage.
Preventive Maintenance
In the ullage space or under deck area
on top of the tanks, sacrificial anodes
will not be effective unless the tank is
completely filled. Cathodic protection is
only effective when the current supplied
by the sacrificial anodes is consumed by
the steel plate protected.
Anodes must be placed clear of any over-
hanging stiffeners whenever possible, so
to aid the ionic flow around the anodes and
prevent incorrect current flow. Wrongly sited
anodes can result in severe blistering of
the coating in their immediate vicinity.
Improper design can cause overprotection,
with resulting paint blistering and accelerated
corrosion of some alloys or under-protection,
causing structure corrosion or stray current
corrosion of nearby structures.
To be effective, the anodes must be clean
and free of deposit. The usual practice is
to periodically inspect the tank, look at the
anodes, and guess how much zinc is left. In
addition, whether the anodes are working
will be evident through the colour of the tank.
No red or brown should be visible where the
tank coating has broken down, but instead,
a white calcium-based precipitate should
be present, which occurs when the steel is
acting as a cathode.
Corrosion is a major cause of marine structure
failures. Cathodic protection is a mechanism
which is employed to protect the ship’s surface
from corrosion.
The areas of the ship most susceptible to
corrosion are the ballast tanks owing to the
contact with seawater, humidity, and salty
environment when empty.
Although sacrificial anodes will protect a
tank from corrosion, it should not be as-
sumed that because sufficient anodes are
fitted, the tank will be free from corrosion;
conditions necessary for optimum protection
are hard to achieve, and at best the corro-
sion will be reduced by about 80% compared
with a tank without anodes.
References: DNV-GL, Marine Insight, Amtec
& Cathwell AS (Cathodic Protection Co.),
University of Antwerp (Corrosion in Ballast
Tanks on board of Merchant Ships - Kris
DE BAERE), Marlow Navigation
AWARDS & SOCIAL

It is with great pleasure that we congratulate the below mentioned

seafarers for their commitment towards thecompany and for their
long sea service on board our crew managed vessels.

CAPT Krzysztof Szamrej CAPT Tomasz Karolewski CAPT Tomasz Kulik COFF Orlando Zaspa CENG Arkadiusz
Zonio Raciborski

CENG Wojciech 2ENG Mario Panaligan FITT Alejandro Ybalez FITT Arnulfo Meneses OIL Sony Baldelovar
Wrzeszcz Panelo Caborda Paraan Villegas

BSN Ireneo Ortega BSN Joenel Florentino BSN Michael Mirano BSN Nick Bihag BSN Renante Reguera
De Castro Dizon Marco Seva Nilles

BSN Richard Sarmiento BSN Romelio Dela BSN Ronnel Factao BSN Gregorio Garcia BSN Alejandrino Jr.
Monsale Masa BauTISTA Monreal De Ramos Dablo ABANGGAN
 22 / 23 Long Serving Seafarers

BSN Eddie Bruna AB Jessie Camerino AB Deogracias AB Jerzy Kleszczewski AB Melecio Agustin
Bedia Sasis Cadungog Ilan Grande

AB Wilbur Seduco CHCK Piotr Nowak OSCK Joao Batista COOK Reyes Mario Rollon COOK Emerito
Sedanto Guilherme Rocha Neri Mercado

LONG SERVING SEAFARERS

Below are the latest long serving seafarers with more than 12 years of sea service with Marlow Navigation, having been employed
since 31st of May 2009 or prior and completed more than 2,400 days service at sea.

29 GOMEZ GERARDO JR. CABALLERO 2OFF

NO. SURNAME NAME RANK 30 GUITGUITEN JOSE ALLAN BEDUYA 2OFF
31 JATICO NINO JAY GOCON 2OFF
32 JUSTALERO RICHMOND NACAWILI 2OFF
THE PHILIPPINES 33 LAGUNA JESS KID JOAQUIN 2OFF
34 LAPIDO JESSAN PETER SAING 2OFF
1 ARCENAL ALLAN GREGANA CAPT 35 LAREDO JESY RAE MARCO 2OFF
2 DAHILAN GLENMAR CERCADO CAPT 36 LEONORA MICHAEL DAVID MANA-AY 2OFF
3 AMISTAD ARWIN MAAMBONG COFF 37 LUCHAVEZ GLENN OSTRIA 2OFF
4 CASTRO RAYCE JERRAL LOPEZ COFF 38 LUSAYA ROSJUN MAGARSO 2OFF
5 CONTIGA JHON MICHAEL SESE COFF 39 MABAZZA REX CALUCAG 2OFF
6 CRUZ RODAN TOLARBA COFF 40 MANINGO GLENN REY CAPUYAN 2OFF
7 DE LA PENA RONALD ANDRADE COFF 41 PADERNAL JONATHAN BAYANG 2OFF
8 LORAYNA JOE MARIE PASAPORTE COFF 42 PAGUNTALAN RYAN MORTALES 2OFF
9 TORRES ALFONSO MARISTAZA COFF 43 PASCUAL MARLON RAMOS 2OFF
10 ABRAU LEANDRO JR. BORDA 2OFF 44 PEDREGOSA JASON REY LARANO 2OFF
11 ACLADO RANDY FERNANDEZ 2OFF 45 PORLARES GARY GARILLO 2OFF
12 AGUYEN ANTONIO JR TIANGGA 2OFF 46 REMOS RANDY MORALES 2OFF
13 AQUINO AMELITO CARDENAS 2OFF 47 REYNOSO CARL BRYAN 2OFF
14 ARIDIDON MARK JOSEPH AMATOS 2OFF 48 RODRIGUEZ RODRIMAR MARCELO 2OFF
15 BALAGSO FERNANDO JR REVILLA 2OFF 49 SIBUAN MELDINSON AMACIO 2OFF
16 BAYO LUIS JR. JOCOTMAYA 2OFF 50 SUNGA RICHARD DAYRIT 2OFF
17 BILOY ANECITO GAMBE 2OFF 51 TUMAMBING KIM CYRONE LAGARTO 2OFF
18 BUALAT JIEBOY MARMIS 2OFF 52 ASOY KENNETH JOHN MACARANDAN 3OFF
19 CADURNIGA HOMER LARIOSA 2OFF 53 BERONGOY GEDION TADENA 3OFF
20 CASPE FEDERICO JR. GUARTILLA 2OFF 54 CAPOQUIAN VINDRO ALBINO 3OFF
21 CASTRO FRENZ MALCON RABATAN 2OFF 55 GALARAGA RAYMOND ONIN 3OFF
22 COLOMA JAYDAN DOMINGO 2OFF 56 HERMO MARK CATACUTAN 3OFF
23 DIAZ IVAN MINGO 2OFF 57 PALACIOS ANDREW MAKILAN 3OFF
24 DOCTOLERO EDWARD ALLEN OSIAS 2OFF 58 PINONGAN ORVILLE PLAZA 3OFF
25 DONATO DINDO ROMINA 2OFF 59 VALDEZ FERDINAND JR. BOLANOS 3OFF
26 DUMAYACA LEMUEL SUICO 2OFF 60 BARGAMENTO ROGIE MAR BUSIL 2ENG
27 ESCOVER ADRIAN MALIGLIG 2OFF 61 CABANE WILSON PELEIN 2ENG
28 FORTIN RANDY CABANSAG 2OFF 62 HAYCO RIZAL DEE BARNUEVO 2ENG
63 APROVECHAR HAROLD CAZAR 3ENG 148 CARO ERNIE CAJEGAS A/B
64 AREVALO VHON JOVELLANO 3ENG 149 CONSTANTINO JEROME GOMEZ A/B
65 BARUIZ KHARYL DIAMA 3ENG 150 CORTES MARK JOEY CAMON A/B
66 CAMOTOHAN NILO CASTRO 3ENG 151 CORVERA RICHARD ESTOPACIA A/B
67 CATILO BENJAMIN JR. GONZALVO 3ENG 152 CUARTO ARNOLD JIMENEZ A/B
68 CHAVEZ NOLAN MORTEGA 3ENG 153 DACPANO ASHLEY FANGON A/B
69 JOLLADO LEONARDO JR. BRISTOL 3ENG 154 DE GUZMAN CHRISTIAN SACRAMENTO A/B
70 LAYDA RODEL BARNOBAL 3ENG 155 DOBALAN RAMY DACULA A/B
71 NIEVAREZ NONILO II VALENZUELA 3ENG 156 ESBIETO LOUYD DEYPUYART A/B
72 NULLAR ELNARD CASTOR 3ENG 157 FALTADO FERNAN SALVILLA A/B
73 PAMALO-AN VINCENT JEGONIA 3ENG 158 FLORES RONIE NOMBRE A/B
74 SUICO ROLANDO JR FERNANDEZ 3ENG 159 GABRIEL BREXIL VALLEJOSS A/B
75 TUTOR MARK DIOMEDES JR CUSIT 4ENG 160 GARFIN JEFFREY PLATIL A/B
76 GESTOPA NESTOR JR. TABANGCURDA ELEC 161 GECARAYA ERICK SOBERANO A/B
77 MATEO JERONIMO REYES ELEC 162 GORDOVE ARMAN A/B
78 SINGCO EDGAR JALAPIT ELEC 163 GUIRHEM GLENN TAN A/B
79 AGPALO ARIEL GINEZ FITT 164 GULAJA GLADYS LEO PEREZ A/B
80 BELANGO RENANTE CUAVA FITT 165 HERMOSO HERWYNN MANACAP A/B
81 CASEM MOISES CASEM FITT 166 HERNANDEZ ARTHUR JAY PENALOSA A/B
82 FATLA-ONAG JOENEL PASTIDIO FITT 167 LACOSTA RIZALDY ROXAS A/B
83 LAZARITO DANNY PAMA FITT 168 LAUDE GLENN MONTUYA A/B
84 MAPUGAY WILLY RIVERA FITT 169 LEQUIT SHERWIN LUAB A/B
85 MARIANO RUPERTO LECOBO-AN FITT 170 LOZADA JESEL MARTURILLAS A/B
86 SANTISO GERUNDIO JR. MACARANDAN FITT 171 MAGON SILVERIO JR. PORRAS A/B
87 SELMA GIOVANNI ANOG FITT 172 MAMIGO CARMELO SANTES A/B
88 VALIENTE GEDEON CORILLA FITT 173 MANONGAS WILBERT ARVIN EUPENA A/B
89 ALIBUYOG FERNANDO PITPIT OIL 174 MERCADO REX VELENA A/B
90 ANONSA-ON JINGKIEN PAGALAN OIL 175 MIFANIA WILFREDO ESCRAMAN A/B
91 APLASCA EDWIN TORATO OIL 176 MONTILLA RODERICK VAL OPON A/B
92 ARITA ROLLIE BAGUIO OIL 177 NUNEZ ROGIE MAGBANUA A/B
93 CABANDAY CHARITO MARIMON OIL 178 ORINO ERNIE BALINGCOS A/B
94 CALUNGSOD EFREN CANA OIL 179 OROCAY DARYL DAVID MADERA A/B
95 CHAVES MICHAEL ANGELO RAPSING OIL 180 PODOT LITO PASILBAS A/B
96 DULATRE MARVIN BOADO OIL 181 QUIJANO FELIPE JR. GELBOLINGO A/B
97 DUYUNGAN DANIEL PALMES OIL 182 RAMOS MANOLO BEN A/B
98 ECHEGORIN ROGELIO RAQUEL OIL 183 REVESIS CRISANTO PALERMO A/B
99 ESPARCIA GREGO TEVES OIL 184 SALAR JOSEPH RUSSEL PRIA A/B
100 ESTENOSO JOHNY VALENCIA OIL 185 SALBON EUSTACIO ELLIEZER LLOREN A/B
101 GARCIA RONALD ALLAN LUMAKIN OIL 186 SANICO REYNOLD EJORCADAS A/B
102 LACHICA ROMMEL IBANGA OIL 187 SARMIENTO RAJHI A/B
103 LIBAY JOSEPH DY OIL 188 SEBRERO SAMSON CASTARDO A/B
104 MACALAGUIM ELIZER ABELLERA OIL 189 SILVA HERBERT IAN GONZALES A/B
105 POLIDO DENNIS LAPAZ OIL 190 SOTTO THELMO JR. OLMEDO A/B
106 REPUDAS JACKY MELICAN OIL 191 TUPAS REX JR CASTRO A/B
107 VILLARIN DICKY ROSOS OIL 192 BERMAS ERWIN BARRION O/S
108 DEGAYO AUGUSTIN BELTRAN WIPR 193 BUENAFLOR ROLAND ALBERT MANZANO O/S
109 TAGARO MICHAEL LAGARE WIPR 194 GILO DOMINADOR MAGBAGAY O/S
110 ALINGASA ZOSIMO GALARION BSN 195 HUNAS ROD JUN CABALLERO O/S
111 BARTE STEPHEN NABOR BSN 196 JOSE MARCO MIGUELITO MARAVILLA O/S
112 BAYOT MARLON LOPEZ BSN 197 MAGNIPEZ REYNALDO JR NACION O/S
113 CABATINGAN BERNARD BULABOS BSN 198 MUNASQUE ARNIEL PRONCO O/S
114 CENTINALES JOMENLY ALIPOYO BSN 199 PATALINGHUG EDITO VILLA O/S
115 DACUMOS SHERWIN DACLAN BSN 200 PINEDA EMMANUEL ANTHONY ALTO O/S
116 DELA PENA RICARDO BATAYOLA BSN 201 SEGUIT BENIDICTOR PIMENTEL O/S
117 INAJENES NICOLAS ENTUNA BSN 202 AMBRAY ROMEL RUBI CHCK
118 LAMZON JASPER PEDREGOSA BSN 203 ASIS ACE BRYAN BANDALA CHCK
119 MAGNO DANN TEODOSIO BSN 204 BALANAY LINWARD JR PADERANGA CHCK
120 MALAVI JOHN PAUL DELA CRUZ BSN 205 BONGGO NOLI MALABARBAS CHCK
121 MARTE JERVIS LABANDIA BSN 206 CARAAN JOSE GLENN CASTRO CHCK
122 MINAS JAY EROLL BALMES BSN 207 CASTRO ALLAN NONATO CHCK
123 NAIG MARIO SENIER BSN 208 GILBUENA MICHAEL ANDING CHCK
124 PUREZA ERWIN OSMAN BSN 209 LIMPIADO MICHAEL CUABO CHCK
125 RAMALLOSA RAMIL GERVACIO BSN 210 MACOROL LOIS SIOSON CHCK
126 RAMOS ERNESTO MONTERDE BSN 211 MAXIMO ROLAND VICENTE CHCK
127 REYES ROGELIO VICENTE BSN 212 NANALI GEOFRY OBLIANDA CHCK
128 SERRANO DANILO GARDE BSN 213 PAEZ MICHAEL YNION CHCK
129 SITON ARNIE RETUYAN BSN 214 VIGO JAY ESCABARTE CHCK
130 ALBANO VITALIANO JR PUROG A/B 215 VILLA OLIVER PACO CHCK
131 ALICER NOEL CATILO A/B 216 ABELLANOSA ARNEL SARCO COOK
132 ALIM RYAN BERJIDA A/B 217 ANTA RENANTE TORNIS COOK
133 AVILA CIRILO III BENITEZ A/B 218 BERNABE BRIAN MALALUAN COOK
134 AZURA HANZIE BALISADO A/B 219 CASTRO JUMAR DAGSAN COOK
135 BAIRAN JOHN CHESTER PADILLA A/B 220 CLOMA ROGER COOK
136 BALURAN JOSEPH JORE A/B 221 FANO ERWIN ENORIO COOK
137 BAQUIANO ANDREW BELENCION A/B 222 MELENDREZ RODOLFO JR. PAMFILO COOK
138 BATIANCILA ERIC GILBUENA A/B 223 PADIOS ROMEL LABADIA COOK
139 BELARMINO RICKY TAPION A/B 224 PINEDA RODOLFO JR. CEA COOK
140 BILIRAN RALPH CORTINA A/B 225 POND JOHN HAROLD ARADILLOS COOK
141 BOBERG INGELO SELLO A/B 226 SERVAS SERLAN LANQUIDO COOK
142 BORILLO JASON ILAO A/B 227 VERGARA SISENANDO DE GUZMAN COOK
143 CABALLERO ALVIN CABRADILLA A/B 228 VILLO ROGIE RAMONES COOK
144 CABALLERO ERWIN GREGORIO A/B 229 CABELLO IAN SYN SARATE ABCK
145 CABREROS ROSELIO AMANG A/B 230 DUMPIT NORMAN MARZAN ABCK
146 CALAOLAO JOSEPH CANJA A/B 231 OLACO DEMETRIO JR. PASTOR ABCK
147 CALICA BERNARD BALANAG A/B 232 SALCEDO ERIC LEONES ABCK
 24 / 25 Long Serving Seafarers

233 TOLIBAS HERBERT ESTAPIA ABCK 314 DIBULAT MAKSYM 2OFF

234 YARA MARK ANTHONY AENLLE ABCK 315 IVANCHENKO ARTEM 2OFF
235 LAUDE MARLON CUARTEROS OSCK 316 KOMAROV PAVLO 2OFF
236 DE LA CRUZ ALLAN BANDIOLA MMAN 317 MELNYKOV OLEKSANDR 2OFF
237 MONTERO LEINHOFF LOAYON M/ST 318 POVALIY DENYS 2OFF
238 DIDURO ROGELIO JR. BULACLAC 2STW 319 PROSENUIK OLEKSANDR 2OFF
239 GORUMBA JIMMIE MENDERO DMAN 320 SAKHNO SERGII 2OFF
321 SIMAKOV VOLODYMYR 2OFF
322 CHEREDNIUK STANISLAV 3OFF
UKRAINE 323 KOZACHENKO PETRO 3OFF
324 ANTROPOV OLEKSIY CENG
240 BELYMENKO YURII CAPT 325 BOYKO IGOR CENG
241 CHURKIN ANATOLII CAPT 326 BUTUROV OLEKSANDR CENG
242 DOTSENKO IGOR CAPT 327 DYELNIKOV YEVGENIY CENG
243 GORBONOS MAKSYM CAPT 328 HAVRYSH VOLODYMYR CENG
244 HRYSHKIN OLEH CAPT 329 HRYZA MYKHAYLO CENG
245 KALAYDZHYAN ARTEM CAPT 330 ISHCHENKO OLEKSANDR CENG
246 KLIMCHUK RUSLAN CAPT 331 KACHAN OLEKSANDR CENG
247 KOVALYSHYN OLEG CAPT 332 KRENYTSKY SERGIY CENG
248 KUZNETSOV OLEKSIY CAPT 333 KROYTOR ARKADIY CENG
249 MEL NYKOV SERHIY CAPT 334 KUBELDZYS IHOR CENG
250 MIEDVIEDIEV SERHIY CAPT 335 LEONTOVYCH OLEKSIY CENG
251 MOLDOVANOV IVAN CAPT 336 MOISYEYEV OLEG CENG
252 PODOLSKYY VITALIY CAPT 337 NABOKIN OLEKSANDR CENG
253 PYATNYTSKYY OLEG CAPT 338 NIKITIN OLEG CENG
254 ROSSIKHIN MYKHAYLO CAPT 339 NOSENKO IGOR CENG
255 SHEVCHUK SERHIY CAPT 340 OSIPENKO SERGIY CENG
256 SOSNOVSKY MYKOLA CAPT 341 PAVLENKO VALERIY CENG
257 VERETELNYKOV OLEKSANDR CAPT 342 PETRANOVSKY SERHIY CENG
258 VOLCHENKOV ROMAN CAPT 343 PLYGUN VOLODYMYR CENG
259 YURCHENKO MAKSYM CAPT 344 POLSKOI IGOR CENG
260 ZLENKO VALERIY CAPT 345 POTANIN ANDRIY CENG
261 ZUBOV VOLODYMYR CAPT 346 RIABCHENKO MYKHAILO CENG
262 BUSHUYEV YEVGEN COFF 347 SAVCHENKO VIKTOR CENG
263 CHEREDNYCHENKO MAKSYM COFF 348 SHEPTENKO VIKTOR CENG
264 CHUTKYKH IGOR COFF 349 SHLYAPNYKOV ANDRIY CENG
265 DANYLOV IEVGEN COFF 350 SLIPENKY ANDRIY CENG
266 DIDENKO PETRO COFF 351 TRESEYIN PAVLO CENG
267 DIERGUNOV VIKTOR COFF 352 VIALOV VIACHESLAV CENG
268 GLEK ROBERT COFF 353 VIKHREV OLEKSIY CENG
269 GNYLYTSYA YEVGEN COFF 354 YASHCHYSHYN VIKTOR CENG
270 GOPKALO ANDRIY COFF 355 ABRAMCHUK DENYS 2ENG
271 GRYTSKEVYCH VOLODYMYR COFF 356 ALEKSANDRUK MYKOLA 2ENG
272 IATSENKO ARTEM COFF 357 DIACHENKO VIACHESLAV 2ENG
273 KASHUBA VOLODYMYR COFF 358 GUBA OLEKSANDR 2ENG
274 KHALAVKA DANYLO COFF 359 GUBSKYY YURIY 2ENG
275 KNIAZEV PAVLO COFF 360 IERMAKOV ANDRII 2ENG
276 KORCHAGIN RUSLAN COFF 361 KUKHTIN OLEKSANDR 2ENG
277 KOREPIN SERHIY COFF 362 KYSEL OLEKSANDR 2ENG
278 KOZHURA VOLODYMYR COFF 363 LODKIN VIKTOR 2ENG
279 KRUTYANSKY YEVGEN COFF 364 LYNYUK DMYTRO 2ENG
280 KUTS ROSTYSLAV COFF 365 MINIKH OLEKSANDR 2ENG
281 MALINOVSKYI IGOR COFF 366 MISHCHENKO VLADYSLAV 2ENG
282 MATSENKO OLEKSANDR COFF 367 PAVLOV OLEG 2ENG
283 MATYUGOV DMYTRO COFF 368 PIDHRUSHKO YEVHENIY 2ENG
284 MITIN MYROSLAV COFF 369 RYUMIN DEMIS 2ENG
285 NEMCHENKO SERGIY COFF 370 SAGAKYANTS SERGIY 2ENG
286 NEPLYUI ANTON COFF 371 SAVELIEV DMYTRO 2ENG
287 NOSAKOV ANDRIY COFF 372 SCHERBA ANATOLIY 2ENG
288 PANKIV MYKOLA COFF 373 SMAGLYY OLEKSANDR 2ENG
289 POLIKARPOV PAVLO COFF 374 SUSLYK VOLODYMYR 2ENG
290 PUZ EDUARD COFF 375 TERESHCHENKO MYKOLA 2ENG
291 PYKHTIN YEVHEN COFF 376 TERPETSKYI SERGII 2ENG
292 REPIN OLEKSIY COFF 377 TURCHANINOV OLEG 2ENG
293 RYABCHEVSKY GLIB COFF 378 UKOLOV OLEKSII 2ENG
294 SAVCHENKO TYMUR COFF 379 ZORENKO OLEKSII 2ENG
295 SERBIN OLEKSANDR COFF 380 KOSTAVA TYMUR 3ENG
296 SHEVKO OLEH COFF 381 KRYUCHKOV OLEKSIY 3ENG
297 SLYESARYEV OLEKSANDR COFF 382 MALYI OLEKSANDR 3ENG
298 STEPANNYKOV OLEKSANDR COFF 383 PISHCHUKHIN OLEKSANDR 3ENG
299 STORCHEUS RUSLAN COFF 384 USENKO OLEKSANDR 3ENG
300 TERESHCHENKO OLEKSANDR COFF 385 TSEPKALO RODION EENG
301 TUGULOV IGOR COFF 386 BARATYNSKYI STANISLAV ELEC
302 TYSHCHENKO VITALIY COFF 387 BUBLIK SERHIY ELEC
303 USATOV BOGDAN COFF 388 DYACHENKO DMYTRO ELEC
304 VOLOVYK VITALIY COFF 389 HRUSHKA VOLODYMYR ELEC
305 VOROZHKO SERGIY COFF 390 IVANOV VOLODYMYR ELEC
306 YASHKIN OLEKSANDR COFF 391 KOLOS SERHIY ELEC
307 YEGOROV SERGIY COFF 392 KONSTANTYNOV IGOR ELEC
308 ZALES`KYY YEVHEN COFF 393 KULYTSYA YEVGEN ELEC
309 ZAPLAVA SERGIY COFF 394 NADTOCHYY ANDRIY ELEC
310 ZHBANOV DMYTRO COFF 395 NOVODRANOV OLEH ELEC
311 ZHUK YURII COFF 396 NOVYKOV GENNADIY ELEC
312 AKIMOV OLEKSII 2OFF 397 ONYSHCHENKO DMYTRO ELEC
313 DERYUGIN OLEKSIY 2OFF 398 RADETSKY VATSLAV ELEC
399 ROZKAZOV ANATOLII ELEC 473 KUDRYAVTSEV ALEXANDER 2ENG
400 SHEVCHENKO ARTEM ELEC 474 LYUTIKOV YURY 2ENG
401 STRIMOVSKYI VIKTOR ELEC 475 PETROV ALEKSANDR 2ENG
402 SUSLO OLEKSANDR ELEC 476 PIANCHENKOV SERGEI 2ENG
403 TSYBIN GENNADIY ELEC 477 SERDYUK SERGEY 2ENG
404 KORENOVSKYI MYKHAILO FITT 478 VINOGRADOV ANDREI 2ENG
405 KONONENKO VOLODYMYR OIL 479 DERZHAVIN VLADIMIR ELEC
406 MYTKO ANATOLIY OIL 480 KABANKOV DENIS ELEC
407 SEMENIUK OLEG OIL 481 PETROV EVGENY ELEC
408 FILONOV OLEKSANDR A/B 482 SENIATKIN ALEKSANDR ELEC
409 KRYUKOV SERGIY A/B 483 SHALNOV ANDREY ELEC
410 NECHYPORENKO OLEKSANDR A/B 484 STARYKH KONSTANTIN ELEC
411 ZYUBANOV VOLODYMYR A/B 485 VOVK OLEG ELEC
412 IVANOV MYKOLA CHCK 486 GURENKO ANDREY A/B
413 SOLOVIOV SERHII CHCK 487 PUGACHEV ANDREY A/B
414 KANTSYR VLADYSLAV COOK 488 SHEPEL IGOR A/B
415 VAKHNOVSKYY YURIY COOK 489 KOVTUN SERGEI OSCK
416 ZEIDLITS PAVLO COOK
417 KURGAN SERGII OSCK
418 MASLOV SERGIY OSCK POLAND
419 TRETYAK MYKOLA OSCK
420 VARENYK SERGIY OSCK 490 ANDRYKOWSKI MARCIN CAPT
421 VITUSHKO KOSTYANTYN OSCK 491 DOLECKI JERZY CAPT
422 VOLKOV SERGII OSCK 492 GOTKIEWICZ WIESLAW CAPT
423 ZARATUICHENKO OLEKSANDR OSCK 493 PODSIADLY PAWEL MARIAN CAPT
494 SOSNOWKA ANDRZEJ CAPT
495 ZIEBA KRZYSZTOF CAPT
RUSSIA 496 LUBCZONEK TOMASZ COFF
497 MADRACH SLAWOMIR COFF
424 BELORUKOV ANDREY CAPT 498 ASZTEMBORSKI TOMASZ CENG
425 BELSHIN MIKHAIL CAPT 499 TROT TOMASZ CENG
426 CHALADZE IVERII CAPT 500 CHREPTOWICZ ROBERT A/B
427 DVORKIN IURII CAPT
428 FOMICHEV ALEXANDER CAPT
429 GERASIMENKO ANATOLY CAPT HUNGARY
430 GERTMAN VICTOR CAPT
431 GRIGOREV MAKSIM CAPT 501 BATOR LASZLO A/B
432 IGONIN DMITRY CAPT 502 TOTH TIBOR A/B
433 KRAVCHENKO SERGEI CAPT
434 MIMRIKOV ALEKSANDR CAPT
435 ORLOV VADIM CAPT ARMENIA
436 PANTELEEV VADIM CAPT
437 SHESTAKOV ARKADIY CAPT 503 GRIGORJAN APETNAK CAPT
438 SHIPILOV PAVEL CAPT
439 SHLYCHKOV ANDREY CAPT
440 SIDOROV NIKOLAY CAPT BULGARIA
441 AMIROV ALEXEY COFF
442 BOKOV ALEXANDER COFF 504 TODOROV CHAVDAR IVANOV CAPT
443 DERKACHEV PAVEL COFF
444 GERASIMOV SERGEY COFF
445 GILEV MAKSIM COFF ESTONIA
446 PANGIN MAKSIM COFF
447 PETROV ALEXANDER COFF 505 NAHKUR RASMUS COFF
448 SHUTOV VIKTOR COFF
449 SYSTEROV ARTEM COFF
450 MARCHENKO IGOR 2OFF INDIA
451 TOMACHINSKII MIKHAIL 2OFF
452 BITSIURA KONSTANTIN CENG 506 PARAB PRAVIN ARUN 2OFF
453 CHIZHIKOV EDUARD CENG
454 GLADKO DANIL CENG
455 GORSHKOV MIKHAIL CENG LITHUANIA
456 KURUSHIN MIKHAIL CENG
457 LATUKHIN ANATOLIY CENG 507 LUCICKIJ DMITRIJ COFF
458 MARKOV VLADIMIR CENG
459 MIROSHNICHENKO PAVEL CENG
460 MURAVEV ALEXEY CENG LATVIA
461 OPEKHTIN ANDREI CENG
462 POROKHNIA VADIM CENG 508 KADEGIS EDUARDS 2ENG
463 SEMIANNIKOV VLADIMIR CENG
464 SKIBA ANDREI CENG
465 SOROKIN SERGEY CENG PANAMA
466 TISHCHENKO DMITRY CENG
467 TSEPKOV VADIM CENG 509 PENA GARCIA EDUARDO ENRIQUE CAPT
468 ZELENSKIY SERGEY CENG
469 DIADISHCHEV SERGEI 2ENG
470 KASHENKOV ANDREI 2ENG ROMANIA
471 KHONYCH MIKHAIL 2ENG
472 KOVALEVSKIY ANDREY 2ENG 510 PARTNOI VASILE A/B
 26 / 27 Long Serving Seafarers

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
Below are some randomly selected photos of seafarers being awarded with their Marlow Watch for completing 10 years of sea
service with Marlow Navigation (some photos taken prior to COVID-19.

CAPT Kaliaev, Eduard CAPT Palamarchuk, Eduard CAPT Belyanskiy, Vadim CAPT Galaguckij, Aleksandr COFF Kuznetsov, Roman

COFF Tsynyov Vladyslav COFF Pankov, Dmitry CENG Saveliev, Sergii CENG Sharov Volodymyr CENG Stepanov, Alexandr

2ENG Galiy, Lyubomyr (left) & 2ENG Dacula Jay-R 2ENG Korzh Kostyantyn 2OFF Malinao John 3ENG Pacatang John
COFF Ursatii, Oleksandr (right) Pamonag Philip Almia Ryan Sabandal

3OFF Hermo Mark ELEC Bayramkuliev, FITT Masangcay Lonie FITT Casem Moises Casem OIL Gordon Jerry Faisan
Catacutan Khamid Montano

BSN Sabacan Arnold AB Ramos Dexter Aguda AB Abordo Erwin OS Cabales Karlou CHCK Marco Luisito
Batiles Bartoline Paterno Bartolo Catambay

Striking the “Choose to Challenge” pose around Marlow
MARLOW NAVIGATION CYPRUS
A DIFFERENT TYPE OF CARNIVAL
The Limassol Carnival might have been be postponed this year, but our regular
office dresses up queen was still at it. Thanks for the effort Evi!
ONGOING SUPPORT FOR CHARITIES
Despite the challenging times for all,
Marlow staff in Cyprus have continued to
pitch in and support various charities and
good causes.
Earlier in the year, staff supported
UNICEF in Cyprus, by purchasing some
of their homemade goods. Present in 193
countries and territories, UNICEF is a
United Nations agency responsible for
providing humanitarian and developmental
aid to children worldwide, especially those
most disadvantaged. UNICEF supports
child health and nutrition, safe water and
sanitation, quality education and skill
SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN’S DAY 2021
In March, Marlow people from around the world, at sea
and ashore once again joined in to show their support of
International Women’s Day (IWD).
The IWD 2021 campaign theme was #ChooseToChallenge,
with colleagues this year raising their hand high to show
they’re in and that they commit to choose to challenge
and support diversity and equality. Because a challenged
world is an alert world and from challenge comes change.
Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts
and actions – all day, every day. We can all choose to
challenge and call out all forms of bias and inequality.
Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.
IWD also sees a number of missions to help forge a
gender equal world. Celebrating women’s achievements
and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality, is key.
On the same occasions, our group head office handed
out necklaces to ladies in the office and made a donation
to the Cyprus Anticancer Society – a gesture, symbol for
“New Beginning”.
building, HIV prevention and treatment
for mothers and babies, and the protection
of children and adolescents from violence
and exploitation.
In June, the team at head office supported
another blood donation. This year, around
30 staff participated, whilst hundreds have
donated blood over the last years.
Finally, forest areas in Cyprus near Limassol
and Larnaca suffered wildfires recently in
July. Staff helped many in need by donating
clothing and supplies. The village of Ara-
kapas later thanked Marlow for their
compassion and efforts on social media. Marlow staff in Cyprus donating blood
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MARLOW NAVIGATION
PHILIPPINES
VALENTINE’S DAY
February 14 is Valentine’s Day around the
world. Each year, Marlow Philippines staff
also join in on the special event.
This year, there were Valentine cookies,
backed by Marlow cook trainees and a
raffle, with all lucky winners receiving
“something sweet”, “something red” and
“something soft”. Meanwhile, Marlow’s
branch offices in Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo
branch offices also celebrated the day with
a “merienda”.
This year’s event, and all social activities
for that matter, certainly had extra special
meaning and appreciation. We’ve all gone
through a lot of challenges over the last
year and more, but remaining positive and
inspired is the only way forward. Even
during difficult times, such celebration of
sharing, love, kindness and joy is eternal.

Valentine’s Day in the Philippines

APPRECIATING OUR MOTHERS AND FATHERS

Small tokens of appreciation go a long way!

Seen here, celebrations of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day at Marlow Philippines in May and June, respectively. Sometimes things
can easily go unnoticed or unsaid, and that’s why we take such opportunities to simply say thanks for the hard work, dedication
and care provided by our mothers and fathers.

Showing appreciation to the hard-working mums, gifted with essential oils, whilst Celebrating Father’s Day, saying thanks to the
cupcakes were backed and distributed by the culinary training department hardworking dads, with snakcs, games and gifts!

CHARTER FLIGHTS BRING MORE CREW HOME

In June, 20 more of our fellow crew arrived home safely via special charter flight and welcomed by our team in the Philippines. Following
a debriefing, passengers were transferred directly to hotel facility to undergo their quarantine.
We would like to extend our thanks to all involved for yet another great crew repatriation effort, including the Philippines authorities and
all the team on the ground. Most of all, to our seafaring colleagues for their dedication, loyalty and patience.

Charter flight brings more Marlow crew back home to the Philippines
MARLOW PHILIPPINES
CELEBRATES 25 YEARS!
Marlow Navigation Phils. Inc. has come a
long way – since its establishment from
humble beginnings in 1996 to a leading
employer; at sea and ashore.
At the start of July, Marlow Philippines
celebrated its 25 years “Silver” Anniversary.
It was of course a shame that the celebration
party could not be held in person due to
the current restrictive situation, but this
was very well substituted with an exciting
virtual celebration, streamed live online.
Chief Executive Officer, Administration,
Tony Galvez opened proceeding by welcoming
the audience and introducing the company
and its success over the years in the Phil-
ippines, whilst also providing some words
if inspiration. Chief Executive Officer, Opera-
tions, Capt. Leo Tenorio also then welcomed
Chief Executive Officers, Marlow Navigation Phils. Inc., Tony Galvez (middle) and Capt. Leo Tenorio
all and thanked many influential people
(right), together with Managing Director of UMTC, Donald Bautista (left)
for the company’s success, including the
wider Marlow family, management offices
in Cyprus, Germany and the Netherlands,
as well as all seafarers who served over
the many year’s and are the backbone of
the world’s maritime industry.
Joining in live from the Group’s head
office in Cyprus, Chairman Hermann
Eden gave a speech, looking back at the
company’s development in the Philippines
and thanking the team and its leaders.
This was followed by speeches from the
Marlow Group Chairman, Hermann Eden and General Manager, Captain Alfred von
management, including Joint Managing der Hoeh at the inauguration of Crewserve, Inc. (now MNPI) in July 1996
Directors, Andreas Neophytou and Jan
Meyering, Training Director Joern Clodius, on a very professional and motivating
Lots of prizes were then awarded in a
Crewing Director Captain Frank Brodersen, show; Filipino style!
raffle, together flashback clips and images
and Managing Director, Marlow Ship
of the years that passed. Well done to the If you didn’t catch the event, the video
Management Deutschland, Michael Eden.
entire team in the Philippines for putting is still available on our Facebook page
@MarlowPhilippines.

MARLOW-MAGINHAWA
COMMUNITY PANTRY
Sharing is Caring and we’re proud to join
the Community Pantry initiative. Because
it’s not about making a donation as
such, but about making a real difference
for people.
Inspired by Maginhawa Community Pantry
- “Give whatever you can, take only what
you need” – there are now hundreds of com-
munity pantries all over the Philippines
helping to share necessities such as food,
medical and other essential supplies to
needy residents. Very much like “Bayanihan”,
the spirit of communal unity, work, and
cooperation with a common goal.
Every other month this year, the Marlow
Philippines team will provide many hundreds
of bags with essential items to locals, of We are grateful to our company Marlow Navigation that amidst the pandemic, we are still
course always observing health protocols. very supportive of our local communities
 30 / 31 Marlow Social

DAY OF SEAFARER

During Day of the Seafarer this year, over 100

crew passed by our offices in the Philippines.
Each seafarer was given food packs.
We have to play our role during these
challenging times, and this simple gesture
is yet another way of thanksgiving to all the
seafarers who work tirelessly in delivering
the world’s goods. As we say, it’s the seafarers
that deliver the goods and not the ships.
On the same occasions, many of these
seafarers also then received their COVID-19
vaccinationand proceeded to undergo their
mandatory isolation. Filipino seafarers receiving food packs and vaccination during Day of the Seafarer

MARLOW NAVIGATION region and its ongoing excellent and profes-

UKRAINE
MARLOW UKRAINE RECEIVES
HONORARY RECOGNITION
It is with great pleasure to inform that
Marlow Navigation Ukraine was recently
recognised by the Governor of Odessa,
Regional State Administration for the
company’s significant contribution to the
region’s social and economic development.
The awarding ceremony took place in June
at the Odessa’s Region State Administration.
In his speech, the Governor highlighted the
important role Marlow Ukraine has in the
sional business conduct.
“We are honoured to be recognised by our
regional administration. Marlow is a leading
employer of seafarers and marine profes-
sionals here in Ukraine. Such awards help
put things into perspective and demonstrate
the excellent work our team does, and the
direct positive influence our company has
on the wider economy,” stated Managing
Director, Marlow Navigation Ukraine, Captain
Boris Ezri.
Over the years, Marlow Ukraine has received
numerous awards and recognitions for its
performance and contributions to the local
and state economy as a business leader. Certificate awarded to Marlow Ukraine by
Odessa Regional State Administration

LEADING THE WAY

Marlow Ukraine’s Managing Director, Captain
Boris Ezri leading the way, receiving his
COVID-19 vaccine.
An additional 36 office staff and 84 sea-
farers also received their first dose on
the same day. The clinic that provided
the vaccinations will also be issuing cer-
tificates in English and vaccination books
for seafarers.
Additional vaccinations for crew and shore-
based staff in Ukraine are scheduled in the
weeks ahead in our effort to combat this Managing Director, Marlow Ukraine, Captain Boris Ezri and staff receiving their COVID-19 vaccination
global challenge.

MARLOW NAVIGATION POLAND On another occasion, the office held a having to wear masks, bringing back some
barbeque teambuilding lunch, with repre- normality to daily life.
SUPPORTING THE TEAM! sentative from the new office in Szczecin, Marlow’s Polish seafarers are also leading
Justyna also joining in. Some time prior to by example, with the vast majority showing
Marlow Poland joined in on the recent this, Marlow colleagues in Poland received determination to be vaccinated. This is all
2020 UEFA European Football Championship their COVID-19 vaccinations. This allowed being supported by the Polish Government,
festivities, including the new office mascot everyone to enjoy the social activity without with a well-organised and determined
“Kapsel” the dog. vaccination programme.
Unfortunately, the moment did not last so
long for Poland, with the dream finishing a
little earlier than we all hoped.
But Kapsel stayed happy!
Due to the restrictions, Euro 2020 was held
in 2021 and hosted in several nations as a
one-off event – 11 cities in 11 countries, each
providing venues for the tournament. Well
done to all the teams that participated, and
to the worthy winners Italy!
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MARLOW PHOTO COMPETITION

It is always a pleasure to see our seafarers contributing to our photo contest in every issue. After viewing all the amazing photos
received, we have selected the best photos, presented here below. Congratulations to our winners!

“Elbe Highway”
Photo taken by “Golden Times”
Chief Officer Photo taken by
Wasiak Tomasz 2nd Officer Agad,
Allen Ventura

“Rope Works”
“The Caretaker” Photo taken by
Photo taken by 2nd Officer Lauro
Vilar Paulinito Jr V De Guzman Jr.

Disclaimer: These photos were taken with safety awareness and not during any operations

FUN FACTS SUDOKU

- Beethoven never knew how to multiply or divide
Ludwig van Beethoven is arguably one of the greatest composers in
musical history. The renowned pianist went to a Latin school called
Tirocinium. There he learned some math, but never multiplication or
division, only addition. Once when he needed to multiply 62 by 50,
he wrote 62 down a line 50 times and added it all up!

- A Container Ship Travels Long Distances

The average container ship travels the equivalent of 75% of the way
to the moon and back in a single year, during its regular travel
across the oceans. In its lifetime, a large container ship travels
the distance of the moon and back about ten times.

- Bees can fly higher than Mount Everest

Bees can fly higher than 29,525 feet above sea level, according to
National Geographic. That’s higher than Mount Everest, the tallest
mountain in the world.

- Scotland has 421 words for “snow”

Yes—421! That’s too many fun facts about snow.
Some examples: sneesl (to start raining or snowing);
feefle (to swirl); flinkdrinkin (a light snow).

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