Fully committed to providing a career path for its ratings, Orient Express Ship Management (OESM) once again conducted a one-day ‘Safety Training Seminar’ for its crew members. Unlike other ship manning companies, this is the 3rd time in succession that OESM has organized such an event exclusively for ratings in a luxuriant and lush environment of 'Hotel Oasis' at Chembur on September 26, 2008.
It is a known fact that OESM has always encouraged and motivated ratings to become officers. In fact more than a dozen such candidates have already become officers and are now proudly sailing on OESM vessels as Deck Officers. These and other measure the company has embarked on clearly indicates that OESM is totally devoted to promoting the cause of their floating staff.
Welcoming the various participants to the seminar Capt. S S Gokhale (Marine Superintendent -Training), informed, "With a gathering such as this, a forum has been created so that the superintendents and ratings can have an open dialogue and enjoy a special bonding''.
Capt. Milind Patankar, Chief Operating Officer of the company, declared the seminar open and welcomed the crew to high light all areas requiring development without fear, and treat this platform of seminar absolutely neutral.
Narrating the pioneering role of the Transworld group Mr. Mark Gardener, Manager- Fleet Personnel, highlighted the achievements of the Group, from their humble beginning to being a leading player in shipping activities and specialist in feeder trade.
Exhorting the crew on maintaining a high standard in housekeeping, Mr. Subrat Mukherjee, GM - Fleet Personnel, gave an effective presentation on the subject of ‘Leakages in the engine room, on deck as well as the accommodation areas’. “However small the leak it could lead to big mess and result in personnel suffering injuries besides making the vessel a soft target for post state control and flag state inspectors,” he said. His illustrations aptly cited the various incidents.
Mr. Pawan Kapoor, Director, ISF Maritime Services –Training, touched upon many aspects of ‘Interpersonal relationship, relating to safety on board’. He enhanced the value of his presentation by making the session interactive using realistic case studies.
Capt S S Gokhale spoke on the importance of cargo lashing checks. This he said was essential considering the various risks that are encountered especially when the vessel is sailing.
The presentation on ‘Communication’ by Mr. Suman Jha, Gen. Manager, Corporate HRD of TRANSWORLD Group, turned out to be very impressive and lively. He used interesting simile and employed the game technique to drive home his point. Every one participated in the exercise, especially the young cadets who thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
This was followed by a lively 'question & answer' session. As a token of appreciation Capt. Gokhale handed mementos and certificates to all participants.
The seminar ended with Mr. Mukherjee thanking the ratings and the deck cadets for their active participation.
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