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Vol. 1 No. 1 FIRST QUARTER 2010

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF ALLSEAS MARITIME S.A. AND CREWCARE, INC.

CHEERS FOR THE YEAR 2010

TRAINING AND COMPETENCE

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 General Manager Reports Allseas Marine S.A.

Mr. George Skrimizeas

All Seas Marine S.A.
General Manager

‘A YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS FOLLOWED BY A

YEAR FULL OF CHALLENGES’
Last year,2009, was a year to remember for our Group of companies. After so many years in shipping, investing heavily in
human resources, new technology, training and quality, it was the time to see our vision becoming true.

Our drive for excellence all the previous years, has led us to a series of achievements, most of which were awarded in 2009.

ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications proved that our systems, our mentality, our standards target the
quality and the socially responsible operation.

Allseas Marine has been one of the very few shipping companies (only four) who adopted the principles and the methods of
the EBEN and the EFQM.
The European Business Ethics Network founded in 1987 as a non-profit association. Its objective is to promote the
principles of Corporate Ethics, of corporate governance, Social Responsibility in public and private sector, in academic
community and non-profiteering organizations.

Our company was awarded the bronze medal on May 2008 and the silver medal on May2009. We have already prepared our
systems to comply with the requirements of the silver medal which we expect to receive on May 2010.

The European Foundation for Quality Management is a non-profit organization and a recognized leader in promoting
and supporting the implementation of Sustainable Excellence. It helps organizations to continuously improve and achieve
higher levels of performance.

EFQM Committed to excellence award was granted to Allseas Marine on September 2009. For 2010 our plan is to move to
the next level of this model and achieve the “Recognized to excellence” award.

Our ITT (Information Technology and Telecommunications) innovations have been used as case studies by Microsoft and
RIM Canada for presenting to the Shipping Community the software developed by our company for unified electronic filing
and documents management, business intelligence and KPI module.

Our ITT department contributing the efforts of Allseas to offer the best to our crew implemented the “Intelligent Vessel”.
This is a usdollar 50,000, per vessel, investment offering exceptionally effective tools to the crew for performing their duties
more efficiently, especially nowadays that there are many rules and regulations we are obliged to comply with. One of the
significant benefits of the intelligent vessel is the email service that now our crew can enjoy at no cost.

It is needless to say that no achievement and no reward is possible without the participation and the commitment of the
Allseas staff, the Crewcare team and our crew.

For this I would like to thank every member in our organization for his/ her contribution.

However, notwithstanding the achievements and the rewards of 2009 we all have to realize that shipping is a very
challenging industry that allows no complacency.

We must be, constantly, striving for the best. The achievements, the awards, the higher operating level demand from all of
us to be alert.

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President’s Nook
Josephine Roldan
CrewCare Inc.
President

GRATITUDE FOR THE YEAR 2009

As our company readies for a new business year 2010, we are also preparing for a more challenging year. One in
which I am sure we will be able to acquire more vessels and regain more strength in the market. We have enough
Officers and crew to fill the requirements of our new vessels. This is something I am completely confident of.

To be able meet our goals for 2010, we will be required to work and be focused, and learn to always think
positively regarding our results. Therefore, to achieve this goal we must improve our work by altering our
attitudes and minds. A good work attitude, a lot of prayers, patience, and optimism, and all will be achieved.
We must realize that the route to future success may entail trial and error, and may include some minor failures
and mistakes which we should counteract.

Despite the crisis, typhoons and calamities in the last year, we were able to prevail; business was good and we
can enjoy the safe shelter that our Principals offer. This year will be our 10th anniversary in the Manning
Industry and we are preparing some surprises and a big bang, and to start with is our May 2010 Officers/Crew
and Wives Conference. So, I enjoin everybody to cooperate, and if you have something in mind to contribute
for the success of our celebration, please feel free to inform us. In addition, we are planning to have another
medical mission, save the earth and green campaign by planting some trees nearby, and a lot more.

Let us all look forward to a brighter 2010 and more vessels for our company. Let us hope for peace, prosperity
and good health for everybody, especially for our principal, Allseas Marine, SA.

Let us all work with passion, as every year is a new beginning, every year brings opportunities, and let me be a
leader who can be of service to the best of my abilities to our crew and their families.

Again , our heartfelt gratitude goes to our principal Allseas Marine SA for their never ending trust and
confidence.

Wishing you all good things, and happy and safe sailing (for our crew on board) for this year, 2010.

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COMMITMENT
TO
EXCELLENCE
EBEN The EBEN Business Ethics model is to promote ethics and excellence in businesses, to increase awareness
about ethical challenges in the global marketplace. The model methodology is based on the application
of all known requirements within the field of corporate social responsibility and corporate governance
linked with a Standard Corporate Code of Ethics implemented at all levels and at all locations (ashore
and onboard).

In 2008, the Company was awarded among other word-wide known companies with the Bronze Medal on
Business Ethics Excellence Model demonstrating its commitment to high transparency methods towards
all involved stakeholders, shareholders and customers. Continuing its business ethics excellence quest in
2009 was awarded with its Silver Medal certifying that core competencies of the model have become part
of its day-to-day operation. For 2010, the company has already applied and is seeking to be awarded with
the Golden Medal, thus marking Allseas Marine SA Business Ethics Excellence Company in the market.

EFQM The European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) is a model that assists companies to a journey
whishing to pursue Excellence. That is not easy to be achieved. A maturity level (Ashore and onboard)
in model criteria and philosophy is not only to be demonstrated but infused in people thinking. It helps
companies to identify their organizational goals and gives guidance on how to achieve them. It also supports
our quest for improvement recognizing that this is a continuous process.

In 2009, Allseas Marine SA was awarded for its first level achievement being a company “Committed to
Excellence” among other word-wide known companies. This award is designed for companies starting
their journey towards Excellence. It provided Allseas Marine Sa with a practical and simple approach
on which we have built our knowledge and experience to fulfill the 3 projects being the Environmental
Management, Integration of Document Management System and Ashore Employees Opinion Survey.

For 2010, the company has already applied for the next level of award which will mark Allseas Marine
Sa as a company “Recognized for Excellence in Europe”. This way the 8 fundamental concepts of the
model and the implementation of all nine criteria of the model, will lead the company one step forward
in its long journey to excellence.

AMVER The AMVER (Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue is a system that is supported by the American
Coast guard. It consists of a central computer system that it records every 48 hours the geographic stain of
all boats they participate in the program (without fee) thus, in case that a boat is in danger, the computer
locates the boats that are found in the nearby area diverts them to this direction in order to provide every
possible help. Roughly more than 10.000 boats from 90 countries participate in this system. Every day
AMVER tracks approximately 3.100 boats in the entire world. The information contained in the AMVER
system is protected and is only provided for the rescue of boats in emergency. The American Coast guard
rewards the companies that their ships are participating in the AMVER program for more from 128 days.
One year of attendance the boat is eligible of flag of color blue, 5 years of colour purple and after 15 and
20 years is granted an honorary plaque.

Each year in the rewards of AMVER constitute one from the most important events that is organized
by the Propeller Club Port of Piraeus with the collaboration of the American embassy and the American
Coast guard and that assembles other distinguished personalities and institutions of the shipping community.

Allseas Marine S.A. has received 8 rewards during this program and the Crew and the Captain of M/V
“CLEAN SEAS”, was also awarded for their participation in the rescue of Philippine Crew.
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MANILA HOSTED 10th ANNIVERSARY
MANNING AND TRAINING CONFERENCE (LSM)
The Philippines, the
world’s manning capital
hosted the world wide 10th
Anniversary Asia-Pacific
Manning Conference which
was held at the Hotel Sofitel
Philippine Plaza, Manila on
November 4-5 2009.
Organized by the UK based
conference specialist, Lloyd’s List Events, the conference carried the
theme “Seeking Solutions in Partnership: An industry Commitment
to the future of Manning and Training.”
“The shipping industry’s No 1 manpower event offers a dynamic
program that looks ahead to solutions and strategies that prepare
crews for the ships of the future, rather than re-packaging analyses
of the current downturn”, Conference producer Kathryn Barnad
pointed out one of the best facets of the Manning and Training
Conference is networking.
Furthermore, the conference was chaired by John Adams, managing
director of Teekay Marine Services, who presided over presentations
and panel discussions covering a broad range of topics
Topics included: “A retrospective of the Philippine manning
industry as it prepares for the next wave of opportunities”,
“Manpower supply: a strategic outlook”, “Recruitment and
retention strategies”, “Review of industry regulations”, and
“Pioneering recruitment and retention initiatives”.
Events
PIONEERING RECRUITMENT
AND RETENTION INITIATIVES
“AS THE CAREER PATH”
Aspiring seafarers should know whether the Maritime colleges
they are eyeing to enroll in will guarantee them a cadet position
once they take their apprenticeship onboard a vessel, in this way,
the maritime students can pre-determine the quality of school,
rather than be trapped by those diploma mill maritime colleges
that offer substandard courses. The government should look into
this, toe ease the shortage of global maritime officers, (and we are
happy that we chose AIMS – which is improving in terms of good
education and training – we have a lot of crew from that school
who passed the OIC lever). We should always choose a school
that can produce quality seafarers.
Effective Training can ensure competence onboard. Beyond
STCW 2010, there will be a lot of changes. Competency onboard
starts with competency ashore, thus a strict Quality Management.
Competency assurance that ensures workplace performance
supports corporate goals and objectives.
As the career path of each cadet is very important, education and
training, continuous professional development should be properly
monitored by each company. This is a big investment because
homegrown officers are very helpful in the shortage of officers.
Proper motivations and retention rates are also very important. Each
company should establish high maritime levels. (Knowledge,
Skills, Values, Quality, and most importantly, a good Attitude).

MANPOWER SUPPLY:
A STRATEGIC
OUTLOOK
It was discussed that every
company should have their own
strategic outlook on how to
recruit and retain its crew. It’s
Crewcare President Ms. Jo Roldan the company’s objectives and
with Mr. John Adams, Chairman for sourcing, manning, planning
of the conference training and social responsibility.
And per experience, there has always a lack of
onboard training.
Building on the success of a long cadet program will create a high
retention rate, so we must really invest in them.
There are many proverbs about the wisdom in the shipping
industry, this is one of them: “If one does not know to which port
he is sailing, he will go nowhere” Seneca.
I found this also: “Everyday brings a ship; Every ship brings a
word; well for those who have no fear, looking seaward well as-
sured that the word the vessel brings is the word they wish to
hear.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Crewcare Inc. is proud to be part of this LSM conference.

Training in dealing with fatigue and criminalization

should also be a part of the straining Syllabus of
seafarers. The MLC 2006 trainers program for
Maritime.

The inspection was a significant milestone in the

OLO’s Strategic Action Plan, underscoring the
need for the MLC inspection. Guidelines will be
sent to the Manning Industry Group.

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OFFICERS/CREW & WIVES CONFERENCE

Seafarer’s wives happy with Allseas Marine S.A / Crewcare Inc.

The rains were heavy in the night before the seminar on Sept 24, 2009 and the news said that there was a typhoon. But in the morning of our
conference, the rain was not so heavy and a lot of attendees came. Thus making the event successful one even if the heavy rains was a threat.

The yearly conference is very important for our company because it is where the true caring and letting all the crew and their wives
feel their importance in the company.

The conference is a commendable gesture of our Principal to impart additional incentives, like testing to equip all Crewcare vessels with
internet capable to expedite communication with our crew’s family. Allseas General Manager, Mr. Georgios Skrimizeas in his opening remarks
said that a monetary and non-monetary benefit will be added and it is the company’s intention to announce its immediate implementation.

SAILOR’S WISDOM
“Those who sleep close to water find tranquility”
Hawaiian Proverb
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PARTNERSHIP OF ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME

STUDIES (AIMS) AND CREWCARE INC.
The Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS), a non-stock maritime school organized
to provide educational and training services conforming to the STCW 1995 Standards
and to the national requirements, sealed its partnership with our company through the
signing of Memorandum of Agreement on February 4, 2010.

The Cadetship Program will continue with the AIMS where a lot of our cadets and
young officers come from the upgraded program of our company. We will conduct
initial screenings of Cadet’s who will officially be recommended to the cadetship program.
Candidates will be selected on our absolute discretion/satisfaction and according to our
requirements. In addition they will be provided support as needed during the Cadetship
Training. Both the Crewcare and AIMS will monitor the performance of the cadets and
periodic reports will be made.
Crewcare Inc. will arrange
the placement/employment
of selected cadets after the
satisfactory completion of
the cadetship program as
and when needed.

AIMS GRADUATION 2010

I.T. COMMUNICATION / BENEFIT APPLICATION SEMINAR

with Mr. Kostas Grivas, IT&T Officer / Allseas Marine S.A.

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PLANNED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM (PMS)
DEFINITION
The PMS - Planned Maintenance System is a paper or Software based
system which allows the operator of a vessel to perform a maintenance
in intervals according to manufacturers and Classification society/
Flag Administration or other regulatory bodies requirements.
WHY WE NEED TO DEVELOP AN
EFFECTIVE PMS?
In ISM code section 10.3 we read:
The Company should establish procedures in its safety management
system to identify equipment and technical systems the sudden opera-
tional failure of which may result in hazardous situations. The safety
management system should provide for specific measures aimed at
promoting the reliability of such equipment or systems. These mea-
sures should include the regular testing of stand-by arrangements and
equipment or technical systems that are not in continuous use.
The only way to comply with the above is to develop an effective PMS.
Apart of the need of the PMS derived from the ISM Code another
reason is that the PMS offers the chance to organize the crew works
systematically, avoid break-downs and of course reduce the mainte-
nance cost.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PMS
A good PMS system offers the following benefits:
1. Provides procedures to plan, execute, monitor and control maintenance resources.
2. Reduces delays in waiting for men, material, tools after a job is in progress.
3. Provides for systematic collection of materials prior to planned jobs.
4. Provides procedures to implement and continue a PM program.
5. Provides a communication link between maintenance and operations.
6. Performance reporting allows upper management to judge maintenance progress.
PMS TRAINING WITH MR. GEORGIOS SIMOU
ALLSEA MARINES S.A. ensures that officers have the right competencies
for the job needed to perform for safe and efficient operations. Benefits
provide plan maintenance (PMS) tools to track, record, and report on the
processional development and performance in the workforce, providing
highly effective program systems. This structure system of measure-
ment and feedback provides assurance for the company. Automatically
generated at the touch of a button and
in simple language, it is designed to
provide objective data that can be
structure d i n t o m a n a g e m e n t
maintena n c e f o r c o s t b e n e f i t
analysis, budget allocation, plan
effectiveness, and performance
maintenance.
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7. Reduces the time required for critical shutdowns or overhauls.
8. Reduces maintenance costs.
9. Reduces emergency breakdowns.
KEY FACTORS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PMS
In order to develop and implement a successful PMS the following
factors are critical and should be ensured:
1. The structure of the system to cover the minimum
requirements and to be as simple and user friendly
as possible.
2. The office and vessel personnel using the system to
be well trained and familiarized with the system
STATUS OF PMS PROJECT IN
“ALLSEAS MARINE S.A.” VESSELS
Allseas Marine has selected the Benefit software to implement the
PMS onboard the vessels under its management. During the 4th quar-
ter of 2008 and 1st Semester of 2009 the first version of the PMS has
been installed onboard the vessel and started to be used. During the
second half of year 2009 the PMS has been reviewed/restructured to
be more specific for each vessel. This procedure has been completed
and as of today 6 vessels are running the new version of the PMS and
the remaining will follow until May-June 2010
TRAINING IN CREWCARE
In order to ensure the proper training of the officers that will use the
PMS an in house training and induction program has been organized.
The first two batches of officers have been trained the first week of
January 2010 by the Assistant Superintendent Engineer G. Simou. Fur-
ther training will be organized on regular basis by similar in house
training sessions in Manila and of course similar training will be con-
ducted on board whenever a superintendent will visit the vessels.
The maintenance system takes the number crunching out of training
management and presents the essential information required in an easy to
interpret format. It allows managerial decisions to be made timely and with
a high degree of reliability.
ALLSEAS Marine S.A. sent
Mr. Georgios Simou, the
Technical Assistant Superintendent,
to facilitate two (2) briefings
over two (2) days of in-house
training for officers held at
CREWCARE INC. Manila on
January 06 to 09, 2010.
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CREWCARE’S STRESS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Can a person avoid stress? Of course not, but a person can deal with it.
Below are some Suggestions we gathered
from the seminar:

1. Stop taking on too much.

2. Work off tensions.

3. Check with your doctor.

4. Talk out troubles.

5. Balance work with play.

6. Loaf a little.

7. Get enough sleep and rest.

8. Avoid self-medication.

9. Get away from it all.

10. Learn to accept cannot change.

ANTI-STRESS ACTIVITIES
The laughter! Cheers! The smiles!

And just being

together makes
The songs! forget that life us
is stressful. Th
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se of some jokes.. fun but we mu
st work hard!
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Grinning becau
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AN EXTRAORDINARY
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
FOR CREWCARE INC. FAMILY
THE GOOD LORD, DESPITE OF THE CRISIS AND MANY
CHALLENGES BLESSED ALLSEAS MARINE SA AND
CREWCARE, INC. TO SAIL ON YEAR 2010 WITH MORE
POSITIVE PROSPECTS.

WE WERE LUCKY THAT OUR MANAGING DIRECTOR,

MR. MICHAEL BODOUROGLOU WAS ABLE TO JOIN US,
INSPITE OF HIS BUSY SCHEDULES, THE SECOND TIME
AROUND, THE FIRST BEING LAST DECEMBER 2008 AND
BROUGHT WITH HIM THE GOOD NEWS THAT THE COMPANY
IS ALL SET TO DOUBLE ITS FLEET WITHIN THIS YEAR. THAT
OUR COMPANY EMBARKED ON A FLEET RENEWAL PROGRAM,
SELLING SOME OF OUR OLDER VESSELS AND WILL BE
REPLACING THEM WITH MODERN BULK CARRIERS. A
VERY GOOD NEWS AND CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR ALL OF US.

THE TRADITION OF GATHERING OUR STAFF, OFFICERS,

CREW, THEIR FAMILIES, SOME GUESTS AND FRIENDS FROM
THE INDUSTRY FOR A FESTIVE CELEBRATION CHRISTMAS
AND THIS IS GIVEN AS A SIGN OF GRATITUDE FOR THE
HARDWORKING STAFF AND SEAFARERS.

MR. SKRIMIZEAS, OUR GENERAL MANAGER, FROM

ALLSEAS MARINE SA (GREECE) ALSO ANNOUNCED THAT
ACCORDING TO THEIR BUSINESS PLANS TILL THE END OF
THIS YEAR, 20-22 VESSELS WILL COMPRISE OUR FLEET.

THE YEAR 2009 WAS REALLY SIGNIFICANT FOR US,

BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN IN OUR OWN BUILDING FOR ONE
YEAR AND EVERYBODY WORKED HAND IN HAND IN
PUTTING UP LOTS OF LIGHTS IN THE WHOLE BUILDING TO
SYMBOLIZE A BRIGHTER YEAR AHEAD OF ALL OF US. WE
HAD GREEN COLOR FOR OUR THEME COLOR.

CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS AND FOR THE VERY YOUNG AT

HEART, THE OFFICERS/CREW AND THEIR WIVES, WHO AL-
WAYS FEEL YOUNG, ESPECIALLY IN MINGLING WITH THE
CHILDREN, WE ARE ADAPTABLE. IN THE EYES OF THE
KIDS, WE PLAY WITH THEM, LAUGH WITH THEM AND LIVE
AND ENJOY LIFE TO THE FULLEST WITH THEM. SO SANTA
CLAUS CAME WITH LOTS OF GIFTS FOR THE KIDS. THE KIDS
WERE THRILLED WITH THE MAGIC SHOW, THE TRICKS,
THEY REALLY ENJOYED. THE PROGRAM WAS IMPRESSIVE,
WITH OUR OFFICERS/CREW WIVES SHOWING THEIR PROW-
ESS IN DANCING, OUR OFFICERS AND STAFF, DANCING IT
OUT WITH THE VERY FAMOUS-NOBODY SONG…

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WE HAD GAMES, AND RAFFLES FOR EVERYBODY. THE

GRAND PRIZE OF 21 INCHES COLORED TV WENT TO SECOND
MATE NIEL YUAG (HE RECENTLY PASSED THE CHIEF
OFFICER’S EXAMS).

DESPITE OF THE CRISIS, OUR PRINCIPAL, ALLSEAS MARINE

SA/CREWCARE, INC, MADE SURE THAT OUR OFFICERS/CREW
AND THEIR FAMILIES DESERVE A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
WITH VERY SUMPTUOUS FOOD AND EVERYBODY ENJOYING
THE WHOLE EVENING OF FUN, SONGS, DANCES, GAMES AND
RAFFLES.

OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY IS OUR WAY OF SAYING THANK

YOU TO OUR LOYAL SEAFARERS WHO HAVE BEEN SERVING
OUR COMPANY WELL THROUGH THE YEARS. AND WE ALSO
WOULD WANT TO THANK THE WIVES WHO ARE ALWAYS
BEHIND US DURING ALL THE COMPANY’S EVENTS.

CREWCARE, A COMPANY WITH A GOLDEN HEART, REACHING OUT

TO EACH OF OUR CREW’S FAMILIES AND SAYING THANK
YOU FOR JOB WELL DONE.

THE PARTY ENDED JUST BEFORE MIDNIGHT, WITH OUR

CREW AND THEIR FAMILIES JOINING US (THE MANAGEMENT
AND STAFF OF CREWCARE, INC) IN SINGING SOLEMNLY THE
“SILENT NIGHT”.

IT WAS AGAIN A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR EVERYBODY.

By:joroldan/2010

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2009 CHRISTMAS PARTIES

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

As we celebrate Christmas, we really experience true love,

be it in the vessel, in a far away place or just being here.
Jesus is the reason for the season and he is the epitome of
true love.

Christmas is a time of giving, forgiving, and sharing. For
those who are far away from their loved-ones. It is still
MV CORAL SEAS celebrated with a thought of their presence. Just the MV DEEP SEAS
thought of being loved because of the sacrifices,
especially those who are onboard is already a
feeling of happiness and joy to each family being
left behind.

Christmas is for the kids, who believes that what

they receive comes from Santa Claus. It is a
tradition of gift giving, singing Christmas carols,
sending Christmas messages and wishing each and
everyone more blessings and a wonderful New
Year ahead

MV FRIENDLY SEAS MV FRIENDLY SEAS

WISTA PHILIPPINES CHRISTMAS PARTY

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CREWCARE OFFICE MASS & BLESSING FOR THE M/V CALM SEAS VISIT AT SUAL
1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OUR STAY IN THE
CREWCARE BUILDING

CREWCARE HALLOWEEN PARTY 2009

PRESIDENTIAL FORUM AT
MANILA HOTEL WITH
SENATOR NOYNOY AQUINO
AND MARITIME OFFICERS

AIMS AND GOLDEN SUCCESS GRADUATION 2010

CREWCARE CREWCARE’S NEWEST CREWCARE’S OFFICERS AND STAFF DINNER DATE WITH
CEBU OFFICE YOUNG CAPTAIN, ASST. SUPER. ENGINEER SIMOU AFTER THE SEMINAR
CAPT. SAMUEL CABUSAS
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FLU TREATMENT
Need help deciding which treatments are effective for the flu and swine flu? Wonder how you can manage flu and
swine flu symptoms? Though flu treatments won’t cure the flu or swine flu; there are flu treatments that can
relieve common flu symptoms such as fever, aches, fatigue, and congestion. Some flu treatments may
actually shorten the time you have flu symptoms.

If you have flu symptoms, and there has been a swine flu outbreak in your area, it’s a good idea to call your doctor.
The doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication such as Tamiflu or Relenza. Antiviral drugs treat swine flu by
preventing the virus from reproducing inside your body, but they are most effective if you start them within two
days of when your symptoms begin. These drugs can also help your symptoms improve faster and can prevent
complications of swine flu.

There is no swine flu vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine is not effective against swine flu.

The flu treatment you should take depends on your symptoms. For example, if you have nasal or sinus congestion, then a decongestant can be helpful.

Oral decongestants can come in many forms – pills, tablets, capsules, or syrups. Decongestants are used to open the mucous membranes in the nose and help them to
drain. However, decongestants should not be used for more than a few days because if they are used for too long and then stopped, they can cause rebound symptoms.

If you have a runny nose, postnasal drip, or itchy, watery eyes- then an antihistamine may be helpful for your flu symptoms. Antihistamines block the effect of
“histamine,” and help relieve such annoying symptoms such as sneezing, itching, congestion, and nasal discharge.

Over-the-counter antihistamines often make people drowsy, whereas decongestants can make people hyper or keep them awake. Antihistamines can make mucus thick,
which can be a problem if you have lung disease such as COPD or asthma, Keep in mind that both decongestants and antihistamines can interact with other drugs you may
be taking for conditions such as heart disease, and they may worsen some conditions. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about which flu treatment may be best for you.

THE LAUGHING CURE

By Elizabeth Scott, M.S.
Research has shown health benefits of laughter ranging from
strengthening the immune system to reducing food cravings to
increasing one’s threshold.
Stress Management Benefits of Laughter:
• Hormones: Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol,
epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine, and growth hormone. It also increases
the level of health-enhancing hormones like endorphins, and neuro-
transmitters. Laughter increases the number of antibody-producing
cells and enhances the effectiveness of T cells. All this means a stronger
immune system, as well as fewer physical effects of stress.
• Physical Release: Have you ever felt like you “have to laugh about it or cry”?
Have you experienced the cleansed feeling after a good laugh? Laughter
provides a physical and emotional release.
• Internal Workout: A good belly laugh exercises the diaphragm, contracts the
abs and even works out the shoulders, leaving muscles more relaxed
afterward. It even provides a good workout for the heart.
• Distraction: Laughter brings the focus away from anger, guilt, stress, and
negative emotions in a more beneficial way than other mere distractions.
• Perspective: Studies show that our response to stressful events can be
altered by whether we view something as a ‘threat’ or a ‘challenge’.
Humor can give us a more lighthearted perspective and help us view events
as ‘challenges’, thereby making them less threatening and more positive.
• Social Benefits of Laughter: Laughter connects us with others. Laughter is
also contagious, so if you bring more laughter into your life, you can most
likely help others around you to laugh more and realize these benefits as
well. By elevating the mood
of those around you, you can
reduce their stress levels and
perhaps improve the quality
of social interaction you
experience with them,
reducing your stress level
even more!
How to use Laughter:
• T.V. and Movies: there’s no shortage of laughter opportunities from
entertainment; from theater and video stores, as well as at home via comedies.
While wasting your time watching something marginally funny may
actually frustrate you, watching truly hilarious movies and shows is an easy
way to get laughter into your life whenever you need it.
• Laugh with Friends: Going to a movie or comedy club with friends is a great
way to get more laughter in your life. The contagious effects of laughter may
mean you’ll laugh more than you otherwise would have during the show, plus
you’ll have jokes to reference at later times. Having friends over for a party or
game night is also a great setup for laughter and other good feelings.
• Find Humor in your Life: Instead of complaining about life’s frustrations, try
to laugh about them. If something is so frustrating or depressing it’s
ridiculous, realize that you could look back on it and laugh. Think of how it
will sound as a story you could tell your friends, and then see if you can
laugh about it.
With this attitude, you may also find yourself being more lighthearted and silly,
giving yourself and those around you more to laugh about. Approach life in a
more mirthful way and you’ll find you’re less stressed about negative events,
and you’ll achieve the health benefits of laughter.

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 Seaman’s Corner
Chief Engr. Jose Nobelo

THE COMPANY I AM PROUD TO WORK WITH

I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH CREWCARE, ALLSEAS MARINE S.A. SINCE 2003, AND STILL ENJOY WORKING WITH THE COMPANY. I AM HAPPY AND CONTENT
WITH THE PRIVILEGES GIVEN TO SEAFARERS, AND THE CARE, HARMONY AND ASSISTANCE EVEN WHEN NOT ON BOARD. IT IS A TOKEN TO REMEMBER. WE
WERE LUCKY IN CHOOSING THE COMPANY, AND BEING CHOSEN TO STAY WITH ALL SEAS MARINES S.A.

I STAND HERE BEFORE YOU TO SHARE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING ON BOARD WITH A ZERO ACCIDENT TOLL. THE COMPANY, WITH UNDYING EFFORTS,
HAS TRIED VERY HARD TO HAVE ALL ITS SEAFARERS GRASP THE CONCEPT OF REAL SAFETY ON BOARD. IT IS NOT THE COMPANY WHICH BENEFITS FROM
HAVING ZERO ACCIDENT ON BOARD, IT IS US AND OUR FAMILIES, THE BENEFACTORS OF SUCH AN AIM.

(I DO NOT THINK THAT THERE IS ANYBODY WHO WOULD LOVE TO LOSE A HEALHTY HUSBAND? ARE THERE ANY? JOKE LANG PO.)

I CANNOT AGREE WITH ANYONE WHO SAYS THAT A ZERO ACCIDENT LEVEL IS VERY HARD TO ACHIEVE. INDEED, THERE ARE DIFFICULTIES INVOLVED WITH
HOW WE COULD EVADE SUCH CATASTROPHIC INCIDENTS, BUT IF WE ARE DETERMINED, WE CAN ACHIEVE THAT GOAL.

I FREQUENTLY HEAR FROM SEAFARERS THAT THE COMPANY’S SHIPBOARD OPERATIONAL MANUAL IS JUST ANOTHER ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION TASK.
IT WAS NOT WRITTEN WITH PREJUDICE. IF WE READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF IT, THEN WE REALIZE THAT THE COM-
PANY CARES ABOUT ITS SEAFARERS. IT IS RECIPROCAL; THE COMPANY CANNOT EXIST WITHOUT THE SEAFARERS, AND SEAFARERS, AS WELL, CANNOT EXIST
WHEN THERE IS NO COMPANY.

SO, LET US WORK AS A TEAM.

HAND IN HAND, WE WILL PURSUE TO ATTAIN ZERO ACCIDENT GOALS IN THE FLEET.

ON BOARD MANAGEMENT HAS A VERY SPECIAL ROLE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFETY PRACTICES, WHICH, WITH THE GUIDANCE OF THE COMPANY’S
QSV, ALL THE NECESSARY STEPS, READY FORMS AND CHECKLIST HAVE BEEN PROVIDED IN THE SHIPBOARD MANUAL.
IF WE REVIEW ALL THE ACCIDENTS THAT HAVE HAPPENED ON BOARD, THEN WE KNOW THAT THE ROOT CAUSE IS 90 PERCENT HUMAN ERROR. WHAT IS HAP-
PENING IS GROSS NEILIGENCE OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WORKING PROCEDURAL SAFETY. AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED, ACCIDENTS HAPPEN, BUT THEY
CAN BE AVOIDED. ALWAYS REMEMBER THE ISM CODE: PLAN WHAT YOU DO AND DO WHAT YOU PLAN. TO EXPLAIN FURTHER; IF WE DO A PARTICULAR JOB,
PLANNING IS THE FIRST STAGE, WITH SAFETY BEING ONE OF THE CONCERNS. THE PLAN WAS DONE, SO DO WHAT YOU PLAN. IT IS JUST THAT SIMPLE AND
WITH THE AID OF THE COMPANY MANUALS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED ON ALL VESEELS, FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE VERY ACCESSIBLE. FURTHER-
MORE, IF WE FOCUS, THEN ALL THE TASKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT SMOOTHLY AND ACCIDENT-FREE.

I WILL CITE AN EXAMPLE WHICH ALL OF YOU CAN ANALYZE.

A BOSUN WAS IN A HURRY TO HAVE A HAND HELP HIM TIGHTEN THE SLACKED MOORING ROPE FORWARD WHILE LOADING WAS IN PROGRESS. 3/O & AB WERE
TENDERING THE ROPES AFT, THE O.S. WAS IN THE GANGWAY ATTENDING THE WATCH AS PER ISPS CODE. SHORT BY A HAND, BOSUN CALLED UP ONE OF THE
OFF DUTY DECKHANDS TO HELP HIM FORWARD. SINCE TIGHTENING OF THE MOORING CAN BE DONE IN A SHORT WHILE, THE AB WHO WAS SUMMONED WENT
WITH THE BOSUN FORWARD IN PLAIN CLOTHES; WITHOUT A HELMET AND ONLY IN SLIPPERS THINKING THAT IT WAS JUST A SMALL TASK. THE VESSEL WAS
LOADING GRAINS, AND ON THE WAY FORWARD HE SLIPPED ON DECK, FELL AND SUSTAINED A CUT ON THE HEAD AND BRUISES ON THE ARMS. THE VESSEL
WAS SCHEDULED TO SAIL, AND DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINS, COULD NOT WAIT FOR HIM TO BE DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL. A FINAL ARRANGEMENT
WAS MADE, SINCE THE VESSEL HAD SAILED, THAT HE WOULD BE REPATRIATED AFTER MEDICATION. HE WAS AN AB AND HAD TO WAIT JUST A COUPLE OF
MONTHS TO DISEMBARK AND SIT FOR HIS LICENSURE EXAM, BUT BECAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT, HE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THE LICENSURE EXAM AND
THEREFORE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT AGAIN. HE LOST HIS OPPORTUNITY. IF HE WAS SAFETY CONSCIOUS, DRESSED IN THE PROPER CODE; WEARING SAFETY
SHOES AND HELMET, HE WOULD NOT HAVE HAD THAT ACCIDENT THAT PREVENTED HIM FROM FULFILLING HIS PLANNED LICENSURE EXAM.

NOW IN YOUR ANALYSIS, WHO LOST BECAUSE OF IGNORING SAFETY PRACTICES? HE WAS VERY LUCKY THAT IT WAS JUST MINOR CUTS & BRUISES. WHAT IF
IT WAS BEYOND THE UNEXPECTED? HOW MUCH TIME WOULD HAVE BEEN LOST PUTTING ON THE OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES & HELMET? THINK OF THAT. THE
ACCIDENT CLEARLY SHOWS GROSS HUMAN ERROR.

WEEKLY TRAININGS AND VIDEOS OF DIFFERENT SAFETY PRACTICES ON BOARD ARE CARRIED OUT REGULARLY, AND ARE CLOSELY MONITORED BY OUR
QSV. BUT IF WE DO NOT COOPERATE, THEN ALL OF THOSE EFFORTS ARE USELESS.

FOR A SAFE AND BETTER ENVIRONMENT, RELIGIOUSLY PRACTICE THEM ON BOARD. WE LOVE OUR FAMILIES AND WE ARE WORKING FOR THEM, AND IN RE-
TURN, OUR FAMILIES WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY IF WE RETURN FROM THE VESSEL SAFE, SOUND AND STRONG. WIVES, DO YOU AGREE WITH ME?

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 CONGRATULATIONS!!
NEW OFFICERS/BOARD PASSERS OF THE RECENT PRC LICENSURE
EXAMS FROM CREWCARE, INC. FLEET

2/E Liborio, Marayag - CE 2/O Awit, Francisco - CO 2/O Pava, Ezard - CO 3/O Seva, Rene - CO AB Bricia, Jose - 3/O AB Felisilda, Leby 3/O

AB Grafil, Irineo 3/O AB Sariñana, Ricardo 3/O CO Jarales, Emmanuel - MMAN Rebaldo, Regie - 3/O OLR Galendez, Floro - 3/E OLR Navarro, Rowelito - 3/E
MASTER

OLR Palaroan, Mark Joseph - 3/E OLR Villar, Esteban - 3/E OS Prodigo, John Vincent - 3/O OLR Santos, Julius - 3/E OS Cortez, Michael - 2/O 3/E Pableo, Gabriel - 2/E

3/O Furio, Giovano - C/O 2/O Vallar, Julius - C/O DCDT Acac, Walter - 2/O OS Contador, Peter - 2/O 3/E Aro, Anastacio - 2/E 2/O Yuag, Neil - C/O

WELCOME ABOARD
ALL SEAS AND CREWCARE NEWBIES WELCOME ABOARD TO OUR GROWING FAMILY

Capt. Camanga, Jonathan - Capt. Villodres, Edcel - CE Escaño, Elizer - CE Lustre, Pedrito - 3/E Pimentel, Carlito - 3/O Batiancila, Robertson -
MV Golden Seas MV Friendly Seas MV Diamond Seas MV Golden Seas MV Sapphire Seas MV Calm Seas

3/O Cadenas, Julius - 3/O Jarales, Al - 4/E Poblacion, Antonio - 2/E Lego, Junito - 2/O Caracuel, Jose - 2/O Castillo, Rodelito -
MV Clean Seas MV Sapphire Seas MV Calm Seas MV Coral Seas MV Clean Seas MV Diamond Seas

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MV Golden Seas
CO Canono, Sofronio -
MV Kind Seas
CO Salon, Rey -
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CO Tapay, Dranreb -
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