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Seaspan Ship Management Officers' Forum

Seaspan Ship Management docked their officers for the Seaspan Ship Management Officer's Forum 2012 at the Cinnamon Grand last week. The forum, with the theme of "Managing Risk: Facing challenges together", was arranged in collaboration with their manning agent, Ceyline Shipping Ltd.

The two- day multinational affair began with the lighting of a beautiful human lamp and a drum fusion. The floor was then graced by guest speakers and delegates from Sri Lanka, India, Cananda, and Ukrain.

Seaspan Forum 2012 participants

The Master of Ceremonies for the forum was Capt. Alfred Gomez, Senior Training Superintendent at Seaspan Ship Management.

Ceyline Shipping Ltd Managing Director Capt. Nalin Peiris,. delivered the welcome address stating that eliminating risk is not always an option but managing risk which can prevent injury, loss of life, achieve operational efficiency, protect assets to seize opportunities and turn risk into reward is indeed an option.

Seaspan Fleet Management President Rob Grool speaking on the current situation within the global shipping industry said that its impact on manning, and future plans of the company is vital.

He engaged in an open discussion with officers. In his opening address he cautioned all officers attending that there may be a shortage of skilled seafarers for now, but the world economy is still on life support and if Sri Lankan seafarers do not deliver value for money they will price themselves out of the market. Same as what happened in other maritime labour supply sources.

Rob Grool made a special address to the families of the seafarers as well, explaining their role in ensuring that their sea going family members stay within set regulations in order to return home safely.

Other speakers included Capt. HemrajShetty, Director Fleet Personnel Seaspan Ship Management Ltd, AshokAdvani, General Manager Seaspan Crew Management (India) Pvt Ltd (SCMIPL), ManojSuri, Director of Fleet Management at Seaspan Ship Management, Capt. Dinesh Jairam, Global Talent Acquisition Manager for SCMIPL, Capt. Jude Correa, Operations General Manager Seaspan Ship Management, Guy Rawlinson, HSEQ Manager at Seaspan Ship Management and Howard Ford, Accounting Manager at Seaspan Ship Management. Day one of the forum was followed by a night event which boasted cocktails and dinner to delegates and guests. Loyalty awards for officers who had remained with Seaspan for over five years were presented.

This event greatly helps Sri Lanka at this moment of economic growth by bringing in a much needed boost for the Sri Lanka's maritime industry, sea farer community, and prospective entrants to seafaring. With the participation of 265 international individuals, it also simultaneously helps the travel and tourism industry as well as the hospitality industry.

Seaspan Ship Management is a world leading independent owner and manager of containerships. They own a large fleet of 72, high quality container ships that are chartered to major shipping lines under long-term, fixed rate contracts. Seaspan Ship Management Ltd. proudly celebrated a decade of shipping excellence and is now taking active steps in ensuring the sustainability of their business as well as the environment by implementing a ship energy efficiency plan in order to reduce emission pollution.

Seaspan's manning agent, Ceyline Shipping, a member of the Ceyline Group, is one of the leading manning agents in South Asia, with an established reputation for providing competent seafarers to first class ship owners and managers for over two decades.(SJ)

Maritime executives to launch annual conference

Positioned as the new Asian gateway and one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Sri Lanka's maritime and logistics initiatives are about to be given another boost from Seatrade's new launch event.

Executives attending the reception at the Colombo Hilton last week were given an informed presentation by Seatrade executives, as to why this timely conference that is supported by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, will be an important annual fixture in the international maritime events diary.

John Foreman, Global Head of Marketing for Seatrade Communications, noted that Sri Lanka looks set to be a major strategic hub for maritime in the India Ocean and as such will be an ideal venue for the world's maritime industry to meet and exchange information about the many commercial opportunities and developments on the Island.

John commented 'Geographically and geo-politically, Sri Lanka is well placed, located between the fast growing economies of India and China, and its excellent trade and political relations being mutually beneficial with both countries. It's this positive growth coupled with Sri Lanka's unique strategic position that makes investment an even more attractive proposition for the rest of the world'.

He went on to say 'The aims and objectives of the event, Sri Lanka Ports, Trade and Logistics, are to bring together the key parties that will cement this growth and forge new partnerships into the future.

It's about making the country's new infrastructure work as a comprehensive supply chain and transshipment solution.' Trevor Pereira, General Manager, Seatrade Communications Middle East agreed with Foreman's assessment adding 'The Government of Sri Lanka are firmly behind the development of the Port and Logistics sectors through massive infrastructure and terminal investment in the country. In the many years I have been working here, I am impressed by the dynamism and foresight that the government is showing in propelling Sri Lanka to become one of the most important maritime hub's in the Indian Ocean'.

IMO Secretary General appointed Chairman of Judging Panel

Seatrade Middle East and Indian subcontinent awards:

The countdown has started as the maritime and shipping industry gears up for the 9th annual Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards held in Dubai.

Hailed as the 'Oscars' of the maritime world, the awards are a showcase of the who's who in the regional shipping and maritime industry and pay homage to the many achievements of individuals and companies over the past year.

Taking place in the luxurious ballroom at the Atlantis the Palm, the awards will be held on Monday 26th November with more than 750 guests expected to attend the evening's glittering ceremony.

Once again, a panel of esteemed industry experts has been selected and Seatrade is honoured that the IMO Secretary General, <http://seatrade-online.com/F9B-TZW8-60TVMO-BN95C-1/c.aspx>Mr Koji Semimizu, has agreed to chair an independent judging panel for the 5 technical and operational categories.

He is joined by David Short, MD, Emirates Marine Services and Vice President of the Members Board of Trustees, Imarest; Capt. Dinesh Gautama, Advisor, The Container Shipping Lines Association (India), Director and Member of the Board of Trustees, Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping and Capt. Duncan McKelvie, Area Marine Representative, NYK Line, Dubai Office, NYK Logistics and Megacarrier.

A second judging panel will appraise entries in the 17 commercial categories and include a prestigious line up of: Mohammed Muallem, Senior Vice President and MD-UAE Region, DP World; Yudhishthir Khatau, Vice Chairman and MD, Varun Shipping Company Ltd, President, BIMCO; Capt. Feisal Ahmed Saad, Manager, Ras Laffan Port Operations; Capt. Mansoor Yasin Abdul Ghafoor, President, Evergreen Shipping Agency Co. (UAE) LLC; Sabyasachi Hajara, President, Indian National Shipowners' Association (INSA) and Chairman and MD, The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd; Mohd Reza Maghami, Chairman, Simatech Shipping LLC; Abu Baker Bin Mohd Nor, CEO, Nakilat-Keppel Offshore and Marine Ltd and Saadi Rais, President, Dubai Ship Agents Assocation, member of the Board of Directors, Dubai World and Group Managing Director, Rais Hassan Saadi Group.

Five special awards are also handed out on the night and include: Shipping Company of the Year; Seatrade Personality of the Year; Seatrade Young Person of the Year; the Seatrade Outstanding Achievement Award and the Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award.

Deadline for entries is 31st July 2012.

Dikkowita Fishery Harbour upgraded

The boat yard of the Dikkowita Fishery Harbour project is been upgraded by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Development.

Cey-Nor Foundation Ltd has been entrusted with the project to have a fully fledged workshop for the Dikkowita Fishery Harbour.

Allied Trading and Enginnering Ltd who is a regular supplier of geotextile to the Coast Conversation Department supplied geotextile from Bonar Technical Fabrics of Belgium.

Dikkowita Boat Yard