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<strong>Odfjell</strong> <strong>Quarterly</strong><br />
EDITOR: Margrethe Gudbrandsen<br />
EDITORIAL COMMITEE:<br />
Karin Ryland Blom, Brit A. Bennett, Matt Duke,<br />
Geirmund Drivenes, Leif Gunnar Alvær,<br />
Theo Kruithof, Siri-Anne Mjåtvedt, Henning Løseth<br />
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CORRESPONDENTS:<br />
HOUSTON: Rebecca Snyder<br />
PHILIPPINES: Jennifer Franco<br />
Deadline next issue:<br />
10 May <strong>2012</strong><br />
Design: Bruno Blanchard, Cox<br />
Graphic production: Jannicke Gildernes, Cox<br />
Print: Scanner Grafisk AS<br />
Cover: Photo by Thomas Kohnle<br />
Photo this page:<br />
Photo by Thomas Kohnle.<br />
Texts submitted to <strong>Quarterly</strong> may be subject to editorial adjustments.<br />
Highlights<br />
Port calls: Area of improvement 04<br />
Keys to efficient port calls 04<br />
Efficient tank cleaning 06<br />
Port captains role in port efficiency 08<br />
Efficient crew change 09<br />
OTR improves environmental and safety performance 10<br />
Chairman’s Message 12<br />
Landmarks<br />
New terminal joint venture in China 13<br />
Encouraging developments in the spot marked 13<br />
Increased jetty capacity at OTR 14<br />
New jetty at OTK 14<br />
An incredible ‘maiden’ voyage 15<br />
Houston Chartering expanding 15<br />
Portrait<br />
New man in Oman 16<br />
Briefings<br />
New Compliance Officer and Designated Person 17<br />
Emphasis on vetting 17<br />
Maintenance management improvment project 18<br />
Corporate Social Responsibility Council established 18<br />
<strong>Odfjell</strong> Terminals (Charleston) in progress 19<br />
Stowing for tomorrow 20<br />
New demurrage tool in progress 21<br />
Ice training 22<br />
MOPS 23<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
QHSE<br />
Success factors for developing <strong>Odfjell</strong> .<br />
Ship Managements safety culture 24<br />
Piracy 26<br />
Training on board campaign 26<br />
Personnel 27<br />
Fleet and terminals 30<br />
Offices and addresses 32