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N E W S L E T T E R 

No. 16 

editorial 

Dear readers, 

The fifteenth edition of our company newsletter 

was a jubilee issue in every way. After 

this milestone, we would like to present you 

with the sixteenth edition of our quarterly 

bulletin “THE BRIDGE”. This is the first edi- 

tion since its first publication in the summer 

of 2008 in a brand-new layout. 

“THE BRIDGE” was launched by Hamburger 

Lloyd in order to build just that, a bridge: 

Between you, dear colleagues on board our 

vessels, and our shore staff, as well as all 

our interested readers from the Financial, 

Maritime and Port Management Sectors. 

Since the summer of 2012, Reederei Ham- 

burger Lloyd, Wappen Reederei and their 

corporately managed company WLCM 

have been operating from the same 

address, the “Astra Tower” in Hamburg. 

It has since been the overall goal of all 

partners to achieve a certain amount of 

synergy between the different companies, 

to optimise and harmonise already existing 

structures, yet without going all the way 

to a fusion under company law. 

From the left: Wolfgang Goerz, Director Chartering & Operations (RHL); Jens Langmann, Managing 

Director (HHSI and WR); Stefan Koleczko, Director Finance & Accounting (RHL); Michael Brandhoff 

Technical Director (RHL) and Managing Director (WLCM); John Goes Managing Director (WLCM); Peter 

Frömming Fleet Director (WR); Hauke Pane Managing Partner (RHL) and Managing Director (WR) 

THE BRIDGE 

SHORE TO SHIP 

“Change is the only constant.” This is the 

motto under which we have established a 

regular exchange between our shipping 

companies, by creating a common management 

team – always driven by the idea of a 

more transparent, more rational and, therefore, 

more efficient collaboration. 

With the creation of WLCM in 2010, both 

companies’ crew management now shares 

the same foundation. It is WLCM’s foremost 

goal to achieve and preserve a good relation- 

THE BRIDGE I No. 16 

ship between the employees on our ships 

and those in the shipping companies. The 

Finance and Accounting departments of 

all three companies have been under a 

common leadership since the beginning 

of the year, which was another important 

milestone. The Tecnnical Inspection, 

Purchasing and Insurance departments 

are still being attuned and optimised – we 

are by no means finished yet, but: We are 

constantly changing. 

This sixteenth edition of “THE BRIDGE”, and 

all that will follow, is for all of you together. 

It is for the crews, office teams and business 

partners of 

• Reederei Hamburger Lloyd 

• Wappen Reederei 

• WLCM Crewmanagement 

We have tried to emphasise this by a colour- 

neutral layout which incorporates all three 

company logos. As well as publishing the 

crew lists of all 26 vessels, you will find inter- 

esting articles covering container and tank 

shipping topics. All employees on board, 

ashore and in our branch offices in Riga and 

Shanghai are warmly invited to contribute 

their own articles and stories to our communal 

newsletter, thus making “THE BRIDGE” a 

veritable bridge between all of us – the crews 

and the three companies in the Astra Tower. 

A ship can only brave heavy seas with a good 

crew – a crew in which each and every member 

makes the right contribution at the right 

time. In this spirit, I would like to wish all of 

you a safe journey, and a happy return home. 

Sincerely, 

Hauke Pane 

OCTOBER MARCH 2012

Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) 

Technical management meets risk management 

In the present economic situation within 

the maritime industry, we are forced to 

re-evaluate the way ships are managed. 

This includes the way machinery is maintained 

and leads to a development of new 

strategies in this field. 

The existing strategies can be summarized 

as follows: 

1. Reactionary – The operator reacts to an 

event, such as a failure, by only then 

carrying out maintenance, which is not 

necessarily compliant with Class/SOLAS. 

2. Compliant – The maintenance strategy 

is in compliance with Rules and Regu- 

lations, i. e. on a 5-year opening-up cycle, 

or the conventional Continuous Machi- 

nery Survey. 

3. Managed – The operator works according 

to a Planned Maintenance System. 

4. Innovative – The operator adopts a more 

scientific approach to maintenance; cer- 

tain items may be condition-monitored. 

5. Leading – A Condition-Based Mainte- 

nance strategy includes the entire 

machinery outfit (and more). 

Nowadays, the majority of vessels are operating 

on Continuous Survey or Planned 

Maintenance Systems, to ensure com- 

pliance with Classification Society rules and 

to minimize defects and repairs. 

The present economic and strategic needs 

require full reliability and commercial 

availability of the vessels, and at the same 

time a most cost-effective machinery 

management. It is essential to have a 

cost control system in place and – where 

possible – to extend Class survey intervals 

and thereby reduce the need for over- 

hauling operational equipment. The Classification 

Societies are presently developing 

new Class guidelines and Class notations for 

this purpose. 

Industry experience has shown that successful 

implementation of Condition Monitoring 

prevents major failures of (critical) 

equipment, increases maintenance intervals, 

and on the bottom line saves money. 

In short: All targets are achieved. 

One could now say that additional training 

of the crews and sending the required 

measurement devices on board should 

do the job. Condition Monitoring is the 

tool for saving money! Let’s start now, and 

collect the savings by the end of the year! 

But the targets can only be achieved 

by carefully analysing the criticality of 

each piece of equipment, and by enhancing 

the existing Planned and Preventive 

Maintenance guidelines with appropriate 

Condition Monitoring, based on risk 

management. 

Defining the standards for Condition-Based 

Maintenance is a complex and long-lasting 

process. It requires the definition of the 

information required for measuring, and 

the continuous collection of this data. 

However, it is not easy to analyse the data 

on board a moving object in varying climates, 

and with constantly changing staff 

collecting this data. 

For proper vibration measurements, for 

example, the interactions with the surrounding 

fixtures must be carefully 

analysed and filtered in order to be able to 

analyse the specific equipment on a longterm 

basis. 

Effective Condition Monitoring is not a 

one-time solution, but rather a continuous 

process cycle of 

➜ defining requirements, 

➜ collecting data, 

➜ analysing data, 

➜ implementing corrective measures and 

maintenance means, and 


➜ continuously improving the system, 

based on reviews of comapliance and 

performance. 

All involved personnel must be trained, and 

it is recommended to get external specialists 

to analyse the data. This way, a bene- 

fit of information from sister vessels can 

be gained. 

The main target for a successful implementation 

must be to minimize the additional 

workload from data collection, and to allow 

the crews to focus on those pieces of equipment 

which require their attention. 

Overhauling well-working equipment only 

because it has reached its defined running 

hours should be avoided. On the other 

hand, Condition Monitoring may also identify 

damages well before breakdown and 

allows for failure avoidance during critical 

operations. 

Implementing Condition Monitoring is 

worth considering and has many advantages. 

The implementation should be carefully 

planned, as it requires making a number 

of changes and using valuable resources. 

Therefore this article aims only to mark the 

first step in such a process. 

Before closing this article, I would like to 

highlight that proper watch-keeping, awareness 

and good seamanship on board 

remain the best Condition-Based Maintenance, 

which should be lived on board all 

vessels and never be underestimated. 

Peter Frömming

Hamburg to become bonded seaport 

Termination of Hamburg’s free-port status as from January 1 st 2013 

On December 31 st 2012, the Hamburg 

Senate “Law of the Termination of the 

Free-Trade Zone” will come into effect. 

In the interest of port development and the 

autonomy of urban planning, the free-port 

status will be lifted after almost exactly 125 

years. Subsequently, the EU directives for 

Bonded Seaports will apply for Hamburg’s 

entire port area. 

What does this mean for port-related companies? 

Hamburg’s free-port area is a free-trade 

zone, and will continue to be one up until 

January 1st 2013. Free-trade zones are 

enclosed by border fences with customs 

checkpoints. This kind of custom-free area 

serves to facilitate storing, processing and 

refining of imported merchandise: Since the 

goods are not considered to be within the 

EU customs area for the duration of their 

storage, no tolls need to be paid for them. 

So far, companies have been able to store 

seaborne goods duty-free within the freetrade 

zone, without time limitation, and 

declaration-free. Yet with the termination 

of the free-trade zone, companies in contact 

with community goods – these are goods 

which were won and/or produced within 

the area of the EU customs union, e.g. a 

bicycle built entirely in Germany – will no 

longer need to account for or register the 

community status of these goods, which 

is a European free-port necessity. This will 

mean facilitated processing and clearance. 

The discontinuation of customs inspections 

of empty and through traffic will also be 

advantageous, since the checkpoints will 

be removed and the former borders crossed 

without restrictions. 

With Hamburg’s conversion to a bonded 

seaport, duty-free storage will still be avail- 

able for all goods, yet only for a maximum 

duration of 45 days. Before this period ends, 

companies have to decide whether they 

want or need to hold merchandise from 

third-party countries available for longer. 

If an extension of storage time is deemed 

necessary, or in the case of further processing 

of the goods, specific legal procedures 

such as customs warehousing or active 

processing traffic need to be applied for 

at the Main Customs Office. Concerning 

customs laws and regulations of this kind, 

the companies will need to assume much 

more responsibility in the future. 

In free-port storage, it has so far been 

possible to treat and process goods in ways 

typical for customs warehouses, like labelling 

or packaging them. In a bonded seaport, 

these activities exceed the permissible 

conservation treatment. If goods are to be 

modified in appearance, in preparation for 

sale by retail, their status has to be changed 

via a customs procedure with economic 

significance (e.g. customs warehousing) 

before they can be commercially cleared. 

In order for a company to fulfil these new 

requirements, they will have to adapt 

some of their operational procedures. 

Hamburg’s Bureau for Economy, Traffic 

and Innovation (“Behörde für Wirtschaft, 

Verkehr und Innovation”, BWVI) has introduced 

two promotional programmes to aid 

companies in this new situation. 


The programme “Modernisation of Customs 

Declarations” (“Modernisierung Zolldeklarierung”) 

offers financial support for companies 

in need, for example, of technical 

resources to help adapt their accounting 

and customs declarations to the new 

regulations (IT solutions), or maybe of constructional 

investments for customs safety 

reasons. 

The programme “Qualification Bonus – 

Customs Sector 2013” („Weiterbildungsbonus 

Zoll-Landschaft 2013“) financially supports 

personnel qualification, to help the 

companies adapt to all aspects of the new 

customs environment as from 2013. 

What does this mean for ships – and their 

crews – entering Hamburg? 

RHL Flottbek und RHL Barmbek passing under the “Köhlbrandbrücke”, in the current free-port area 

Until the end of 2012, ships entering the 

free-trade zone from sea do not have to 

report or prepare a declaration. Also, lists 

of the ship’s, crew’s and any passengers’ 

supplies, provisions and personal effects 

only need to be held available on board. As 

from January 1st 2013, however, generally 

all commercial ships must report to the Port 

Authorities and send those same lists in 

advance, via the relevant forms. 

Bettina Pane 

Sources: http://www.aeb.de/multi-media/de/docs/fachartikel/ 

aw-prax-05-12-seezollhafen-hamburg.pdf, http://www.hamburg. 

de/aufhebung-freihafen/

Rank 

Master 

Chief Officer 

Second Officer 

Third Officer 

Chief Engineer 

Second Engineer 

Third Engineer 

Electrical Engineer 

Electrician Cadet 

Fitter 

Cook 

Bosun 

Able Seaman 1 

Able Seaman 2 

Able Seaman 3 

Able Seaman 4 

Ordinary Seaman 1 


Engine Cadet 

Deck Cadet 

Oiler 1 

Oiler 2 

Wiper 

Messman 

Rank 

Master 

Chief Officer 


Third Officer 






Fitter 

Cook 

Bosun 

Able Seaman 1 

Able Seaman 2 

Able Seaman 3 

Able Seaman 4 



Engine Cadet 

Deck Cadet 

Oiler 1 

Oiler 2 

Wiper 

Messman 

Rank 

Master 

Chief Officer 


Third Officer 






Fitter 

Cook 

Bosun 

Able Seaman 1 

Able Seaman 2 

Able Seaman 3 

Able Seaman 4 



Engine Cadet 

Deck Cadet 

Oiler 1 

Oiler 2 

Wiper 

Messman 

RHL FELICITAS 

First name(s) Surname 

Duro Bagovic 

Dmytro Smelsky 

Adrian Gheorghe 

Petar M. Todorov 

Spiro Vulovic 

Chaminda Kamal K. Wanniarachchi 

Sofronio J. Marquez 

Alejandro Jr. A. Biago 

Diego E. Masiado 

Ronwaldo J. Gelle 

Edilberto Jr. L. Hautea 

John Wilbert M. Torres 

Russel G. Equina 

Jayson P. Cantimbuhan 

Libby M. Gadudo 

Alfie M. Caimbon 

Crisanto W. Piape 

Joe Eric E. De La Cruz 

Noe C. Butanas 

Leonardo P. Laus 

RHL AGILITAS 


Neven Dujmic 

Weerasekara M. Ranasinghe 

Ievgen Cherniata 

Elbert Jr. D. Arriesgado 

Rumen D. Stoyanov 

Henry H. Brillo 

Thalapitiya P. K. Somaveera 

Roy A. Dalu Sherwin 

Miguel A. Lumogdang 

Joel T. Ido 

Allan M. Lutero 

Amando P. Torres 

Jay Karl Martin Jr. M. Hernando 

Roberto T. Cruz 

John Gabriel T. Juanga 

Joseph Star C. Sebua 

Dawit A. Alemu 

Benhur Jr. T. Buala 

Sunny Jr. Z. Raquel 

Mark Vincent E. Casibu 

Laurence R. Bautista 

RHL BARMBEK 


Jurij Sackij 

Igor Orlov 

Robert H. Villaflores 

Neil Kent P. Tenchavez 

Ranulfo M. Tubog 

Andrey Sharyy 

Carlos Jr. D. Torres 

Goran Andlar 

Matias III R. Misagal 

Ronald D. Radovan 

Virgilio Jr. A. Laurea 

Crisostomo Allan F. Monakil 

Arthur S. Umlas 

Ryan A. Neptuno 

Ramil J. Alejandro 

Jayson S. Garcia 

Tito E. Fernando 

Rowel I. Abrigonda 

RHL FIDELITAS 


Antun Dlacic 

Emil Asenov 

Sergej Jurov 

Odelon M. Elias 

Plamen I. Ryahov 

Dragan Rosandic 

Peregrino I. Nico 

Igor Khytryk 

Romeo R. Mendoza 

Sergio Fernando L. Oreta 

Estalin G. Gabuya 

Jay B. Ballesteros 

Manuel III B. Barral 

Richard A. Lim 

Rizaldy M. Alcaide 

Rommel P. Montalban 

Alexander B. Nunez 

Allan V. Maranon 

George G. Galletes 

Edwin J. Cabral 

RHL AQUA 


Nathaniel P. Nanglihan 

Florante I. Nico 

Ivica Jurjevic 

Erwin A. Dulce 

Ilya Shleynikov 

Manjula U. Gunarathna 

Oleg Kalayda 

Liyana P. Pathirane 

Rolando G. Llanita 

Alano M. Lumanao 

Dennis Mangabat 

Heriberto T. Agustin 

Richard D. Zaraspe 

Santiago C. Gonzales 

Eric Q. Bayog 

Mark Ian P. Flores 

Abebaw K. Yigzaw 

Salvador T. Lapidez 

Patrocinio Jr. L. Viernes 

Andrew O. Del Socorro 

Lenwill B. Parde 

RHL EILBEK 


Viktor Volkov 

Stanislav K. Kaludov 

Mihajlo Cavor 

Oleksandr Milovanov 

Oleksandr V. Radionov 

Lepe Jorge A. Alvarez 

Ranushka P. Siriwansa 

Sergey Gnizdilo 

Elmer S. Aquino 

Michael Ross D. Bautista 

Selderico III S. Jover 

Eddie A. Laguisma 

Reagan S. Villanueva 

Jose Edwin B. Almenso 

Joerex E. Ramillete 

Jose Vermon D. Ortega 

Julius L. Bautista 

Leonard Y. Balabat 

RHL FIDUCIA 


Zoran Radisic 

Mykhaylo Ostroglyad 

Sandro Uljarevic 

Elman Jett H. Taton 

Adrian Glomnicu 

Ireneo H. Abuyen 

Yury Konovalov 

Dragan Samardzic 

Ram N. Chauhan 

Jeric Bimbo N. Asuncion 

Noel C. Collado 

Timoteo Jr. D. Silan 

Danilo G. Umlas 

Christian F. Deloy 

Federico Jr. D. Borja 

Christopher C. H. Tiantes 

Esmeraldo L. Ersan 

Georgie D. Plameras 

Joezaldy P. Segovia 

Arnaldo V. Atienza 

RHL ASTRUM 


Dimitar G. Georgiev 

Sergei Gostev 

Chenvie E. Go 

Eduardo M. Buenaventura 

Andriy Petrukhin 

Gerry T. Tayamora 

Jose D. Sarmiento 

Gistex E. Flojemon 

Frenel A. Calangi 

Manuel A. Cuerdo 

Jessie G. Bueno 

Angelo D. Paye 

Randy Quimba 

Isabelo M. Pioc 

Daroy Nomer M. Andres 

Andres Aurelio Jr. B. Daroy 

Tessema E. Demug 

Dioso Francisco A. Segundino 

Pepito Oliver F. Navaja 

Devinosa Brian B. Navaja 

Navaja Rodrigo Jr. S. Navaja 

RHL FLOTTBEK 


Nathaniel D. Dallego 

Milen N. Yordanov 

Stjepan Gracan 

Ramon D. Mendoza 

Victor Manuel B. Valladolid 

Elmore G. Clavaton 

Vasil G. Valchev 

Dusan Dijan 

Renato C. Tornea 

Bimbo G. Sangalang 

Antonio J. Melegrito 

Ramyther D. Tutong 

Roy N. Manayon 

Randy S. Laguisma 

Fernando J. Josoy 

Roberto R. Par 

Jovic Q. Espino 

Christopher C. Cerbolles 

RHL CONCORDIA 


Oleg Taran 

Leonardo Jr. A. Villaester 

Leo R. Venasquez 

Nikolaj Kazanovskij 

Ernesto Armendariz Perez 

Warlito D. Giron 

Bimbo Bryan V. Mendoza 

Alejo C. Poquiz 

Marvin M. Buenaflor 

Rosendo M. Rongcales 

John Edward C. Loretizo 

Renato D. Monares 

Flor Jr M. Marc 

Joshua V. Diaz 

Dexter A. Ranis 

Biruk S. Taddesse 

Abner J. Osum 

Manuel F. Javellana 

Vincent A. Flores 

Melvin F. Sabino 

RHL AUDACIA 


Leonardo C. Lauigan 

Igor Goloborodko 

Enoc J. Micu 

Vincent Jay M. Antigua 

Branko Perovic 

Andrii Nesterenko 

Dennis D. Villarama 

Gordon Lancelot S. Perera 

Jose Jr. E. Cardino 

Fernando Jr. M. Adriano 

Roberto C. Franco 

Ricardo S. Hijanda 

Robel J. Panaguiton 

Reynaldo R. Tolete 

Mark John B. Java 

Joan D. Dela Cruz 

Rogelito N. Pacada 

Ramon Nonato Jr. O. Patricio 

Albrich A. Narciso 

Roberto C. Cipriano 

RHL REINBEK 


Tomislav Jurakovic 

Salvador A. Damaso 

Mark Giovanni H. Cortez 

Branimir Pavela 

Andrej Mezencev 

Antans Ketlerjus 

Nikolay A. Nikolov 

Stephen S. Sinloc 

Antonio C. Dolor 

Darwin Lupena 

Catalino Jr. T. Millado 

Henry S. Cordova 

Aaron Glenn E. De Jesus 

Felix P. Acob 

Rowell G. Motol 

Denver S. Tanigue 

Ali T. Monje 

Rabby C. Matematico 

crew lists 

RHL CONSCIENTIA 


Marinko Milotic 

Anton Semenas 

Nguyen T. Long 

Svetlana Ormane 

Igor Guriakov 

Emil N. Dimitrov 

Aleksandar Keilj 

Erwin Z. Villanueva 

Romeo O. Tataro 

Renato M. Takahupikang 

Edilberto C. Vicente 

Forest March M. Goda 

Renato C. Morgia 

Pedro M. Piyao 

Rex Amen L. Goco 

Kim Dominic G. Santillana 

Daniel G. Magie 

Melvin B. Maranan 

Rowie E. Espinosa 

Jerico T. Tolentino 

Jose Allan D. Cempron 

RHL AURORA 


Michael Plny 

Albert Zykov 

Erick B. Rodriguez 

Vyacheslav Chebanov 

Nicolae C. Copot 

Mikhail A. Kotlyarov 

Eduardo Jr. B. Deseo 

Dehiwalage L. Perera 

Ricky C. Waniwan 

Noel A. Quinopa 

Gedion C. Del Rosario 

Emmanuel Ron C. Bruzola 

Giovanni S. Langamon 

Noel C. Labatorio 

Loyvir Tyrel G. Natuno 

Christopher G. Ramos 

Allemayoh T. Dagnachen 

Chris T. Matarong 

Lolindo A. Rigodon 

Kristofer A. G. T. Escubillo 

Nestor M. Lumio

Rank 

Master 

Chief Officer 


Third Officer 





Able Seaman 1 

Able Seaman 2 

Able Seaman 3 

Able Seaman 4 

Cook 

Fitter 

Oiler 1 

Oiler 2 



Pumpman 

Wiper 

Rank 

Master 

Chief Officer 


Third Officer 





Able Seaman 1 

Able Seaman 2 

Able Seaman 3 

Able Seaman 4 

Cook 

Fitter 

Oiler 1 

Oiler 2 



Pumpman 

Wiper 

Rank 

Master 

Chief Officer 


Third Officer 





Able Seaman 1 

Able Seaman 2 

Able Seaman 3 

Able Seaman 4 

Cook 

Fitter 

Oiler 1 

Oiler 2 



Pumpman 

Wiper 

WAPPEN VON AUGSBURG 


Hennry O. Kooistra 

Alexander Ryabov 

Alexander Savelyev 

Mate Lokas 

Ioan Tepus 

Viacheslav Tyelnikov 

Aleksej Ilijesku 

Aleksandrs Artjomovs 

Sergejs Sangins 

Boriss Visockis 

Dmitrijs Klimovs 

Jurijs Ivanovs 

Tadeusz Dettlaff 

Vadims Jacukevics 

WAPPEN VON FLENSBURG 


Andrejs Stenickins 

Roman Tarasov 

Warren M. Racho 

Alex A. Ogena 

Vladimir Grasevic 

Sergey Kononenko 

Allan R. Lemosnero 

Marcelito R. Marquez 

Richard A Cupino 

Cristopher H. Serdena 

Rolando Jr. C. Artajo 

Neil M. Serador 

Norbert P. Pasco 

Diego T. Tanagon 

WAPPEN VON NÜRNBERG 


Ramiz Guseinov 

Aleksandrs Orlovs 

Lindela Dutywa 

Svilen M. Dimov 

Gints Ozolins 

Alexandr Yakimenko 

Rene V. Punio 

Benjie M. Taronas 

Ricky S. Abundo 

Orestes I. Espaldon 

Cirilo B. Macalandag 

Benito D. Distor 

Wilson G. Acuno 

Andrejs Mironovs 

WAPPEN VON BAYERN 


Piotr Berbes 

Mihails Cernovs 

Eric S. Requidan 

Paul L. Gonzales 

Nedelcu Dumitriu 

Vladimir Yurovskiy 

Abdon M. Gayacan 

Elland A. Villareal 

Apolonio J. Libaton 

Eisen Jonel G. Asis 

Mihails Hotjanovics 

Domingo S. Palapaz 

Antonio S. Galola 

Alvin D. Celso 

WAPPEN VON FRANKFURT 


Jurijs Zapolskis 

Vitalij Chilko 

Aldrin B. Perez 

Stanislav I. Kirkov 

Arturs Plirums 

Bogdan I. Stanescu 

Mark S. Cabading 

Jesus O. Primavera 

Rhinet S. Soriano 

Marciano R. Rocamora 

William E. Crisostomo 

Ernesto Jr. A. Dordas 

Rodito M. Paredes 

Boriss Gusarins 

WAPPEN VON STUTTGART 


Oleg Bakovets 

Mikhail Mordan 

Resty V. Palo 

Marvinson S. Caballero 

Miroslaw Jaworski 

Olegs Maslobojevs 

Jerzy Kowalski 

Marlon A. Quindag 

Ramil R. Bungabong 

Shem F. Fabalina 

Edgar C. Navarrete 

Isagani D. Casiano 

Ferdinand S. Juan 

Harold E. Gerongco 

Isagani B. Belarso 

WAPPEN VON BERLIN 


Ljubomir Peranic 

Anatoly Petrov 

Alexander Pliev 

Arlan P. Legaspi 

Sergejs Kuznecovs 

Danut Mladen 

Gilbert L. Alingatong 

Paterno A. Maderazo 

Bernardo Jr. B. Magtibay 

Pastor Jr. L. Dela Cruz 

Miovanni S. Malibago 

Ian R. Servita 

Mark Ariel M. Aquino 

Romulo Jr. G. Docena 

WAPPEN VON HAMBURG 


Leonids Samanovs 

Sergejs Molodcovs 

Tamara Gau 

Pavel Menkov 

Lucian Gheorghe 

Branko Stjepcevic 

Garry D. Sison 

Leonardo Jr. V. Maramot 

Jimmy P. Longos 

Jason V. Ferrer Rizal 

Ernan V. Dela Cruz 

Roger P. Cartagena 

Joseph B. Espina 

Fernando M. Gallardo 

WLCM Crewmanagement 

GmbH & Co. KG 

Zirkusweg 2 

D-20359 Hamburg 

Tel.: +49 40.38 08 81 54 

Fax: +49 40.38 08 81 591 

crewing@wlcm.biz 

www.wlcrewmanagement.com 

WAPPEN VON BREMEN 


Jevgenijs Kuznecovs 

Krzysztof Stojko 

Esterlito J. Montejo 

Alexander Andrienko 

Mihails Platanovskis 

Aleksandrs Vasiljevs 

Milivoj Segulja 

Jeffrey C. Andrada 

Jerome K Murillo 

Ray John B. Serafica 

Archimedes G. Marquez 

Dino D. Cruz 

Julius A. Lucanas 

Ricardo P. Suyao 

Jay A. Lumasag 

WAPPEN VON LEIPZIG 


Juris Gruzdevs 

Deniss Visnovs 

Romeo D. Indiana 

Diyan P. Gaydov 

Marcin R. Michalecki 

Oleg V. Valvov 

Agosto E. Penaflor 

Eduardo Jr. G. Nufable 

Alvaro E. Mozo 

Dominador Jr. M. Salazar 

Jevgenijs Nikulins 

Semion L. Mier 

Ken Maro F. Bayotas 

Roy Clyde T. Bajilidad 

WAPPEN VON DRESDEN 


Rostislavs Panuskins 

Maksims Jemeljanovs 

Jonas G. Yana 

Raul Jr. G. Tabiling 

Mihails Bajutins 

Jose Christopher B. Saavedra 

Ryszard Gajewski 

Rency M. Penaflor 

Eduardo M. Rafael 

Julito Jr. G. Paquinol 

Jose Roel T. Sumampong 

Amador V. Villarojas 

Aleksejs Zujevs 

Luis Jr. S. Novela 

Roman S. Sogo-An 

Kalvis Cudars 

WAPPEN VON MÜNCHEN 


Jaroslaw Mierzwa 

Vjaceslavs V. Mordvins 

Egor Lukin 

Patrick F. Sumabat 

Dagnis Gavars 

Georgy Gorokh 

Russell S. Solito 

Jigger I. Padayhag 

Edwin A. Cruz 

Jude S. Juntado 

Oscar M. Ocanada 

Levi G. Golena 

Nelson A. Gelilang 

Robert P. Talabis

A challenge 

Bosun Virgilio Jr. A. Laurea 

Since the editor of our company news- 

letter “THE BRIDGE” encouraged all RHL 

crew to participate, I have decided to write 

and share my article entitled “A Challenge“. 

I will always remember what my late father 

told us when we were young: “We don’t 

have wealth and property to lean on, I can 

only give you a good education”. Both my 

parents were teachers by profession, both of 

them principals, yet their earnings were not 

enough to feed and support our family. But 

God gave us the opportunity to finish our 

studies through hard work and dedication. 

I am the oldest of five children and present- 

ly on board M/V Barmbek, an Ice Class 

vessel, as Bosun. I have two brothers: Norman, 

a Radio Operator by profession, but 

now a Chief Cook on container and tank 

ships, and Ferdinand, also a Bosun on a 

container vessel. I have two lovely sisters 

named Sharon, a computer engineer, presently 

working in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), and 

Mary Michelle, a teacher, presently working 

in a government school and in line to be a 

principal soon. 

I got married in 2001, to Hyacinth Zulla 

Afuente, a teacher, specialised in a special 

arts’ programme. My loving and caring 

wife and I are blessed with two kids, Rhett, 

a grade five student in a special science 

class, and Kirsten Audrey, a lovely and jolly 

3-year-old girl. 

After I graduated from college, I had to find 

a job in order to help my parents support 

my younger brothers and sisters. I worked 

as a Sales Clerk in an appliance store (SM 

Mall), and for Dumlao Oro Solida Engravers 

and Jewellers, where I became the sales and 

marketing manager. Yet after a few years, 

I decided to pursue a career in seafaring, 

and got a chance to work on a passenger 

ship, as Cadet/Ordinary Seaman (Local 

Trade). Later, I could work on a Log/Bulk/ 

General Cargo and Container Vessel. 

First, it was hard for me to adapt to the new 

challenge, since I had been used to working 

in an office, doing paperwork and conducting 

sales talks with our customers. But 

life must go on, and I had to face the reality 


staff on board 

that a seafarer’s job is not easy. 

As a Bosun, I must be tough; I am my deck 

crew’s superior. I realise that my performance 

does not depend on my superiors, 

but on myself. I lead my deck crew by initiative 

and personal example in seamanship 

knowledge, as well as a seaman’s spirit. I plan 

my crew’s activities, and help carry them 

out to the best of my ability. I do my best to 

make proper use of the workforce, equipment, 

property and stores at my disposal. 

As a Bosun, I train my deck crew to improve 

their knowledge and skills by allowing them 

to show their abilities, in order for them to 

qualify for the next higher rank of competency 

and the re-lated requirements. I try to 

act as an example by wearing proper protective 

clothing and promoting safe habits 

as well as professional and personal cleanliness, 

and I urge them to do the same. I 

encourage my crew to participate in all 

safety meetings and drills and to follow the 

company rules and regulations. 

It is my mission to lead my subordinates, to 

motivate and take care of them and to be an 

example in the areas of discipline, honour, 

hard work, sobriety, cooperation and respect 

towards officers and co-workers. I try to 

do my best to uphold the dignity and image 

of my fellow seamen, my company and my 

country. Thank you very much for allowing 

me to be a part of your prestigious newsletter 

“The Bridge“. 

May our almighty God bless us all. 

MABUHAY PHILIPPINES! 

Greetings: Barbecue on 

board M/V RHL AURORA 

These Photo reached us from RHL Aurora, whilst passing the 

pacific ocean. After a busy day on board, the crew finally find 

some time to relax together.

cruise column 

Guest on M/V RHL Agilitas 

Elitza Dobreva and Plamen Petrov 

Dear Editors, 

On 15 th May 2012, in the port of Le Havre 

(France), we had a visitor on board – my 

girlfriend and fiancée Miss Elitza Nikolaeva 

Dobreva. After her visit, she and I would 

like to say some words of thanks for the 

opportunity to see each other which we 

were given. 

She says: “I was delighted to be able to visit 

RHL Agilitas. I noticed that the ship was very 

well maintained and clean. The bridge was 

a really interesting place for me because I 

have never been onboard such a large ship 

For a very long time I had been dreaming 

to see what exactly my husband does 

there, beyond the horizon, far from my 

sight. And when I heard that I could join 

him, I of course agreed immediately. 

After a few short preparations and some 

formalities, I boarded the air plane to Hong 

Kong. This name I had heard many, many 

times from my husband, and the city itself 

seemed to be familiar to me – like it was 

just next to the Ukraine! 

But in fact I had to fly many hours to reach 

it. I was feeling excited. And my excitement 

did not leave me until I came back 

to the Ukraine after one month’s journey; a 

round-the-world trip with my beloved one! 

Hong Kong appeared to be very crowded. 

I spent two days there waiting for the 

ship, and I liked it. Even though it was hot, 

humid and rainy all the time – I still liked it! 

I saw the city from the top of skyscrapers in 

the night, and I will never forget it. It was 

just beautiful. 

before. The second officer's cabin was comfortable 

and nice. It seemed really big! The 

staff was very pleasant and welcoming. I 

am very happy that I saw my boyfriend, and 

After two days in Hong Kong, I finally joined 

the vessel. The agent took me there, and 

when I got out of the car next to the ship, I 

could not believe my eyes – RHL Conscientia 

was so huge! 

At the gangway, I finally met my husband, 

the vessel’s Chief Officer. So many impressions 

at the same time. So many good feelings. 

How can I describe everything?! The 

ship was very busy at that time, taking supplies, 

stores and bunkers (as I understand 

now), so my husband spent only a few 

minutes with me before he was gone again 

for work, leaving me in his cabin, alone 


I am really grateful to all those who authorized 

my visit on board!” 

I say: “I would like to thank RHL for this great 

opportunity to see my girlfriend on board. 

Being away from the people you love is 

always though, and not everyone can do 

it. Luckily, she is right beside me in all my 

challenges, and never misses the chance to 

support me when most needed. 

As soon as I told her that there was a possibility 

of seeing each other, she took it 

without doubt or regrets. Thanks to you, we 

both were able to breath some “fresh air” in 

the middle of my contract. I hope in future 

more crew members will be as lucky as I 

was! Thank you guys; we greatly appreciate 

what you did for us!” 

Yours faithfully, 2/O Plamen Petrov 

M/V RHL Conscientia's first passenger 

Vitaliy and Oksana Davydenko 

with all my impressions and feelings. 

After some time on board I met all the 

crew members, the officers and the Captain. 

They were very friendly to me, which 

helped me get used to my new environment. 

After leaving Hong Kong, the vessel 

sailed to Busan, Korea, where the ship was 

finally loaded for its transpacific passage. 

The Pacific Ocean. What did I know about 

it? Almost nothing ... Now I know that it is 

an endless mass of blue water, inhabited 

with flying fish, dolphins and whales. These 

are the creatures we met underway from 

Busan to Manzanillo, Mexico. We sailed for 

two weeks through the ocean. 

During that time, I learned all about life on 

board the ship. My husband and the other 

officers were busy at work. Everybody was 

doing their jobs on Deck, in the Engine 

room and on the Bridge. And in the evening, 

the officers gathered in the Officers’ 

Recreation Room to play cards or watch a 

movie together, or just to have a little talk.

To spend more time with my husband, I 

would go to the Bridge during his evening 

watch –the watch of sunrises and sunsets, 

very romantic! And the night sky is just 

beautiful: You can see it without obstructions, 

from one side of the horizon to the 

other. The stars seem to be closer and 

brighter there. 

Finally, after a long voyage, we reached the 

Pacific Coast of North America. I was very 

glad to see some land again. It looked very 

exotic and attractive! 

Since the ship stayed in port for two 

days, we had the chance to leave it and 

explore Manzanillo on the next day. The 

Captain was very kind to cover for my 

husband during cargo operations, so we 

had enough time for sightseeing. We had a 

very nice time in Manzanillo. It is a lovely 

place indeed. 

After Manzanillo, the vessel sailed to 

Colombia. And after Colombia, we arrived 

in Guayaquil, Ecuador. I had to fly home 

from that place. It was sad to say goodbye 

that time, as I had just got used to life 

on board and to the crew. But everything 

comes to an end, and my journey did as 

well. After two days in Ecuador I flew home, 

and my round-the-world trip was successfully 

completed. 

Busan market 

I was very happy to see my parents again. 

And I felt that I had missed my house and 

my friends and my dog so much! Now I am 

waiting in the Ukraine for my husband, as 

I always do when he is at sea. It is easier 

for me to understand him now, as finally I 

Healthy eating 

For a balanced diet: The food pyramid 

The good news is: You can eat whatever 

you want. It is the amount that makes the 

difference. 

“Healthy” and “balanced” – when it comes 

to the ideal diet, these words are used 

again and again. But what do they mean 

exactly? 

The Food Pyramid can answer this question. 

It clearly lays out which foods we should eat 

more often in order to maintain a healthy 

diet – these are found at the (wide) base of 

the Food Pyramid. High-calorie or fatty 

foods, on the other hand, make up the (narrow) 

tip of the Pyramid – these should only 

be consumed in small quantities. 

The Food Pyramid complies with the recommendations 

of the German Association 

for Nutrition (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung, 

DGE). 

The basis 

Liquids 

Liquids – i.e. drinks – form the basis of a 

healthy diet, and the bottommost level 

of the Food Pyramid. After all, the human 

body needs 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day, 

depending on things like physical activity 

or the weather. 

Water is the ideal thirst quencher, as it is 

calorie-free. Unsweetened herbal or fruit 

teas are appropriate choices, too. 

Care should be taken with Coke, Pepsi etc.: 

Sweet juices, soft drinks or alcohol are not 

part of the Food Pyramid’s base. They belong 

in its top, among the fatty and sugary 


know what his life on board is like. 

I feel thankful to everyone concerned for 

this great opportunity to spend some more 

time with my beloved one, and to see the 

other side of his life. It was a very nice 

journey and a great experience. I was the 

very first passenger on board of RHL Conscientia, 

and I am happy about it. 

Vitaliy and Oksana Davydenko 

foods. This is also true for “light” or “zero” 

products because of their orexigenic effect 

– they stimulate the appetite. 

The second level 

“5 a day” – five daily portions of fruit and 

vegetables 

Fruits and vegetables share the pyramid’s 

next level. They can be eaten liberally, since 

they are full of vitamins and minerals, yet 

low on calories. The DGE recommends eating 

five portions of fruit and vegetables 

throughout the day – two of fruits, three of 

vegetables. A “portion” is about the amount 

that fits into one hand, e.g. one apple, two 

carrots or two tomatoes.

What is the best way to accomplish this? It 

only takes a little effort, plus the cooperation 

of the ship`s cook, to provide a healthy 

and tasty diet on board. Start the day with a 

handful of fruit, remember your vegetable 

side dish at lunch, enjoy two 

veggie snacks in between meals, and don’t 

forget the tomato or cucumber for supper. 

It’s easy! 

The third level 

Grains and potatoes 

Grains and potatoes should be eaten several 

times a day. They take up a large part 

of the Food Pyramid. Foods such as bread, 

muesli or pasta are mostly made up of carbohydrates, 

which provide the body with 

satisfaction and energy for a long time. 

Wholemeal products should be favoured; 

they contain many more nutrients than 

white rice, bread or pasta made from white 

flour, and they will satisfy for longer. Cereal 

products such as bulgur, couscous, barley, 

spelt or quinoa are further healthy alternatives. 

Cornflakes, cake, biscuits or fries do 

not belong on this level; they contain a lot 

of sugar and fat, which make them a part 

of the “tip” of the pyramid. 

The forth level 

Milk and dairy products, meat and fish 

Animal products such as milk, dairy products, 

meat and fish share the fourth level 

of the Food Pyramid. Milk and dairy products 

take up the largest part of this. They 

contain a lot of calcium, so yoghurts and 

cheeses should be made a regular part of 

everybody’s diet, as well as a glass of milk 

a day. 

Meat, on the other hand, should play a lesser 

part. It is recommended not to eat more 

than about three to four portions a week, 

and to try to concentrate on lean alternatives 

such as chicken or turkey. Sausage products 

or salamis are especially high on fat. 


A weekly meal of lean sea fish is recommended. 

The forth level 

Fat and oil 

Fat and oil can be found near the top of 

the Food Pyramid, which means they 

should be consumed carefully, since 

they are extremely high on calories. 

Nobody should go completely without 

them, however, because especially 

vegetable fats (like sun flower 

or rapeseed oil) are high on essential 

fatty acids. It all depends on the 

right balance: When preparing one’s 

own food, it is helpful to use a nonstick 

frying pan, which substantially 

reduces the required amount of 

cooking oil. Also, adding oils by the 

spoonful (as opposed to directly 

from the bottle) helps to control 

the used quantities. And why 

not substitute butter with curd 

cheese or mustard on bread from 

time to time? 

The tip 

high-fat and high-sugar foods 

High-fat and high-sugar foods (such as 

chocolate, cake, fries or crisps) form the 

very tip of the Food Pyramid. They may be 

tasty (nobody denies that), but they are 

extremely high on calories, yet alarmingly 

low on nutrients and vitamins. Fruit juices, 

soft drinks and alcohol are also a part of 

this smallest level. 

But although these foods are found right 

at the top of the Food Pyramid, this does 

not mean that you have to go completely 

without them. Of course you can eat chocolate 

etc. – but it should only be in small 

quantities, and not on a daily basis. 

source: www.gofeminin.de 

Bettina Pane

The EURO 2012 Football Championship 

Betting pool winners “RHL Barmbek” and “Wappen von Frankfurt” 

"Wappen von Frankfurt", Winner Euro 2012 

“We are happy to have won. We have been 

having a lot more fun on board lately. Thank 

you very much to everyone who arranged 

and participated in thebetting game. We 

hope to win the next one, too!” 

The EURO 2012 Football Championship 

offered the unique opportunity to get entire 

vessels and the complete office staff 

at RHL, Wappen and WLCM talking about 

more than spare part deliveries, crew 

changes, inspections and vettings. 

Instead of only checking results and cheering 

for a favoured nation, we started a 

small betting game on an on-line platform. 

Every ship and every employee ashore 

was asked to use footballing knowledge, 

Capt. K. Panshin and Chief Cook R. Radovan 

“We really liked the idea of WLCM conducting 

a EURO 2012 betting pool, and participated 

in it with big interest. Fate of only ending up 

in second or third place loomed in the last 

round ... But we were pleased to have won the 

prize for second place. It really helped that 

Captain K. Panshin has plenty of experience 

in predicting soccer games.” 

clairvoyance or simple luck to make 

points, calculated from the results and the 

goals scored in each game of the EURO 

2012 Championship. 

The prize was not the coveted Henri Delaunay 

Trophy, yet all involved competed to 

win an official table football set (1 st prize), an 

espresso machine (2 nd prize) and a voucher 

for Amazon (3 rd prize). 

Beautiful pictures from Poland and the 

Report from our Shanghai office 

We left the Shipyard on ChongMing Island 

With the delivery of newbuilding SS1182, 

which left Shanghai Shipyard on August 

19 th 2012 under the name of “RHL Concordia” 

(4600 TEU widebeam) and simultaneously 

went into charter for the Chilean 

Liner Shipping Company CCNI (Compañia 

Chilena de Navegación Interoceanica), 

our Site Office Team’s time on ChongMing 

Island ended. 


Ukraine, the modern stadiums and exhilarating 

games did the rest to ensure 23 days 

of football-fan heaven. It was fun to see the 

exchange of football expertise: What are 

the French Striker’s statistics? Will Italy play 

4 or 5 men in the back line? Who will be 

in Mr Löw’s starting formation this time? 

The cheers that erupted on the 7th and 8th 

floor of the Astraturm when the right result 

had been guessed – resulting in ups and 

downs on our publicly displayed ranking 

board – must have been heard throughout 

the office block, and I am sure that it was 

no different on our fleet’s vessels. 

After the final match on July 1 st 2012 at the 

Olympic Stadium in Kiev, there were happy 

and sad faces. Spain was happy with the 

Henri Delaunay Trophy, and equally happy 

were the crew of the “Wappen von Frankfurt” 

that won the first-prize table football 

set, the crew of the “RHL Barmbek” with 

the espresso machine, and the crew of the 

“RHL Felicitas” with the voucher for Amazon. 

So now we are all looking forward to the 

next betting game during the Fifa World 

Cup 2014 in Brazil! 

John Goes 

“After almost two years of building activity, 

we have now packed our bags”, said 

Site Manager Stefan Schindler. Office The team that built hull newbuildings SS1181 and SS1182, with our Site Manager, Stefan Schindler (centre)

“RHL Concordia‘s” first crew, under Captain O. 

Taran. 

equipment, working clothes, uncounted 

files, plans and other paperwork were 

packed into boxes, and with a little bit 

of a nostalgic feeling, the Site Office was 

closed. The days there were not always 

easy, and there was many a rock to circumnavigate. 

However, we have managed 

to bring two excellent ships of good quality 

to completion. 

Floating of H1025A “RHL Constantia” 

Our thanks go out to the staff and the 

complete Management team of Shanghai 

Shipyard, and of China Shipbuilding 

Trading Company Limited (CSTC). 

Parallel to the ChongMing Island Site Of- 

fice, Hamburger Lloyd has been building 

two more, identical 4600 TEU wide- 

beam vessels at CSSC Shanghai JiangNan 

ChangXing Heavy Industry Co., Ltd, since 

August 15 th 2011. 

Simultaneously with the farewell to 

ChongMing Island, the ChangXing Island 

Site team could be extended and added 

to, in order to do justice to the advanced 

status of completion of the newbuildings 

H1025A and H1026A. 

On September 10 th 2012, hull new- 

building number H1025A was ceremoni- 

ously launched. Only two days later, on 

September 12 th , the keel-laying of hull 

newbuilding number H1026A was undertaken. 

This milestone was celebrated 

with a little gathering, in which representatives 

of the shipyard and the Site Office 

took part. 

Launching of H1025A “RHL Constantia” 

keel-laying ceremony for vessel H1026A to be 

named “RHL Calliditas” 

The yard has planned the delivery of these 

two vessels for 2013. “We still have a lot to 

do until then!”, says Stefan Schindler. 


Hauke Pane 

crew’s corner 

Welcome – Leaving 

Welcome aboard: 

Mr Thomas Rauh 

Superintendent Wappen Reederei 

Mrs Judith Albrecht 

Accountant Wappen Reederei 

Mrs Norma Thierfelder 

Assistant Wappen Reederei 

Signed off: 

Mrs Liane May 

Accountant Wappen Reederei 

has left the company and we wish her all 

the best for the future. 

Birthdays 

We would like to congratulate: 

RHL-Crew 

• Captain Mr Antun Dlacic 

on his 65 th birthday (10.08.1947) 

• Chief Officer Mr Igor Orlov 


Wappen-Crew 

• Captain Mr Frank Schwarz 


• Chief Officer Mr Kirils Ciciro 

on his 30 th birthday (11.09.1982)

Thomas Rauh 

Superintendent Wappen Reederei 

Thomas Rauh and his daughter 

I was born in the Baltic seaport of Rostock 

in 1979, and grew up in the north-western 

part of town. After school, I decided on a 

seafaring career, so I started an apprenticeship 

as a “technician for ship operation”, 

during which I was usually employed on 

container vessels. 

After successfully completing my apprenticeship, 

I took up a long-standing job as 

an Engineer on a German passenger ship. 

It was here that I met my future wife, and 

staff ashore 

when our daughter was born in 2005, she 

persuaded me to come and work ashore. 

In that same year, I started working as 

Technical Assistant for Blue Star Line. 

Two years later, I was promoted to Superintendent 

for their container vessels, and 

worked in this job until mid-2012. 

At this time, I decided to try something new, 

to face a new challenge. Thus, I changed 

from container vessels to tankers and have 

been working as a Superintendent in the 

Technical Department of Wappen Reederei 

since July 2012. 

When I have the time, I like being off and 

about; maybe sailing with my family, or 

motor biking with friends. 

Likes: 

• jetting to Western Africa at 

short notice 

• sailing, fishing, motor biking 

• spending time with my family 

Dislikes: 

• discussions without a result 

• cyclists that do not respect cars 

and their drivers 

• vegetables 


Wedding stories 

Dear colleagues on board of all RHL and 

Wappen ships, 

dear colleagues of Reederei Hamburger 

Lloyd, Wappen Reederei and WLCM Crewmanagement, 

for our next editions, we are planning articles 

on wedding customs and ceremonies 

in different countries. 

We would like to know: How long do the 

preparations take? How many people 

are involved? Which national, regional or 

religious traditions are followed? Tell us the 

whole story! 

It would be great to get some input from 

your side – and do not hesitate to send us 

pictures. 

Deadline is the beginning of 45 th calendar 

week. Please send your contributions to: 

thebridge@hamburger-lloyd.de 

We would be glad to hear from you. 

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Editor: 

RHL Reederei Hamburger Lloyd 

GmbH & CO KG 

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20359 Hamburg 

Germany 

Tel.: +49 (0)40 8788 968-0 

Fax: +49 (0)40 8788 968-29 

E-mail: thebridge@hamburger-lloyd.de 

www.hamburger-lloyd.com 

Editorial Team: Bettina Pane, Margaret 

Schindler 

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