Odfjell Quarterly October 2012

The awardees with their wives. The awardees from left: Salvador S. Abubo, Chief Steward, Dennis A. Casino, Second Cook, Isidro V. Cruz, Chief Steward, Socrates M. Daymiel, Captain, Ferdinand M. Echano,Chief Engineer, Jovito C. Escanilla, Chief Steward, Dante A. Mangampat, Chief Engineer, Nelson D. Onda, Able Seaman, Renato T. Solidum, Chief Officer, Leopoldo M. Villanueva, Chief Steward and Raymundo V.Manual, ElectricianTribute to 12 Odfjell pioneersBy Jennifer Franco, Information Officer, ManilaOn 29 August, Odfjell awarded 12 FilipinoOdfjell seafarers for their 25 years ofloyal service. The long-serving marinerswere honoured at the dinner and awardsceremony attended by Odfjell dignitariesfrom all over the world, shore staff ofOdfjell in the Philippines and the awardees’families.Executive Chairman of the Board LaurenceOdfjell, Senior Vice President of ShipManagement Division Helge Olsen andOwner’s Representative of Odfjell in thePhilippines Tore Henriksen conferred thecertificates and token of appreciation to theawardees.The wives, the heroes behind the success ofthe awardees, were also honored with flowersand commendations during the ceremony.Agnes Enesio, Head of Crew & Family Affairs,spoke on behalf of Odfjell to thank the wivesfor their support to the seafarers 25-yearcareer with the Company.Delivering an acceptance speech on behalf ofthe awardees was Captain Socrates Daymiel.His speech conveyed a message of gratitudeto everyone who has been instrumentalto the pioneers commendable career onboard: - Tonight, being one of the recipientsof this ‘25 year service award’ is a memorablemoment in my life. I am very, very happythat Odfjell recognises my small but valuablecontribution.’Congratulations to our Odfjell pioneers!NR.03/ 1227Service awards Norwegian OfficersDuring the yearly Officers Conference in Bergen,Odfjell honoured five of our most loyal NorwegianOfficers. The officers were rewarded with theNorwegian Ship owners Association Gold medalfor 30 years in service. The event took place duringthe official dinner 20 September at Quality HotellEdvard Grieg with approximately 150 guestspresent. The gold medals were handed over byour Chairman Laurence W. Odfjell.Norwegian Ship Owners AssociationGold medal for 30 years of service:Captain Tor Gisle BjerknesPumpman Ove SlagstadChief Engineer Otto ÅnnelandVice President Risk Management Bernhard StienElectrician Magne Ivar MaursethBack from left: SVP Ship Management Helge Olsen, Chief Engineer Otto Ånneland, Captain Tor Gisle Bjerknes andPresident/CEO Jan Hammer. Front from left: Pumpman Ove Slagstad, Chairman Laurence Odfjell,Vice President Risk Management Bernhard Stien and Electrician Magne Maursethodfjell quarterly magazine