AE News 2012 - Summer - Anglo-Eastern Group

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AESM’s innovative instrument trainer design : P3 

Summer 2012 

Big is 

beautiful 

at AESM

Contents 

AngloNews overtaken by events, 

but not forgotten P2 

AESM’s own instrument trainer design P3 

Dignitaries visit AM Point Lisas P3 

MCA Officer Trainee of 2011 P4 

Antwerp shipping groups provide 

“minibus” for Sailors’ Society P4 

AETS (UK) comes of age P5 

PLB Fortuna with fitted Stinger P5 

Odessa hosts Annual Dockwise Seminar P6 

Federal Saguenay lake transit P6 

Glasgow gain contract for 

Offshore Crew Management P7 

Federal Yukon – 

Helicopter Winching Exercise P7 

Genmar Concord helps sailing 

vessel in distress P7 

DNS & GME Passing Out Parade P8 

1st Batch Indonesian cadets intake P8 

Opening of Glasgow’s new premises P9 

Chance meeting with a unique couple P9 

AE takes on new vessels, 

in building younger fleet P10-15 

AECMP Annual officers wives seminar P16 

AE Germany grows in 

tough market conditions P16 

George N – Gangway watch P16 

Correction P16 

AESM Annual Manila Seminar P17 

Offshore photo competition 

A cadet’s journey from 

P18 

campus to the sea P18 

Drifting yacht rescued 

by Ocean Prelate P18 

Man rescued by CMB Jialing P19 

Unique Explorer rescues 

survivor at anchorage P19 

RTM Piiramu rescues 

yacht off Queensland P19 

Master of Federal Rideau receives 

Gold Headed Cane Award P20 

AEMA celebrates its 2nd Anniversary P20 

Singapore’s PSA passes 2 billion GT P20 

The ultimate sign of good fortune P20 

AE receive 4 Mumbai Awards P21 

Cadet Pratik Relan – 

awarded the President’s Gold medal P21 

Capt. Yashwant Chhabra lays down 

footprints in author gallery P22 

LPG/C Keswick iced-in at 

berth in lliychevsk P22 

Jenny N on ‘postcard’ route P22 

AngloNews overtaken by 

events, but not forgotten 

Shame on us for being too busy to get an 

AngloNews out in time – however, there is 

still some news (even though a little bit old) 

that needs catching up – and which should 

not be forgotten in the meantime. 

Such as the hijacking of the Fairchem Bogey; 

and the subsequent successful freeing 

of ship and crew, held hostage for over 4 

months by Somali pirates. We have said 

it before and we say it again here: a great 

thanks to Fairfield, first class owners who 

have demonstrated responsible ownership 

throughout the discussions about the 

release. 

Secondly, our thanks go to the Captain 

and Chief Engineer, for their exemplary 

leadership during this ordeal. We do 

sometimes complain about the commitment 

and dedication of the younger generation of 

senior officers, but if this is how they go 

about one of the most difficult situations 

on board a ship, Anglo-Eastern still has a 

bright future with people like this. 

Our competitors specially will be happy 

to note that our fleet under management 

has stabilized somewhat. With the various 

shipping markets going through tough 

times, fleets change hands, owners bring 

ships back in-house, (corner cutting 

coming back?), while others, some totally 

unexpected, look to outsourcing now to 

remain competitive which leads to volatility 

in terms of numbers but overall stability in 

terms of crew requirements, time to develop 

cadets and maintain continuous training 

programmes for existing crews. 

Driven by low prices and more economical 

designs, a surprising number of newbuilding 

contracts are being placed or contemplated, 

putting further strain on the already tight 

crew supply market, especially in the dry 

bulk sector. We understand that all Owners 

would like their crew cost to come down, 

but market forces dictate otherwise : there 

are simply not enough people. 

From our own experience in Karjat Anglo- 

Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA), where 

we have just celebrated our 2nd anniversary, 

there is no lack of people wanting a career 

at sea, but with the higher turnover 

(compared to the old days), we need to get 

used to people not wanting to stay at sea till 

retirement. Training is the answer and cadet 

places on board ships is still a bottleneck. 

Should our industry make cadets in 

sufficient numbers, a requirement of the 

minimum manning scales? This, along a 

Mr Peter Cremers, 

CEO, Anglo-Eastern Group 

second first mate or so if one really starts 

to get serious about resting hours. Stop the 

short sea practice of having a captain watchkeeper, 

give everybody web access; and we 

finally bring some joy back into sailing and 

we may just get more people staying longer 

in their career? (the web access I may have 

to take back, as it’s bound to come with a 

lot of complications and as part of a heated 

debate in the AE Group, but it is a matter of 

when rather than if). 

We still get a kick out of doing new or 

different things and under this heading I 

would like to put our “diversification” into 

the offshore sector. 

With the fsos, heavy lift float overs, the 

pipe layer and soon a floating 7,500 t crane 

under the belt, plus so many crew and 

specialists placed on offshore vessels, we 

slowly have a story to tell that will envolve 

its own structure and marketing . 

Since our last newsletter we have also taken 

over a number of VLCCs now - as well as 

the 5 x 400,000dwt VLOCs we are managing 

on behalf of Vale. 

And talking about very large stuff, we are 

getting ready for yet another scaling up of 

DW’s ambition to serve the high end of the 

heavy lift transportation business. Coming 

up is a 117,000 heavy lift semi submersible 

from HHI: a unique concept of a ship that 

challenges most of what we know about 

ships, their design and operation. Anglo- 

Eastern Glasgow is getting ready for the 

challenge. 

In closing we are pleased to mention that 

Teekay and Anglo-Eastern have signed an 

MOU – to help Teekay with restructuring 

their technical tanker ship management 

services. 

A company does not grow (in size as well 

as in maturity) without learning from its 

own mistakes, and we have had our own 

recent times. Lessons have been learned 

and changes implemented, with the aim 

to remain at the top end of the shipping’s 

foremost shipmanagement service 

providers. 

We owe this to our clients, their clients and 

our crew. 

2 Summer, 2012

Anglo-Eastern design new advanced 

instrumentation trainer for Engineers 

Along with the hardware, AEMTC has 

created a new course to train marine 

engineers in the field of automation and 

control systems. 

This innovative “ADVANCED PROCESS 

INSTRUMENTATION TRAINER”, was built 

and designed using inhouse resources of 

the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre 

and with feedback from the Anglo-Eastern 

Technical department. 

This new equipment and resultant course 

came about because Ships of modern 

era are not simple in design and operate 

with high quality automation and process 

control system. Now we have custom built 

process trainer - with a vision to impart 

more confidence to the sailing engineers in 

the field of automation, control system and 

various onboard processes. 

Our two day’s course is designed for Chief 

Engineers, second Engineers and senior 

Electrical Officers covering theoretical and 

practical aspects of various control systems, 

including Proportional, Integral and 

Derivatives. The course has been designed 

to train our engineers & electro technical 

from the very basics of instrumentation 

to advanced levels in control systems & 

automation. 

Mr. Francis Akkara, the head of engineering 

studies at Anglo-Eastern, in inaugurating 

the new course – the 2 day Advanced 

Instrumentation and Control Course – 

congratulated the very first batch of 6 hand 

picked engineers from a large pool of Anglo 

-Eastern’s crew resources. 

In being asked specific question on the 

course and its equipment, Mr Akkara went 

into some detail to explain: 

“This course was created to help Marine 

Engineers to gain theoretical knowledge and 

confidence in dealing with such automated 

equipment. 

We felt it was necessary as our ships have a 

need to run with ever increasing efficiency 

– meaning all processes must operate the 

optimum operating range suggested by the 

manufacturers; which makes it important to 

monitor these parameters at all times. 

The training we can impart is a combination 

of theoretical knowledge coupled with 

practical training. We can also induce 

problems and faults in the trainer equipment 

so that the candidates are trained in 

achieving better ability to trouble shooting 

Two of the Anglo-Eastern Engineers undergoing a practical session on the Temperature & Level Controller 

and fault finding. 

At AEMTC we saw the need for this but as 

there was nothing like it in the market place, 

we decided to design both the equipment 

and the course by ourselves – together with 

input from AEMA and AE Technical. 

What makes it so unique? For one, this 

trainer uses the exact make of equipment 

that is used extensively onboard AESM 

ships. We can also introduce faults which 

are of similar kind that may pop up onboard 

while at sea. This way the engineers are 

better trained and prepared to operate 

the equipment correctly and deal with 

situations in a more organised manner.” Mr 

Akkara concluded. 

Anglo-Eastern 

Maritime Training Centre 

Dignitaries visit AM Point Lisas 

Dignitaries saluting to the big event. 

Honourable Minister being briefed about ship 

handling 

Summer, 2012 3

MCA Officer Trainee of the Year 2011 

Hazel Bryan with her family and Mr. Mike Penning MP (second from right), UK Minister for Shipping 

Ms Hazel Bryan, an Anglo-Eastern cadet, 

has won the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard 

Agency) Officer Trainee of the Year 2011. 

Nominated by her college: Blackpool and 

The Flyde College and supported by Anglo- 

Eastern Ship Management (UK), 

The award is for newly qualified Merchant 

Navy officers who have followed any 

route to certification (rating to officer, post 

graduate, cadetship etc). They should be 

nominated within 12 months of their last 

day of training and have subsequently 

gained a first Certificate of Competency as 

an officer. 

They will be either a UK national, or an EEA 

national who is eligible for SMarT funding. 

In being nominated by her College, she 

was called one of this college’s true success 

stories. She came to the College in January 

2008, eager to follow her chosen career path 

(her father was a deck hand on a fishing 

trawler) and came to us with an NVQ Level 

2 in Aviation Studies. 

When asked to describe herself on arrival 

at the campus, she wrote – ‘I’m a happy 

bubbly person, who likes meeting people, 

strives for greatness but is dyslexic’ 

Hazel achieved high marks in the HND and 

a first time pass at Officer of the Watch orals 

– a true achievement given the adversity 

that Hazel had to overcome through her 

dyslexic handicap. 

Her training company – Anglo-Eastern Ship 

Management were also enthusiastic in their 

praise right from the start of her association 

with AESM in September 2008. 

Sponsored by Navalmar (UK) Ltd (where 

she served on break bulk vessels) she 

A new Sailors’ Society minibus has been 

provided for the Port of Antwerp, Belgium ( 

to replace the old one). to provide seafarers 

visiting the port with free and safe transport 

to wherever they need to go, such as the 

nearest phone and internet facilities, 

doctors, dentists or shops. 

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors 

including Bocimar, Gulf Oil Marine, Anglo- 

Eastern and Euronav who made this 

possible. 

The Sailors’ Society minibus is used by the 

Society’s Antwerp Port Chaplain, Revd. 

Marc Schippers. Marc, who has been 

working in the area for almost ten years, 

said: “This minibus is so important with 

Antwerp being the second largest port in 

Europe and the time it takes to visit ships 

in the northern area. The transportation 

capacity of the new minibus will be of great 

help to many seafarers, particularly as ship 

quickly built up her confidence, became 

more mature (dealing with situations 

of being a female in a male dominated 

industry) and generally learnt a lot (placing 

theory into practice) in her first 4 month sea 

voyage with Anglo-Eastern. 

Hazel has become a very confident and 

focused Junior Officer and I know that she 

is a person that will be of benefit to the 

industry as she progresses in her career 

path. 

Her award as MCA Officer Trainee of the 

Year 2011 will be presented by Mr Mike 

Penning, the UK Minister of Shipping, at 

the Minister’s office. The winner will be the 

officer, who in the judges’ opinion, made 

the greatest achievement. 

When is the award given? 

The award will be presented to the winner 

at the Minister for Shipping’s office at a date 

to be arranged. 

Antwerp shipping groups provide 

“minibus” for Sailors’ Society 

(Left to right): Marc Schippers, Sailors’ Society, Antwerp Port Chaplain; Valérie Grégoir, Crewing Officer, Euronav; 

Patricia Duchesne, Crewing Officer, Euronav; Graham Calder, Gulf Marine, General Manager UK and Ireland; 

Harald Klein, AE Antwerp, Managing Director 

turnaround times are so tight. I am now 

able to help so many more seafarers per 

journey.” 

Seafarers’ time ashore is often limited 

to only a few hours and Marc’s offer of 

transport is crucial in giving them the rare 

opportunity to get away from the ship; 

granting a brief respite from the monotony 

of life at sea. 

Jenny Boland, Lead Fundraiser: Corporate 

and Trusts for the Sailors’ Society, said, 

“On behalf of the Sailors’ Society, I would 

like to thank our sponsors, Bocimar, Gulf 

Oil Marine, Anglo-Eastern and Euronav. 

Without their funding and support the new 

minibus would not have been possible”. 

If you are interested in sponsoring an aspect 

of one of our many projects worldwide, 

please contact our corporate team on 

corporate@sailors-society.org. 


AE Technical Services (UK) comes of age 

In past years Anglo-Eastern Technical 

Services (UK) team had been limited 

to dealing with structural and stability 

problems of ships in AESM Glasgow (and 

sometime Antwerp); and were sporadically 

involved in newbuilding projects, the last in 

2005/2006. 

However, with the supervision of building 

eight large bulk carriers for our prestigious 

client Rio Tinto Shipping Ltd; conversion 

of the “HTV Transshelf” of Dockwise 

and plan approval and supervision of the 

building four container ships for another 

Dutch client – AETS (UK) has truly come 

into its own. After building a strong team 

of professionals, AETS (UK) is now able 

to embark on larger size and ambitious 

projects. 

Very spectacular one is a very intensive 

project – eight large bulk carriers to be 

built by Hanjin Shipyard in Subic Bay 

(Philippines) and delivered between 31 

May 2012 and 30 April 2013, for Rio Tinto 

Shipping Limited. The Site Office in Subic 

was opened in March 2011, and the site 

team, under the command of Site Manager, 

Mr. James William Sherriff, consists of 17 

persons (14 Supervisors, Secretary and two 

drivers). 

Steel cutting of the first hull took place on 

11 February 2011 and was launched on 23 

January 2012. Delivery of the first vessel, 

“RTM COOK”, is scheduled for 31 May 

2012. The vessel will be a 205,000 dwt bulk 

carrier and Anglo-Eastern (UK) has been 

awarded the ship management contract for 

the first four ships from this series, and we 

hope that other four will follow. 

AETS (UK) is also involved in other large and 

challenging projects, such as the design and 

technical documentation for the conversion 

of the “HTV Transshelf” of Dockwise; and 

plan approval and supervision of building 

four container ships for another Dutch 

PLB Fortuna with fitted Stinger 

The pipe-laying barge, PLB Fortuna recently underwent some improvements and as can be seen from the above 

photo, it certainly looks spectacular. The Stinger, some 105m long, supports the pipe span and is necessary to 

avoid excessive bending and possibly buckling of a pipe during pipe-laying operations. 

A shot of the main engine for the RTM Cook, one of eight large bulk carriers being built for Rio Tinto Shipping 

Ltd – at Hanjin’s Subic Bay (Philippines) shipyard, with newbuilding supervision by AETS (UK). 

Summer, 2012 5 

client. 

Not so large in size but very demanding and 

responsible, is the design of modifications 

to ballast tanks on vintage LNG carriers. 

The objective is to mitigate serious inbuilt 

stability risks related to cargo/ballast 

operations. This project is carried out in 

cooperation with Tecnitas – consultancy 

arm of Bureau Veritas. 

The further plans of AETS(UK) expansion 

include entering the consultancy market 

for implementation of environmental 

legislation. Ships in operation will soon 

require installation of ballast water 

treatment plants and other equipment in 

order to fulfill new legislation coming in 

force in near future. 

It should be a very attractive market for able 

consultancies. 

J.Arabas - AETS(UK) Manager 

The AETS (UK) team at Subic Bay, together with Mr. 

Shin Su Tae (Deputy M.D - HHIC Phil C.A.team) 

(on far right)

Odessa hosts Annual Dockwise Seminar 

Dockwise, DYT and Anglo-Eastern 

representatives together with some 35 senior 

officers regularly serving on Dockwise yacht 

carriers and heavy lift vessels gathered for 

close interaction to discuss the past year’s 

results, look at the focus areas and plans 

for the future. This year we all were pleased 

to meet so senior managers of Dockwise – 

Marco Schut, Eugene van Dodeweerd, Peter 

Hendriks and Frank van Delft. 

One of important achievement of the 

seminar, was it’s open forum character, 

enabling the seamen to ask all the significant 

and important questions for them, to share 

their doubts and operational / personal 

difficulties experienced and to be heard. 

The first seminar day started with the 

welcome note from Anglo-Eastern Ukraine 

Director Capt. Oleg Lukyanchenko and then 

touched upon the asbestos problem. 

It is well known fact that thanks to its 

fireproof and insulating qualities, asbestos 

was extensively used as a building material 

for a variety of purposes and the shipping 

industry was not left out. Asbestos materials 

in good condition are safe unless asbestos 

fibres become airborne, which happens 

when materials are damaged. 

In this case it can cause serious diseases 

which are responsible for around 4000 

deaths a year. Specially invited trainers, 

APEC UK operations and technical 

managers – Mick Curtis and Stephen 

Washington – highlighted the asbestos 

items for the shipping sphere, covered the 

topics of asbestos hazards, potential risk 

areas, safe working with asbestos, asbestos 

regulations and asbestos management plan. 

The beginning of the second day was devoted 

to the training review 2010-2011 of Anglo- 

Eastern Ukraine Training Centre which was 

introduced by AE Senior Superintendent 

Capt. Andriy Boyko. This was followed with 

Manning Review 2010 and Manning Issues 

2011 by AE FPD Hong Kong representative – 

Capt. Somasundar Nair and with Dockwise 

KPIs review 2010-2011 by AE Technical Hong 

Kong representative – Mr. Anand Sharma. 

The next session of the day was dedicated 

to the impact of new regulations by AE 

Training Superintendent Vladimir Katuna 

and Maritime Labour Convention by Capt. 

Somasundar Nair. 

The second seminar day was followed 

by cocktails and dinner in a cozy Odessa 

restaurant, where our guests and all 

seminar attendees, along with their spouses 

and kids could enjoy a friendly atmosphere, 

entertaining show program and live music 

(Left to right): Marco Schut (Ex DW), Eugene van Dodeweerd (DW), Frank van Delft (Ex DYT), Peter Hendriks 

(DW), Anand Sharma (AESM) and Vikrant Malhotra (AESM) 

together with delicious cuisine. 

The last seminar day started with the 

impressive presentations from Dockwise 

representatives – DW Vice President - Marco 

Schut and Manager of Fleet Supervision 

department Eugene van Dodeweerd, then 

from DYT Operation Manager Frank van 

Delft. 

Then concluded with the traditional open 

forum - with all participants of the seminar. 

The second session of the day was presented 

by our Hong Kong office representatives, 

Federal Saguenay transiting through Welland Canal locks in the Great Lakes. 

Capt. Vikrant Malhotra and Mr. Anand 

Sharma, with topics ranging from AESM 

KPI’s Review 2010-2011, Accident/Incident/ 

Injury Review including Root Cause 

Analysis, Technical issues to Anglo-Eastern 

Focus areas 2011. 

We want to express our sincere appreciation 

and thank all the seminar participants and 

guests for the interest and enthusiastic 

participation. Our thanks also go to Univis 

team for their help in seminar organization 

and participation. 

Federal Saguenay lake transit 


Glasgow keeps growing with new 

contract for Offshore Crew Management 

Anglo-Eastern offshore is delighted to 

announce having secured a contract for 

the supply of marine /project personnel 

with Ocean Installer, as well as a successful 

tender with Prosafe, to provide marine and 

project personnel. 

Prosafe is the world’s leading owner 

and operator of semi-submersible 

accommodation/service rigs. The company 

operates globally, with offshore offices in 

Singapore, Brazil and Aberdeen. 

Prosafe owns 11 semi-submersible 

accommodation/service rigs and one 

accommodation/service jack-up. In addition, 

the company has one harsh environment 

semi-submersible accommodation rig 

Normand Mermaid - a multifunctional DP3 ROV 

vessel which can perform general subsea construction, 

ROV intervention and small scale installation, service 

and maintenance assistance 

under construction. Prosafe’s rigs have 

accommodation capacity for 139-812 people 

and offer high quality welfare and catering 

facilities, storage, workshops, offices, 

medical services, deck cranes and lifesaving 

and fire fighting equipment. The rigs are 

positioned alongside the host installation 

and are connected by means of a telescopic 

gangway so that personnel can walk to 

work. 

Federal Yukon - Helicopter Winching 

Exercise off English Coast 

HM Coast Guard carried out Helicopter Winching & Evacuation exercise on the Federal Yukon, 

off the English Coast on 8th May 2011 PM. 

The ‘Safe Astoria’, was converted to an accommodation and service rig in 2005. It can offer accommodation 

for 245 people. The rig is linked to the host installation by way of a fully articulated and automatic gangway. 

Ocean Installer is a relatively new company 

based in Stavanger which aims to cover the 

full engineering, procurement, construction 

and installation value chain for the 

offshore industry. Their core competence 

is subsea construction. They have signed 

a contract with SOFF for the charter of the 

CVS Normand Clipper and CVS Normand 

Mermaid. 

Genmar Concord 

helps sailing 

vessel in distress 

On May 16, vessel received distress call. (At 0730 LT). 

Due to bad weather the yacht’s sails had been badly 

damaged and the yacht Master asked for 400 ltrs of 

LSMGO in order to enable him proceed to nearest 

port. There were 4 people on board of the French 

registered yacht and after a 45min delay, the fuel 

was transferred and both the Genmar Concord and 

the yacht were on their way. 

Capt.D.K.Khanna 

Master, M.T. Genmar Concord 


2012 off to good start with “Passing-Out” of 

both deck and engine cadets 

DNS Passing Out Parade 

January 7th, 2012 saw the first of 2 Passing 

Out Parades at Mumbai’s Anglo-Eastern 

Maritime Academy; marking the completion 

of the third batch of 39 DNS Cadets. 

Captain AS Khuman, Griffin Marine Travel 

was the Chief Guest, along with Captain 

PK Chawla, Managing Director QHSE & 

Training AESM and the Captain KN Deboo, 

Principal and Director AEMTC. 

The Chief Guest, along with parents and 

other guests, was received at the AEMA 

campus by the Cadets – and started the 

proceedings with a Flag Ceremony. This 

was followed by the prize distribution 

function, which saw Captain Pawan Gupta, 

Principal AEMA, welcome the guests. 

At the prize distribution ceremony, 

outstanding cadets in various fields were 

awarded certificates and prizes. Cadet 

Krishna Kanodia was nominated as the best 

overall cadet whilst Cadet Mayur Todkar 

was adjudged as the best in OLQ (Officer 

like qualities). 

Addressing the cadets Captain Pradeep 

Chawla, stressed the need to inculcate the 

Ten Commandments that he enumerated. 

After the function, the guests were treated 

to a sumptuous lunch spread prepared inhouse 

at the cadets dining hall. 

Chief Guest for the deck officer cadets, Capt AS 

Khuman of Griffin Marine Travel, being warmly 

welcomed by AEMA cadets 

GME Passing out Parade 

The engineers had their turn on January 

31st, 2012, with their Passing Out Parade 

to mark the Fourth batch of 38 cadets 

completing their Graduate Mechanical 

Engineering Training. 

Mr HS Gandhi, Country Head, DNV was the 

Chief Guest and presided over the function 

with Mr Homiar Poonawala, Fleet Manager 

AESM Hong Kong being the Guest of the 

Honour. 

After the Flag Breaking ceremony, presided 

over by the Chief Guest, the dignitaries 

were taken around the campus facilities and 

Mr. HS Gandhi, Country Head, DNV, Chief Guest for the Engineering cadets, seen here giving the award for “Best 

Overall Cadet” to Cadet Maulik Mahida 

shown the activities/projects undertaken 

by the cadets, followed by the Graduation 

function. Principal of AEMA, Captain 

Pawan K Gupta, welcomed all guests and 

also addressed the cadets. 

Captain KN Deboo, Director and Principal, 

AEMTC advised the cadets to imbibe in 

them characters that would hold them in 

good stead. Mr Francis Akkara. Mahesh 

Subramanian, Vice Principal and HoD 

Engineering then read out the Course Report 

and a message from Mr Cawsi Liluawala, 

Fleet Director, AESM. 

1st batch of AESM Indonesian 

cadets ready to go to sea 

A hand-picked team of 12 Indonesian 

cadets (7 deck and 5 engine cadets) 

attended an induction briefing at our 

Maritime Academy, prior to being assigned 

This was followed by a ceremony wherein 

outstanding cadets in various fields were 

awarded certificates and prizes. Cadet 

Maulik Mahida was nominated as the best 

overall cadet whilst Cadet Paras Thakur 

was adjudged as the best in Academics. 

The Chief Guest, Mr HS Gandhi whilst 

congratulating the cadets asked them to 

strive hard in maintaining higher standards. 

After the ceremony, a sumptuous lunch was 

held in the cadets dining hall for all guests. 

A happy group of Indonesian cadets seen at our AEMA for a brief induction before heading off to their 1st training 

vessels for 12 months at sea. 

to their training vessels for 12 months seatime 

before returning to the Academy to 

complete semesters 7 & 8, leading to their 

Class 3 exams. 


Organic growth from owners forces shift 

to bigger premises for Anglo-Eastern (UK) 

In the midst of declining confidence in 

the shipping markets, Anglo-Eastern’s 

UK division is riding high on the wave of 

outsourcing and at today’s official opening 

of its new premises, Guest-of-Honour, Mr 

Basheer Koko (Deputy Managing Director, 

NLNG Limited) officiated the ceremony. 

Group CEO, Mr Peter Cremers unfortunately 

had to cancel his attendance at the last 

moment due to the hijacking of one of the 

group’s chemical tankers in the Omanian 

port of Salalah. 

The new office, in central Glasgow 

(Scotland) comprises 23,000 sq. ft., over 

two floors and houses around 130 staff, with 

room for future expansion; to look after the 

current UK fleet of around 50 ships. These 

include 4 LNG carriers on behalf of Nigeria 

LNG Limited (NLNG). In addition to LNG 

carriers, the Glasgow office has a diversified 

fleet of Heavy Lift carriers, Bulk Carriers, 

Container vessels and PCCs. 

Managing Director of Anglo-Eastern (UK), 

Mr Douglas Lang stated: “Our new offices 

will allow us to keep building on the high 

level of service our customers expect from 

us and increase our staff as dictated by our 

customer’s demands.” 

Previously based in Milton Street, Anglo- 

In the early 70s, as a young cadet, my 

seniors told me about a family staying along 

the St. Lawrence River, who would hoist 

the flag of the vessel’s crew nationality and 

play that country’s National Anthem. Back 

in 1985 I did go there, but did not have a 

chance to see as we were in darkness on 

both inward and outward passages. 

On the 26th of November 2011 at Becancour, 

our Agent translated a letter in French that 

two persons would come on board the next 

day to visit me and give some photographs 

and the CD of the documentary which was 

filmed on the St. Lawrence River Pilotage. 

‘Lowlands Opal’ was also one of the many 

vessels on which the shooting was done. 

As such I was expecting someone from the 

studio. 

Instead an elderly couple boarded the 

vessel. A very lively elderly gentleman and 

his equally lively Old Lady. It was over the 

coffee and cookies that it dawned on me 

that this was the same family of whom I 

Guest-of-Honour, Mr. Basheer Koko cutting ceremonial ribbon to officially open new Anglo-Eastern (UK) office, 

with Douglas Lang, Managing Director of Anglo-Eastern (UK) in attendance. 

Eastern (UK) have moved into spacious 

offices in the waterfront area behind 

Lancefield Quay, just off Glasgow city 

centre; in an area with strong historical 

reminders of the city’s marine and shipping 

past. 

Group CEO, Peter Cremers saw the move 

Chance meeting with a unique couple 

Mr. Delphis Duhamel and Capt Shastri, Master of MV 

Lowlands Opal 

had heard about when I was a cadet and 

after almost 40 years, lo and behold, they 

were in my cabin chatting with me. They 

had also brought the CDs and beautiful 

photographs of this vessel. 

Mr. Delphis and Mrs. Monique Duhamel 

are very well known and respected in the 

Canadian shipping fraternity. Mrs. Monique 

in the early stages of this hobby, which 

started way back in 1963, use to stitch 

the flags herself. National anthems were 

to bigger offices as a strong commitment to 

maintaining Anglo-Eastern’s UK operation 

in Glasgow. “Our UK office in Glasgow 

continues to develop its base of solid clients 

and is the foundation of our European 

operations.” He commented. 

difficult to come by then. But today, as Mr. 

Delphis very rightly said, it was very easy 

with the net. 

In the passing Mr. Delphis asked me as to 

where he could get a good Indian flag. And 

what else could I do to pay a tribute to such 

a remarkable couple than presenting them 

with an Indian flag which I expect to see 

flying high on the yard arm in the fore court 

of their residence at Cape Charles. 

This vessel sailed out from Becancour on 

the 28th November 2011 afternoon and even 

though the family takes a break for winter 

from November to May, the Duhamels 

saluted the ‘Lowlands Opal’ with the flag I 

had presented them and played the Indian 

National Anthem. 

Mr. and Mrs. Duhamel, the ‘Lowlands Opal’ 

salutes you. 

Capt. Umesh Y. Shastri 

Master, M.V. Lowlands Opal 


Golden Harvest – new Singapore 

owner brings 3 bulk carriers to 


We were happy to see yet another Singapore owner, contract with Anglo-Eastern Hong Kong 

to look after three newbuilding. Thank you for your confidence and we look forward to a long 

and prosperous relationship. 

Excel : January, 2012 

The MV Excel was taken into the Anglo-Eastern fleet on 5th January, 2012. Built in 2012 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao 

Shipyard, China, the vessel is a 176,419 dwt bulk carrier and is classed by ABS and flies a Singapore flag. 

Unicorn : April, 2012 

Handover of the MV Unicorn, took place on 16th April,2012 at Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing, China. The vessel was 

a 57,000 dwt bulk carrier, classed by Lloyd’s Register and flagged by Singapore. 

Transtime : January, 2012 

The MV Transtime was taken over by Anglo-Eastern Hong Kong from Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing, China on 6th 

January, 2012. This 57,000 dwt vessel is Singapore flagged and classed by Lloyd’s Register. 


vessels, in buildin 

Since our latest newsletter, AESM has continued on 

some 43vessels — currently taking the Anglo-East 

management; plus around 70 ships under crew 

pleasing, some new contracts for the crewing of off 

The other pleasing factor was the number of new 

owners new and old — this pattern over the past fe 

having an average age of just 8. 

New owners such as Vale, Golden Harvest and Da 

satisfied clients who have helped us grow through 

adding to our fleet are Bocimar (with 8 ships); Fe 

Maritime and PT PLN. 

Internationally, our Singapore office, saw 9 new tan 

Phoenix; while our Bremen office added 5 new con 

AE develops re 

Indonesian owner, 

As one of Anglo-Eastern’s newer client from Indone 

add MV Kartini Baruna to our fleet. 

Kartini Baruna : December, 2 

The MV Kartini Baruna was taken into the Anglo-Eastern Sin 

Anchorage. Built in 2005, the vessel is a 75,698 dwt bulk carri 

Anglo-Eastern welc 

Daiichi Chuo Kise 

New owner from Japan recently brought 2 bulk car 

management and we warmly welcome them to our 

Ocean Galaxy : September, 2 

6th September, 2011 saw Anglo-Eastern take delivery of the 37 

Flagged with Hong Kong, it is classed by NK. 

Ocean Hawk : September, 20 

The MV Ocean Hawk was taken over in management by Angl 

Korea. The Hong Kong flagged 37,130 dwt bulk carrier was cla 


takes on new 

g younger fleet 

a steady, well-managed growth pattern and added 

ern fleet to around 420 ships under full technical 

management; including, which was particularly 

shore vessels. 

buildings being entrusted to Anglo-Eastern from 

w years has resulted in our total fleet of 40+ ships 

iichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha have joined our existing, 

organic growth. Other existing owners who keep 

dnav (with an additional 6 bulkers); Kumiai, KC 

kers added from AP Moller, Unique, Diamond and 

tainer ships, from Belgian owner, Delphis. 

lationship with 

PT PLN (Persero) 

sia, it was most pleasing to see PT PLN (Persero), 

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gapore Bulk fleet on 27th December, 2011 at Singapore ESPA 

er and is classed by RINA and flies an Indonesian flag. 

omes new owner 

n Kaisha, Japan 

riers to Anglo-Eastern Hong Kong for full technical 

fleet. 

011 

,193 dwt bulk carrier, from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, Korea. 

11 

o-Eastern on 7th September, 2011 at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, 

ssed by NK. 

KC Maritime grows fleet to 8, 

with 2 more Kamsarmax bulkers 

Darya Ma : October, 2011 

Built in 2011 at Daewoo Shipbuilding Yard in Korea, the MV Darya Ma was taken over by Anglo-Eastern on 31st 

October, 2011. The vessel is a 81,874 dwt Kamsarmax Bulk Carrier, flagged in Hong Kong and classed by Lloyd’s 

Register. 

Darya Gayatri : April, 2012 

This 81,874 dwt Kamsarmax Bulk Carrier was taken into Anglo-Eastern management at Daewoo Shipbuilding 

Yard in Korea on 2nd April, 2012. Flagged in Hong Kong, classed by Lloyd’s Register. 

3 Bulk Carrier from Kumiai 

Navigation (Pte) Ltd to join AESM 

Cape Century : 

September, 2011 

9th September, 2011 saw Anglo–Eastern take delivery 

of the 172,683 dwt bulk carrier, from repair berth No. 

4 COSCO Shipyard in Zhoushan, China. Flagged with 

Singapore, the MV Cape Century is classed by NK. 

Delphinus : 

May, 2012 

Cape Sentosa : November, 2011 

A 76,948 dwt bulk carrier, the MV Delphinus was 

taken over by Anglo-Eastern on 6th May, 2012 whilst 

she was alongside repair berth no.9 Yiu lian Shipyard, 

Shekou China. The vessel is flying a Singapore flag 

and classed by NK. 

The MV Cape Sentosa joined the Anglo-Eastern fleet at Tsuneishi Shipyard, Japan on 21st November, 2011. The 

vessel is 177,327 dwt bulk carrier, flying a Singapore flag and classed by NK. 


AESM Bremen boosts its fleet with 5 container 

vessels from Delphis N.V 

Belgian owner, has passed 5 more container vessels, Hong Kong flagged, to AESM Bremen office. 

Maersk Nimes : September, 2011 

This 33,447 dwt, 2,592 TEU container vessel was taken into Anglo-Eastern 

management at Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea on 7th 

September, 2011. It was classed by Germanischer Lloyd. 

Maersk Niamey : October, 2011 

This 33,413 dwt, 2,592 TEU container vessel, MV Maersk Niamey was taken over 

by Anglo-Eastern, into its management, from Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard 

in Ulsan, South Korea on 12th October, 2011. This is classed by Germanischer Lloyd. 

Maersk Niagara : November, 2011 

Built in Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, the MV Maersk 

Niagara was taken over by AESM for technical management on 9th November, 2011. 

The vessel is a 33,413 dwt, 2,592 TEU container vessel, classed by Germanischer 

Lloyd. 

Federal Fuji : November, 2011 

The MV Federal Fuji joined the Anglo-Eastern fleet at Port Alfred, Canada on 10th 

November, 2011. The 29,531 dwt bulk carrier was classed by ABS and flies a Bahamas 

flag. 

Federal Sable : January, 2012 

On 6th January, 2012, the MV Federal Sable was taken over for management by 

Anglo-Eastern at Ouhua Shipyard, Zhejiang, China. The 37,168 dwt bulk carrier is 

Marshall Islands flagged and classed by Lloyd’s Register. 

Maersk Niteroi : November, 2011 

24th November, 2011 saw Anglo-Eastern take delivery of the 33,413 dwt, 2,592 TEU 

container vessel from Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The 

MV Maersk Niteroi is classed by Germanischer Lloyd. 

Maersk Nijmegen : May, 2012 

Fednav adds 6 more 

On 14th May, 2012, the MV Maersk Nijmegen joined the Anglo-Eastern fleet at 

Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. This 33,413 dwt, 2,592 

TEU container is classed by Germanischer Lloyd. 

Federal Sutton : March, 2012 

On 13th March, 2012, the MV Federal Sutton joined AESM fleet at Ouhua Shipyard, 

Zhejiang, China. The Marshall Islands flagged 37,187 dwt bulk carrier was classed 

by Lloyd’s Register. 

Federal Severn : April, 2012 

Federal Severn became part of the Anglo-Eastern Hong Kong managed fleet on 16th 

April, 2012, being taken over at Ouhua Shipyard, Zhejiang, China. The 37,168 dwt 

bulk carrier is classed by Lloyd’s Register and flies a Marshall Islands flag. 


5 VLOC ships from Brazilian mining giant - 

Vale - added to Anglo-Eastern fleet 

VALE group, our major clients from Brazil, brought a further 5 bulk ore carriers under Anglo-Eastern’s full technical management service. 

Vale Brasil : March, 2011 

The MV Vale Brasil became part of Anglo-Eastern managed fleet on 30th March, 2011, 

being taken over at Daewoo Ship Building & Marine Engineering, Okpo, South Korea. 

The 400,000 dwt ore carrier is classed by DNV and flies a Singapore flag. 

Vale Italia : October, 2011 

The MV Vale Italia joined Anglo-Eastern fleet on 25th October, 2011, from Daewoo 

Ship Building and Marine Engineering, Okpo, South Korea. The 402,380 dwt ore 

carrier is classed by DNV, Singapore flagged. 

Vale Carajas : May 2012 

The MV Vale Carajas was taken into the Anglo-Eastern Hong Kong fleet on 29th 

May, 2012. Built in 2012 at Daewoo Ship building and Marine Engineering, Okpo, 

South Korea, the vessel is a 402,425 dwt ore carrier and is classed by DNV and flies 

a Singapore flag. 

Federal Skeena : January, 2012 

The MV Federal Skeena was taken over for management under the Hong Kong fleet 

on 20th January, 2012 at Ouhua Shipyard, Zhejiang, China. The vessel is a 37,168 

dwt bulk carrier, classed by Lloyd’s Register and flies a Marshall Islands flag. 

Vale Rio De Janeiro : September, 2011 

The MV Vale Rio De Janeiro was taken over by Anglo-Eastern for management on 

22nd September, 2011 at Daewoo Ship Building and Marine Engineering, Okpo, South 

Korea. The vessel is a 400,000 dwt ore carrier and flies Singapore flag, classed by 

DNV. 

Vale Malaysia : March, 2012 

This 402,380 dwt ore carrier was taken into Anglo-Eastern management at Daewoo 

Ship Building and Marine Engineering, Okpo, South Korea on 27th March, 2012. 

Flagged with Singapore, it is classed by DNV. 

Federal Skye : April, 2012 

The MV Federal Skye was taken over by Anglo-Eastern for management on 23rd 

April, 2012 at Ouhua Shipyard, Zhejiang, China. The vessel is a 37,200 dwt bulk 

carrier and flies a Marshall Islands flag, classed by Lloyd’s Register. 


Bocimar brings 3 Capesize and 

5 bulk carriers to AESM 

Mineral Manila : September, 2011 

Mineral Manila was taken over for management under the Antwerp fleet from HHIC 

Subic Bay-Philippines on 14th September, 2011. The vessel is a 156,072 dwt Cape Size 

bulk carrier, classed by ABS and flies a Belgium flag. 

Mineral Honshu : April, 2012 

Cape Size bulk carrier, MV Mineral Honshu, was taken over by Anglo-Eastern 

Antwerp from Imabari Ship yard/Koyo Dockyard/Mihara, Japan on 12th April, 2012. 

This 181,408 dwt vessel is Hong Kong flagged, classed by BV. 

FMG Grace : February, 2012 

This 205,236 dwt Cape Size bulk carrier was taken into Anglo-Eastern Antwerp 

management at HHI SUBIC BAY Philippines on 14th February, 2012. The MV FMG 

Grace is a Hong Kong flagged vessel, classed by ABS. 

CMB Kristine : September, 2011 

The MV CMB Kristine was taken over in management by Anglo-Eastern Hong Kong 

on 28th September, 2011 at Samjin Shipbuilding Industries Ltd, Weihai, China. The 

Hong Kong flagged 33,500 dwt bulk carrier was built in 2011 and classed by DNV. 

CMB Adrien : November, 2011 

On 7th November, 2011 MV CMB Adrien was taken over by Anglo-Eastern Hong 

Kong at Jiangsu Lanbo Shipbuilding Co, Ltd, Jiangsu, China. The 32,500 dwt bulk 

carrier is classed by ABS and files a Hong Kong flag. 

CMB Paule : November, 2011 

Built in 2011 at Samjin Shipbuilding Industries Ltd, Weihai , China, the MV CMB 

Paule was taken over by Anglo-Eastern Hong Kong on 18th November, 2011. The 

vessel is a 33,645 dwt bulk carrier, flagged with Hong Kong and classed by DNV. 

CMB Giulia : February, 2012 

On 13th February, 2012, the MV CMB Giulia joined AESM Hong Kong fleet at Zhejiang 

Jingang Shipbuilding Co Ltd, Taizhou, China. The Hong Kong flagged 33,500 dwt 

bulk carrier is classed by BV. 

CMB Catrine : March, 2012 

This 32,500 dwt bulk carrier was taken into Anglo-Eastern Hong Kong management 

at Jiangsu Lanbo Shipbuilding Co, Ltd, Jiangsu, China on 5th March, 2012. Flagged 

with Hong Kong, the MV CMB Catrine is classed by ABS. 


Diamond S Shipping 

Brazos : January, 2012 

Singapore AESM boosts tanker fleet 

The MT Brazos joined Anglo-Eastern fleet on 3rd January, 2012, from Samsung 

Shipyard, Goje, Korea. The 158,000 dwt oil tanker is classed by ABS, Marshall 

Islands flagged. 

Guadalupe : 

April 2012 

This 105,000 dwt tanker was taken into 

Anglo-Eastern management in Hyundai 

Shipyard, Ulsan, Korea on 4th April, 

2012. Flagged with Marshall Islands, it 

is classed by ABS. 

Pecos : 

April, 2012 

On 18th April, 2012, MT Pecos came into 

our management at Samsung Shipyard, 

Goje, Korea. This 158,000 dwt oil tanker 

is classed by ABS and Marshall Islands 

flagged. 

Maersk Tankers Singapore Pte Ltd 

Maersk Hayama : November, 2011 

The MT Maersk Hayama became part of Anglo-Eastern managed fleet on 21st 

November 2011, being taken over at Ariake Shipyard, Japan. This 297,221 dwt VLCC 

is classed by ABS and flies Singapore flag. 

Maersk Heiwa : December, 2011 

The MT Maersk Heiwa was taken over by Anglo-Eastern for management on 15th 

December, 2011 at Ariake Shipyard, Japan. The vessel is a 297,294 dwt VLCC and 

files Singapore flag, classed by ABS. 

Phoenix Energy Navigation S.A. 

Phoenix Strength : September, 2011 

Technical management of this 105,525 dwt crude oil tanker was taken over at the 

Hyundai Shipyard in Ulsan, Korea on 23rd September, 2011. The Phoenix Strength 

is Panama flagged and classed by ABS. 

Phoenix Concord : January, 2012 

5th January, 2012 saw Anglo-Eastern take delivery of the 105,525 dwt oil carrier, 

from Hyundai Shipyard in Ulsan, Korea. The Phoenix Concord is a Panama flagged, 

classed by ABS. 

Unique Shipping 

Unique Guardian : January, 2012 

Oil/chemical tanker, the MT Unique Guardian, was taken over by Anglo-Eastern, 

into its management, from Onomichi Dockyard, Japan on 13th January, 2012. Built 

in 2012, this 50,475 dwt vessel is Hong Kong flagged and classed by NK. 

Unique Harmony : February, 2012 

The MT Unique Harmony, an oil/chemical tanker, classed by NK, was taken into 

Anglo-Eastern management on 29th February, 2012 from Onomichi Dockyard, 

Japan. This 50,471 dwt oil tanker is Hong Kong flagged. 


AECMP Annual officers wives seminar 

Wives focus on the behind-the-scene operations 

While the men were focusing on Safe Ship 

Operations, the wives were invited to their 

own seminar, where the focus was on direct 

communication with our Officers’ Wives 

but also to show (if not explain) to them 

the services which the Company provides 

for Officers’ Wives. It is also one way of 

enhancing understanding of their husband’s 

profession. 

Speakers are from the Company, including 

our Accountant, discussed relevant 

Accounting issues/ details on allotments, 

MPOs, Balance of Wages, cash advances and 

others. The HR and Administration Manager 

talked about the company structure, a bit of 

the company history, our welfare benefits 

for Officers and other applicable company 

policies. 

For the second half, speakers from 

our suppliers were invited to make 

presentations. 

Our Officers’ Medical Insurance provider 

discussed about the medical coverage, claim 

procedures and other related matters which 

was followed by a Q&A. The Officers’ wives 

are always very interested in this topic, 

AE Germany grows in tough 

market conditions 

The Maersk Niteroi, one of the vessel recently taken over the AESM Germany 

The Maersk Niagara, a 2,592 teu container ship, 

on the St Petersburg route, was another of the 4 

container ships recently added to our fleet managed 

out of Bremen 

Mr Cremers was being kept busy, as he spoke at the wives’ seminar immediately after addressing the Officers in 

the room next door 

Our Bremen (Germany) office had a good 

year in 2011, expanding by some 4 ships and 

a commitment of 2 more in 2012, giving us 

a fleet of 12, compared to 6 at the beginning 

of 2011. During 2011 and first half of 2012, 

we took over the management of: Maersk 

Nimes, Maersk Niamey, Maersk Niagara, 

Maersk Niteroi, Maersk Nijmegen 

with the … 

Maersk Nienburg (to come in June) 

Due to the winter time ice trade to St. 

Petersburg, these take-overs can be quite 

demanding. 

In addition we had a speaker on a health 

related topic, a speaker from our allotment 

bank (presently BPI) who gave a lecture on 

Financial Wellness and a speaker from Core 

Consultant who discussed various topics, 

including but not limited to Management, 

Leadership, Values, etc. 

George N - 

Gangway watch 

George N Fourth Mate on a no-nonsense Gangway 

Watch 

CORRECTION 

In our Spring 2011 issue of 

AngloNews the Darya Shree was 

identified as the Darya Jaan, as 

pointed out by Vipin Sachdeva, Vice- 

President (Fleet), KC Maritime Ltd. 

Sincere apologies from the Editor. 


Annual Manila Seminar focuses on: 

“Complacency – a threat to Safe Ship operations?” 

Opening the seminar, Mr Peter Cremers, 

CEO, Anglo-Eastern Group, addressed 

Officers and staff of the Manila office by 

giving a historical perspective of the Anglo- 

Eastern Group and its growth since its 

inception in 1974. 

He spoke about the 3,000 Filipino seafarers 

working onboard 124 vessels and how he 

expected this to further grow in the coming 

years; illustrated by the past initiatives 

Anglo-Eastern has taken in the Philippines 

– with respect to the opening of two 

new crewing offices, expanding training 

activities and commencing the cadet 

mentoring program. 

A total of 65 Officers, attended this event 

on 9th November 2011, along with speakers 

from AE offices in Hong Kong and Singapore 

- discussing different topics with the aim 

of updating, informing and educating our 

Filipino Officers. 

Mr Peter Cremers presenting the opening address at 

this year’s Manila Seminar 

Guest speaker, Mr Gerry Buchanan, 

(President – Genco Shipping and Trading 

Ltd.) spoke to the Officers first regarding 

Navigational Safety with respect to heavy 

weather conditions and then gave important 

insights into Group ‘A’ cargoes and cargo 

liquefaction and the important precautions 

that need to be taken. 

Capt. Ajay Hazari, Operations and Risk 

Management Director, gave an informative 

presentation on Solid Bulk Cargoes and the 

IMSBC Code, while Capt. Pradeep Chawla, 

Director Quality Assurance and Training, 

discussed performance issues with respect 

to port state control inspections, injuries 

and fatalities and environmental protection. 

He also spoke about complacency, its 

causes and what we can do to manage this 

human fallibility. 

Mr. Sudhir Bhimani, Anglo-Eastern Group’s 

Environmental Compliance Manager, spoke 

on environmental issues, new regulations 

and requirements in the U.S. and EU, 

areas of improvement required on board 

and provided advice to the Officers in 

preparing vessels for PSC inspections from 

an environmental compliance point of view. 

We firmly believe that a competent 

workforce, with the right attitude is an 

indispensable resource for any organization, 

whether ashore or on board. 

For this reason and in line with the theme 

of the seminar, we tapped into the expertise 

of Corporate and Career Consultants and 

its President, Mr. Ruel Montenegro, who 

facilitated a one-and a half hour workshop 

wherein participants and guests enjoyed and 

at the same time learned the importance of 

managing complacency at work and in their 

personal lives. 

Mr. K. N. Menon, Director – Group HR 

(Sea Staff) – Anglo-Eastern Group gave an 

overview of the manning situation and the 

expected growth in the coming years and of 

course the challenges faced by our Company 

to place competent crew on board . 

Capt. Sanjiv Sehgal, ILO Certified Trainer, 

gave an insightful speech regarding the 

requirements of the soon to come into force 

Maritime Labour Convention 2006 and 

what we need to do ashore and on board to 

achieve full compliance. 

After the speeches it was time for the 

Officers to be given some important 

technical and operational information and 

so the attendees were asked to break away 

into two groups. 

Capt. Vikrant Malhotra – QHSE Manager 

AESM Hong Kong, along with Capt. R. 

Janardhanan – Senior Manager QHSE and 

Capt. Sanjiv Sethi – Marine Manager, from 

AESM, Singapore, discussed the latest 

Incident reviews and case studies with the 

Deck officers. 

Some 65 Filipino Officers listening intently to the 

proceedings 

For the other Group, Mr Orson Lobo, 

Technical Director, AESM Singapore 

along with Mr. Cawsi P. Lilauwala – Fleet 

Director, AESM Hong Kong and Mr. Sudhir 

Bhimani, conducted a workshop for the 

Engineer officers covering critical Engine 

Room issues from the points of view of 

engineering practices, environmental issues 

and internal audit findings . 

The proceedings culminated with the 

two groups getting together again for an 

Open Forum where the sea-staff had the 

opportunity to interact with the AESM 

Managers. 

The guests and the officers, who had spent 

a long and tiring day at the proceedings, 

now needed a well deserved break. The 

Officers’ wives, who had been attending a 

very exciting seminar arranged specially for 

them, in the adjacent Ballroom, no doubt 

felt the same. 

When they finally got together with their 

husbands - an evening of cocktails, dinner 

and live music was awaiting them at the 

hotel ballroom. What followed was an 

evening of relaxation, fun and enjoyment. 

A happy ending, to a very successful and 

eventful day. 

The attendees gather around for a group shot to commemorate the 2011 Annual Manila Seminar 


Classic photos win AESM 

offshore photo competition 

Anglo-Eastern Offshore recently held a 

photograph competition amongst their 

offshore seafarers and clients with the aim 

of capturing images of life servicing the 

oil and gas industry. We were extremely 

impressed with the high calibre of entries 

and we received a high number of 

photographs from which we were able to 

pick the following winners. 

Many thanks to all those who submitted 

their photographs and congratulations to 

our winners. 

Second Place: Ray Laws, Administration Officer with 

Subsea 7 

A cadet’s journey from 

campus to the sea! 

A pleasant journey so far… I am Cadet 

Kumar Gaurav, presently sailing on a capsize 

bulk carrier MV Genco Claudius. I come 

from Patna (Bihar). I was in ninth standard 

when I came to know about a career in the 

merchant navy and out of curiosity, I surfed 

the internet. I gathered a bit of information 

about the shipping industry and how to 

go about making a career at sea, which is 

how I came to know about Anglo-Eastern. 

I did call them after my intermediate and 

was selected for the sponsored training 

program at AESM’s training Academy at 

Karjat. My dreams to reach the high seas 

were on the move. Our training started and 

for the next one year we were made to learn 

and understand the professional ethics that 

guide us in the Merchant Shipping and here 

at Anglo-Eastern. The great ambience at 

the holy campus of Karjat soon became the 

centre of learning and development. 

Then college days were over and it was 

time to say goodbye to our Anglo-Eastern 

Maritime Academy and the people with 

whom we shared our happiness and 

First Place: Arild Lillebo, Chief Officer with Siem 

Offshore 

Third Place: Arild Lillebo, Chief Officer with Siem 

Offshore 

sorrows, and wait for the call to board my 

first ship! 

This period of leave was extremely exciting. 

It seemed as if there are a lot of new things 

that the future has in store for me. The big 

day came soon and I was asked to report 

to Mumbai office. I was told that I have 

been planned for a container carrier called 

MV Lisbon Express. I was flying to Lisbon 

(Portugal) to join the vessel. Packed my 

bags and I was again on the run! Next day, 

I was on my first ship and a new phase of 

learning and understanding started. 

Within a couple of days and with the help 

of everybody onboard, I figured out my job 

and subsequently, I was able to plan out 

my learning schedule. The vessel was on 

Europe-Montreal run and in due course, I 

got to see the best of the places, meet new 

people, and learn about different cultures 

and lifestyle. 

Six months later I was back at home. I had a 

lot of stories and experiences to share with 

Drifting yacht 

(Selangene) 

rescued by 

Ocean Prelate 

After receiving a distress message regarding 

the yacht ‘Selangene’, all vessels were 

requested to keep a lookout and assist. 

Capt.Tushar Remulkar, Master, M.V. 

Ocean Prelate posted extra lookouts and 

maintained continuous radar watch. 

Ocean Prelate acts as mid-Ocean filling station – to 

distressed yacht 

By 1410 LT, they had established 

communications with the distressed 

yacht. Yacht master requested 200 ltrs 

Diesel oil and filter paper for M/E. Ocean 

Prelate maintained continuous VHF 

communication with yacht and by 1554 LT, 

contact was made and identity of 2 people 

onboard established, all appeared to be in 

good physical condition. 

We gave them 200 litres of diesel oil and 

filter paper. Yacht master confirmed no 

further assistance required and Vessel 

resumed her passage. 

Capt.Tushar Remulkar 

Master-M.V. Ocean Prelate 

my family and friends. It was then when I 

realized the extravagance of Shipping and 

the broad outlook that this career offers. 

A month later, I was asked to join my 

second ship and now I am sailing on MV 

Genco Claudius. Its altogether different to 

sail on a new type of a ship, another great 

experience! 

Today I am extremely proud to be a part of 

Anglo-Eastern since I know that I have been 

offered a commitment besides a career!! 

Kumar Gaurav 

Deck Cadet onboard 

M.V. Genco Claudius 


Man rescued in South Atlantic, with strong 

connections to Anglo-Eastern management 

After being diverted by MRCC Uruguay, 

the crew of our CMB Jialing successfully 

rescued a man from his damaged catamaran 

in the South Atlantic. By sheer coincidence, 

(Jean-Louis Brassiène), the rescued sailor, 

is of Belgian Nationality, has been rescued 

by a Belgian Flagged vessel and is a former 

colleague of our MD Harald Klein, from 

Anglo-Eastern Belgium. 

Mv “CMB JIALING” sailed from the port of 

Durban, South Africa on 13th of February, 

2012. The vessel sailed in heavy ballast 

condition, bound for Recalada. During 

sea passage from Durban to Recalada the 

vessel received a message from Uruguay 

MRCC to proceed for a search and rescue 

operation in the area Latitude/36-08,5’ S 

and Longitude/024-37,2’ W approx. 

By late Thursday night, the radar screen 

showed a small target, which turned out 

to be the catamaran and rescue operations 

commenced in rough weather. One person 

was rescued and the Catamaran, named 

“Australius” was severely damaged and left 

at sea to sink. 

The boat was a 42 feet multihull which had 

just undergone extensive refurbishment in 

Rio Grande. He left La Paloma on Sunday 

12 of February 2012, heading for Walvis Bay 

(Namibia). Mr Brassiène was sailing solo, 

with enough food and water for some 30/35 

days. 

As the lone sailor explained in his own 

words: “On the second day his catamaran 

he came into contact with an unknown 

object and some damage sustained. The 

2 tiller bars were broken, 2 rudder shafts 

severely damaged and the 2 electric motors 

Unique Explorer rescues 

survivor at anchorage 

Dramatic shots of a lone sailor, spotted by a watchful Officer of the Deck, floating in the sea at the vessel’s 

anchorage – tied to a surfboard 

Last December, the Unique Explorer, while 

at Quintero Anchorage (Chile) was involved 

in rescuing 

A man who had obviously been in the 

water for some time. The man, a Chilean 

National (Thomas Ferrer) was in a wetsuit 

and had his leg tied to a surfboard – when 

the Unique Explorer’s eagle eyed bridge 

watch keeper 3/O Raviranjan Singh spotted 

the man floating near the anchorage – at 

Lone sailor, plucked out of the Atlantic sea (circled) surrounded by the crew of the CMB Jialing, after his rescue 

from his damaged 42’ catamaran 

around 2040H LT. 

After notifying the Chilean Coast Guard, the 

man was fished out of the water. He was 

quite weak and suffering from hyperthermia. 

He was taken below deck and given a warm 

change of clothes and food and water. After 

resting for some time, he was picked up by 

the Chilean Coast Guard who took him back 

to shore, at 2258H LT. 

for the autopilots were out of use. 

After makeshift repairs, I set off again on 

Monday night. However during the night 

from Wednesday / Thursday, the two tiller 

bars broke again. 

By Thursday 23 of February, at about 07H00 

UTC I activated the beacon (SOS). As luck 

would have it by 0100H on Friday, the CMB 

JIALING found me and I was rescued.” 

RTM Piiramu 

rescues yacht 

off Queensland 

After receiving a distress message from 

the Authorities, the RTM Piiramu rescued 

2 Australian nationals and their dog, after 

their 12metre yacht “EMPRESS III” started 

taking on water. The yacht was enroute 

from Gladstone to Weipa while the RTM 

Piiramu was also enroute to Weipa. 

The first “mayday” call was received in the 

early hours of April 18th, at approx 0415H 

LT and by 0720H LT the yacht had been 

located and the survivors and their dog, 

taken off. 

RCC Australia was informed that survivors 

and rescue team were safely onboard at 

0720H LT and vessel resumed passage to 

Weipa, Australia. 

Capt Bhupinder Singh 

Master, RTM Piiramu 


Master of Federal Rideau receives 

Gold Headed Cane Award 

Capt Sunil Vij receiving Golden Headed Cane from Mr. Mario Girard, President and CEO of Quebec Port Authority. 

The tradition of presenting a trophy to the 

master of the first foreign ship sailing from a 

foreign port, arriving at the Port of Québec 

has its origins apparently at the beginning 

of the 19th century, when the export of 

squared timber to England became one of 

great importance. 

The sailing ship’s owners, or their 

representatives at Québec, used to present 

to the captain of the first arrival — a gold 

snuff box or a gold-headed cane. 

When the snuff habit lost popularity, the 

gold headed-cane became the traditional 

gift in recognition of the master’s 

accomplishment. Considerable rivalry was 

developed among sea captains to win the 

coveted award. Sailing ships gathered in 

the Gulf of St. Lawrence awaiting favorable 

winds to speed them on to Québec 

many of them arrived at the same time. 

It represented a huge challenge for the 

master’s sailing skills and ability to make 

the best use of winds and currents as well 

as the speed of the ship before any aids to 

navigation were perfected and before the 

channel had been deepened to its present 

depth. 

Since private parties decided to stop this 

long-standing custom, The Québec Port 

Authority took upon herself to continue this 

wonderful tradition. 

AEMA celebrates its 2nd Anniversary 

On August 17, 2011, to mark the completion 

of the first two years since the establishment 

of the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy 

(AEMA), a small (cake-cutting) ceremony 

was held in the Auditorium. 

All staff and cadets were assembled in the 

auditorium, at 1245h, wherein Captain 

Mistree addressed the gathering. Mr Mahesh 

Subramanian presented a slideshow 

showcasing showing the campus as it was 

two years ago — and the progress that we 

had made since. 

Indeed in two years, we have a strength of 

nearly 600 AEMAites! The anniversary cake 

was cut jointly cut by Miss Archana Kedar 

(an AEMA employee who joined today) and 

the Cadet Captain. 

(Left to right): Captain KSD Mistree – Principal, 

AEMA; Cadet Harpreet Singh - Cadet Captain(GME 

3 Batch); Ms Archana Kedar – Office Assistant 

– (newest staff joined/youngest); Mr Mahesh 

Subramanian – HoD Engineering 

Singapore’s PSA 

passes 2 billion GT 

(gross tonnage), 

last December 13 

The APL Washington, an NOL vessel took the award 

for this achievement 

The Port of Singapore (PSA) celebrated 

crossing the two billion gross tons (GT) 

mark in shipping tonnage, last December 

13, 2011. The ship awarded this honour was 

the M.V. APL Washington, a Neptune Orient 

Lines (NOL) vessel, managed by Anglo- 

Eastern. 

Guest-of-Honour was the Minister for 

Transport, Mr Lui Tuck Yew, at which the PSA 

(Port of Singapore Authority) will present a 

“2 Billion GT in vessel arrival award” to the 

Captain of the APL Washington. 

An official ceremony was held at the 

berth, which was attended by some 100 

representatives from terminal operators, 

industry associations and maritime as well 

as shipping companies. Media were also 

invited to cover the event. 

Capt. Premnath Vinaik 

Master, M.V. APL Washington 

The ultimate sign 

of good fortune 

The good vessel M.V. Prosperous making a grand 

entrance through a full rainbow enroute Richards 

Bay 


Anglo-Eastern receive 4 Mumbai Awards 

Capt Vinay Singh receiving the award from Directorate General of Shipping Dr S .B. Agnihotri 

Anglo-Eastern, Mumbai were recently 

awarded a number of awards as follows: 

1. Gallantry Award at Sea — awarded by 

the DG Shipping to Capt. Nitanjan Pandey 

and staff of Fairchem Eagle ( Ex Fairchem 

Bogey) for “Exemplary courage shown 

onboard when the vessel was hijacked by 

pirates. 

2. Creation Of Maximum Job for Seafarers 

— awarded by Sailor Today 

During 11th Sailor Today - Sea Shore Award 

J/E Pratik Relan was awarded the President’s 

Gold medal at a Final Passing out ceremony 

at the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy; 

and has since sailed on the Egret Bulker as 

a J/E. 

Here he tells in his own words, how he 

came to win the President’s Gold medal. 

“On 27th August 2007, along with 149 other 

best brains from all over the nation, I joined 

Marine Engineering & Research Institute 

(MERI), India’s national institute for the 

training of marine engineers. 

Over the next few years we underwent 

strenuous training which was physically 

and mentally very demanding. This grueling 

training period polished us and made us 

extremely strong and capable individuals 

who could endure the challenges of this 

honourable profession. 

Thereafter, all of the cadets were placed 

with different shipping companies and 

2012 function held on 21st April 2012, 

Anglo-Eastern received this award for 

creating maximum jobs for Indian Seafarers 

during year 2011. This was the 7th 

consecutive year Anglo-Eastern has won 

this award. 

3. Longest Service in a shipping company 

(female) 

During the same function, Sailor Today also 

awarded Anglo-Eastern’s Mrs. Janet Lobo, 

an award for longest service in a shipping 

Cadet Pratik Relan - awarded the President’s Gold medal 

I was assigned to Anglo-Eastern Ship 

Management, along with 10 other batchmates 

of mine. After 4 years, 3 months and 

7 days of tough and grinding training, my 

batch passed out of the college successfully 

on 4th December 2011. 

At the Final Passing Out Parade, I was lucky 

enough to be awarded the following prizes:- 

• PRESIDENT’S GOLD MEDAL 3RD 

HIGHEST Aggregate Award 

• Highest marks in Marine Control & 

Automation Prize 

• 2nd Best Technical & Environment 

Paper Project Prize(Team Event) 

• K. Kishore Memorial Prize — for 

exemplary organizing skills, leadership 

quality, dedication and devotion to 

duty. 

• Mrs. Hannah Aaron Joseph Memorial 

Prize for high academic record, 

discipline and excellent management 

calibre. 

company. 

We would like to thank full team of Anglo- 

Eastern — onboard ships and our colleagues 

in technical , QHSE, OPS departments. 

4. Nusi Award 

Anglo-Eastern garnered a fourth award: a 

“Certificate of Appreciation” by the National 

Union of Seafarers India, on the occasion of 

NUSI Founder, Mohamed Ebrahim Serang’s 

birthday, 9th May 2012. This award was 

given for employing maximum number of 

children of our Indian seafarers. 

“Certificate of Appreciation” awarded to Anglo- 

Eastern by NUSI, for employing most children of 

Indian saefarers 

NUSI has decided that May 9th, of every 

year, will be celebrated as “NUSI Founder 

Mohamed Ebrahim Serang’s birthday” and 

we are privileged to be honoured with this 

award. 

Vinay Singh 

Cadet Prateek Relan, receiving The President’s Gold 

Medal at his final passing-out parade at the AE 

Maritime Academy 

In future, I look forward to continuing 

my good work for the company with full 

devotion, sincerity and hard work. 

J/E Pratik Relan 


Capt. Yashwant Chhabra lays 

down footprints in author gallery 

Anglo-Eastern was happily surprised to find there was a ‘budding’ author in our midst. The ‘Launch’ ceremony 

for the release of Capt Yashwant Chhabra’s (second from left) book “A Mariner’s Guide to Preventing Collisions” 

was officiated by Dr Agnihotri, DG Shipping, Govt. of India, (third from right) in Mumbai, last 9 June. 

A new author has emerged from within 

the Company, Captain Yashwant Chhabra, 

Manager — Training Standards, QHSE 

department, has written ‘A Mariner’s Guide 

to Preventing Collisions’. 

The book was formally released by Dr. S. 

B. Agnihotri, Director General of Shipping, 

Govt. Of India, on 9th June 2011 in the 

presence of Captain H. Subramanium, 

Captain S. Panda, and Captain Kamal 

Chadha on stage and Capt. Vinay Singh 

amongst a large audience. 

The book is the outcome of twenty-seven 

months research and hard work by the 

author through his two tenures as master 

on Company managed tankers between 

2009-2010 and his present work which 

involves a lot on navigational training. 

On the occasion he said, “Over the years, 

I realised that learning the Rules by heart 

or being able to identify lights and shapes 

did not necessarily lead to the proper 

understanding of their application in 

preventing collisions.” He added, “I messed 

up my own answers in an open book quiz 

in 1995 after being Master for almost 3 

years and so started the odyssey of delving 

deeper into the subject. 

“Along the way I realised that there is no 

book in common use which explains the 

subject clearly or links it to navigational 

watchkeeping systems”. 

The book written as a self-study guide on 

distance-learning pattern incorporates basic 

ship handling, trend analysis, leadership, 

management and buoyage systems. STCW 

watchkeeping principles are moulded into 

the core theme of preventing collisions 

linked to several case studies. “The book is 

not only on enhancing knowledge but aims 

to bring about a better understanding of the 

Rules for their best application in real life,” 

explained Captain Chhabra. 

Published by Marex Media Pvt Ltd., 

Mumbai, the book is of 347 pages with 

many colour illustrations and reasonably 

priced at Rs. 375/-. 

LPG/C Keswick 

iced-in at berth 

in lliychevsk 

The weather was so bad on a recent trip to Iliychevsk 

that even Port State Control (PSC) delayed the LPG/C 

Keswick from leaving port at the appointed time. 

Ice and horrendous weather conditions saw 

the LPG/C Keswick fall behind schedule as 

PSC kept vessels in Port. 

As the Captain reported: “Vessel status as 

of 1600hrs/7th, still at berth in Ilyichevsk 

and believed no chance of sailing today. 

The chilling wind still blows and gusting 

apparently at 40 knots and above as in 

forecasts, ambient temp is -9C and SW is 

still -2C. 

Capt. Floresta 

LPG/C KESWICK 

Jenny N on ‘postcard’ route 

The Faroe Islands, between Norway and Iceland are said to have some of the most beautiful views in the world – 

and this magnificent photo shows the Jenny N dwarfed by spectacular mountain scenery.

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