IOTC launches new ad campaign - Eastgate Maritime Corporation
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IOTC launches new ad campaign - Eastgate Maritime Corporation
Capt. Manny Regio delivers message at family day celebration C apt. Emmanuel L. Regio, President and Chairman of Island Overseas Transport Corporation delivered his inspiring but otherwise reserved speech during the family day celebration of the seafarers’ families at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club last December 6, 2008. The event was well-attended by the allottees whose enthusiasm and well-meaning intentions to grace the affair and be with the officers, managers, and employees of the company has paid off. There were lots and lots of raffle prizes and exciting games were played to the amusement of the participants and the audience. In his speech, Capt. Manny Regio acknowledged and thanked the many guests who made their presence felt in the persons of Mr. Takao Manji, the Chairman of International Maritime Management Association of Japan (IMMAJ) and Director/Advisor to NYK line the biggest shipping company in the world. He also made mention of Mr. Haruo Tajima, Senior Managing Director of Hachiuma Steamship Co., Capt Takuya Ebata, and Capt Hitoshi Sekiya, of Hachiuma. Mr. Yoshinori Arai President of Gateway Maritime Tokyo was specially thanked for taking time out from his busy schedule and traveling from Tokyo to Manila for this event. He further emphasized IOTC’s continuing philosophy of being a FAMILY ORIENTED company even during good and bad times as similar activities were also held in the cities of Cebu last September and in Iloilo last October and the attendance of which were tremendous on both events. From then on, he further said “that in the future, allottee involvement and participation in the preparation shall be encouraged in the Metorpolitan area”. Ferrying down the good news of such annual celebration to their seaman husbands can even boost the morale of the seafarers while at sea. He also cited the numerous benefits that IOTC has afforded their seafarers. As he quoted “ Ang mga seaman bago umalis para sumakay ng barko ay binibigyan ng upgrading training courses. Habang nasa training, meron silang training allowance, at kung nais nilang tumira sa IOTC house sa Bicutan ito ay walang bayad. Kailan lang, nabigyan ng Maritime Training Council (MTC) ang Eastgate Training Center ng accreditation opisyal na pagkilala sa mga training courses sa Management Level. Kaya ngayon ang Training Certificate na ibibigay ng Eastgate ay tanggap na kahit sa port state control sa ibang bansa. Ito a ibibigay ng libre na kung kukunin sa ibang training center, ang gastos ay umaabot rin ng libong piso. Ang ating principal (Hachiuma) ay sadyang nagbibigay ng suporta upang makapagbigay kami ng mga turn to page 8 IOTC launches new ad campaign I sland Overseas Transport Corporation (IOTC), in its efforts to reinforce and intensify the branding program of the company will soon be launching an ad campaign using the various tools of communcation like flyers, magazines, billboards and others. The campaign was one of the topics taken up in last year’s planning workshop attended by the Senior and Junior Management of the company in Tagaytay City. The Management Team proposed several innovations, development and execution of the various programs that will gradually enhance the public’s awareness of IOTC’s seafaring activities and the company’s advocacy to continually adopt its philosophy of a “Family-Oriented” corporation. Our new company ad campaign . . . . . The new ad campaign to be launched by company depicts the outstanding qualities of a Filipino seafarer worthy of emulation by others wherever and whenever they are. As translated into our universal language, the ad says: “Filipino seafarer you are one of a kind! Industrious, persevering and possesses talent and skill. Qualities being sought after in other countries and by IOTC.” and our model’s profile . . . . . R icky M. Olairez hails from Baguio City and is 35 years old. He is married to Jill K.Olairez who is currently taking up law in University of Baguio and is teaching at Benguet Vocational School. She is a graduate of Tourism. They are blessed with a seven-year old wonderful son, Mark Laurenz K. Olairez. 3M Olairez has been with Island Overseas Transport Corporation since year 2000. On being chosen as campaign ad model, he remarked, “I never expected to be a model, nevertheless, I will be exposed to different media and communication tools. Still, I am proud to be selected from among the many to represent the company.” Rickynell M. Olairez In this issue Capt. Manny Regio delivers message at family day celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 IOTC Launches new ad campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Our Model’s Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Seafarers successfully hurdle Board Examination . . . . . . 4 From the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The real family day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 News Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Training schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 From the sidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Our stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Our newest development project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2 Editorial Board Publisher : Capt. Emmanuel L. Regio Editorial Consultant : Blyth F. Fielding Associate Editor : Bob C. Niverba messages . . . . . It is always a pleasure to welcome the Christmas holidays. A joyful celebration to commemorate the birthday of our Savior, it is a time for families and friends to get together to partake the sumptuous “Noche Buena” especially prepared for everyone, meet new faces, renew acquaintances, exchanging gifts and attending the traditional midnight mass. For this Christmas 2008, I am happy that kinship among the employees of IOTC has again become evident by their participation and spending time in joining the activities that the company has conceptualized to make the occasion a reason to remember in the years to come. Your presence alone will all the more be a force for the company to move forward with vigor and resolve, and together, we can make a difference on how this Christmas would be etched in our hearts and minds. New year 2009 is another leaf that we need to face. With the changing times, there is so much to be done and we need to address the discord in the financial markets that has been globally felt. However, there is also so much to hope for and with the cooperation and commitment of people who have been with us through the good and the bad times, we can still fly high and soar like an eagle. Let us all join hands and walk side by side. A delightful Christmas and a blissful New Year to all! Capt. EMMANUEL L. REGIO Capt. EMMANUEL L. REGIO President and Chairman President and Chairman Island Overseas Transport Corporation Christmas is the most awaited holiday throughout the year. Families have the opportunity for a yearly reunion, attend mass together and share the blessings for a deliciously cooked dinner complete with exchanging gifts. As often said, there is always a time for everything and the thoughts of the yuletide season for year 2008 are all over the country and the world. It’s a festive mood and we should not let go every second of that moment. This is especially true to the officers, employees and families of IOTC who don’t fail to celebrate with us the joy of Christmas every year. The feeling of having to share and enjoy the merry making of wives and kids of our very own seafarers is in itself gratifying, a moment of commemorating Jesus birthday. It’s joyful and we should treasure every minute of it. Year 2009 is just around the corner and as we listen to the now famous line of “global recession”, we shall confront the challenges ahead of us and with all of your support, shall still emerge victorious. But with the volatility of the industry, we should not be complacent in all our efforts to stand up against all odds. My warmest wishes for a blessed Christmas and jubilant prosperous New Year 2009 to everyone! Mr. MARIANO V. ARANETA Executive Vice President Island Overseas Transport Corporation Mr. Mariano V. Araneta Executive Vice President 3 Our seafarers, employees, staff and support groups are our best investments in our line of business. As we intend to improve the lives and standards of living of our seafarers, we can only fulfill our dreams for them if we can deliver and maintain if not perfect the quality of service that we aim to be identified with. Skills and more development educational trainings are positive approaches in achieving a highly qualified and skilled workforce that our principals and clients demand in the market. This Christmas season, I wish our seafarers who are far away from their homes and beloved families to keep themselves fit and healthy, focus on the jobs to be done and think that they are thought of and cared for by their loved ones back home. IOTC and EMTC hope that your continued commitment and devotionto the company will get us through this difficult and critical times. May you have all the bests for Christmas and a peaceful blissful New Year!!!. Capt. EDUARDO A. CASTRO Crew Administration Division Manager Island Overseas Transport Corporation Capt. EDUARDO A. CASTRO Crew Administration Division Manager Seafarers successfully hurdle board examination For Master : BATAN, EDUARDO R. BONUS, NESTOR L. CAGUIAT, DANILO D. LUSTRIA, BALTHAZAR ROY B. NAMOC, ROY PAL, FLORENCIO P. For Chief Officer : For Officer-In-Charge, Mavigation Watch TERUEL, ROMEO 4 UNGRIA, PERCIVAL PALMARES, RODJOE D. Nine IOTC seafarers sucessfully hurdled the Philippine Regulation Commission Licensure Examination held last November 8-9, 2008. from the inside ...... IOTC-sponsored cadets graduate Cadetship Training Program under Maritime School Assessment Program S ix successful trainees for cadetship graduated last November 29, 2008 on board T/S Felix Kapitan Oca at South Harbor Pier 13. The graduates were sponsored by IOTC. The MSAP Cadetship Training Program (CTP) is an officer-development program of IMMAJ/PJMC that assists member-Principals/Manning Agents to source-out/recruit qualified students from Philippines Maritime Schools fro shipboard training. The program aims to help MSAP cadets to complete the required twelve (12) months shipboard training for them to earn their respective Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) degrees. MSAP cadets are students of Philippine Maritime Schools who successfully passed the MSAP and who are sponsored by IMMAJ/PJMCC member-Principals/Manning agents for shipboard training. For this year, the trainees were on board at T.S. Kapitan Felix Oca for three (3) months supervised training from September 1 to November 2008. It is the responsibility of sponsors to provide shipboard assignment with a supervised training and monthly stipend for the entire duration of shipboard training. The graduation ceremony was attended by the following from the seafaring industry: Capt. Gregorio Oca - AMOSUP, Mr.Takao Manji - IMMAJ Chairman, Mr. Fujisawa-AJSU President, Ms. Josephine J. Francisco, NYK-Fil President, Mr. Eduardo O. Manese - PJMCC, President Capt. Teodoro B. Quijano-PJMCC, Vice Admiral Santos-MAAP and representatives from sponsoring companies. Our very own Capt. Eduardo A. Castro, Senior Manager Crew Management Department was also present to witness the event. T.S. Felix Kapitan Oca IOTC sponsored cadets with Capt. Eduardo Castro, (center) Senior Manager, Crew Management Department. In photo are : Deck Cadets Kevin Paul G. Bungabong, Christian Joy L. Camero, Paolo Jovan C. Novo, John Michael G. Palines, Edcel T. Surriga and Bryan R. Balatero. Guests from the seafaring industry attend the CTP graduation ceremony (MSAP-CTP) Mr. Takao Manji, Chairman – International Maritime Association of Japan (IMMAJ) Capt. Takuya Ebata, Manager – Marine Personnel Division, Hachiuma Capt. Haruo Tajima, Senior Managing Director – Hachiuma 7 news story. . . . . Shipping industry feels global financial crunch T he financial and economic crises triggered by the US sub-prime loan problem had spread globally much more rapidly and damagingly that prompted various business sectors to immediately contend with the problems. The shipping industry is not immune to the present financial downgrade that historical indices indicated circa 1990 to be where we are now in terms of world economy. Evidently, several statistics show that shipbuilding orders on German shipyards’ order books face cancellation as financing remains uncertain and ships already ordered by German owners may not actually be delivered. In China, about 60% of shipbuilding orders will fall next year and a number of cancellations for yachts were noted. Other factors indicative of global recession are vessel lay ups in the London markets ranging from 120-150 containerships of 1,000 teu-3,500 teu. Maersk Line will banish about 50,000 teu of containership ...Capt. Manny from page 1 kailangang training na tutugon sa mga skills at kaalaman na kailangan ngayon sa barko. HACHIUMA, is fully supportive to our endeavors to provide the trainings to upgrade our seafarers skills aligned with today’s shipping environment. Isa rin sa mga benepisyo ibinibigay ng IOTC/Eastgate ay ang pagbibigay ng financial assistance upang tugunan ang pangangailangan kung ang seaman ay gusting kumuha ng pagsusulit sa aboard. At kung makapasa sila, kahit hindi pa nakapuwesto, sila ay bibigayan na ng higher license bonus. Kaya hikayatin and inyong mga seaman na magreview habang nasa barko at kumuha agad ng pagsusulit. Ngayon maganda ang sweldo lalo na sa management level. Nais kong banggitin na meron na ngayong PRC computerized walk-in examination. Ginaganap ito dalawang beses sa isang lingo. Hindi na kailangan na maghintay ng maraming buwan para lang maka examen. Kung nakahanda pwedeng umexamen ano mang oras. Mas marami ang panahon sa pamilya habang naka bakasyon. Hindi na kailangan gumastos ng malaki para mag enroll sa mga commercial review centers. Ang PJMCC (Philippine Japan Manning Consultative Council) sa pakipagtulungan ng IMMAJ, kung saan si Capt. Manji ay chairman, ay may pinamumudmod na mga reviewers in CD form para sa deck at engine. Hindi na kailangang pumunta sa review 8 capacity and its eight ships, each with a capacity for 6,500 containers, will remain at anchor, probably in the Far East until next summer. In other areas, about 100 containerships with a combined capacity of 270,000 teu are currently inactive. The industry is also saddled with sale and purchase assessment which dramatically dropped according to Baltic Exchange which recorded the lowest-ever levels in its history. Freight rates have also collapsed to date as compared what they were a year ago. As the world market suffers, production of containers and ships were suspended due to the exceptionally low demand. Veering away from shipping, world trade will shrink next year, the first downturn in global commerce since 1982 according to forecasts from the World Bank. The fall in trade volumes is being driven by a sharp drop in demand in highincome countries and slowdown in economic activity across the developing world. Confronted with these realities of tremendous economic difficulties, we should exercise open-mindedness and readiness in assessing the implications of crisis. centers at magbayad ng malaki. Ito a pwedeng dalhin sa barko para pag nasa bakasyon si mister, handa na silang umexamen. Kung meron sa inyong nagangailanga nito, puntahan ninyo si Capt Castro at kayo ay bibigyan ng kopya na libre. Sa statistics ng PRC mas marami ngayon ang nakakapasa sa walk-in computerized examination kaysa traditional written exams. Isa pang magandang development na ipinatutupad simula noong November 1, ay ang two level examination. Ang ibig sabihin nito dalawang beses na lang ang examen ng isang opisyal. Operational at Management level. Wala na yung dating 3rd Mate, 2nd Mate Chief Mate at Master. Ang kumpanya na ang mag assess kung qualified ang mister niyo na gumanap ng mas mataas ng ranko. From 3rd mate to 2nd mate, at gayun din sa chief mate to Master. Malaking bagay ito para sa ating mga marino sapagkat instead na apat na examan dalawa na lang. Mapapabilis ang promotion at bawas pa ang gastos. Isa pang bagay na nais naming ipaabot sa mga mister ay ang pag kuha ng JISS examination. Ito a licensya para makasakay sa Japanese flag vessel. Ipinapatupad naming na lahat ng opisyal ng IOTC ay kumuha ng ganitong lisensya. Kailangang kailangan ito sapagkat maraming barko na ipinapagawa ng NYK ay Japanese Flag. At mas malaki rin ang sweldo kapag may hawak kang ganitong lesensya. Hindi lang yun mas madali ang sakayan ng may ganitong lisensya. Hindi lang financial assistance sa examen and ibinibigay ng kumpanya. Kung may pangangailangan kayo, bago umalis si mister o di kaya habang si mister ay nasa barko, nagbibigay din kami ng tulong na financial kung kailangan ng allotee. Nabanggit ko kanina bukod sa training allowance, mayroon din tayong IOTC house. Ito ay dormitoryo para sa mga marino. Nagbibigay ng libreng tira sa mga kasalukoyang nasa training at mga nagreview para sa examination. Sa mga Opisyales sa barko, na nagppapakita ng loyalty at magandang performance, meron ang kumpanya na staff house sa Boracay, kung saan nagbbugay ng vacation package as incentive. Simula January 2009, ito ay bukas na para sa mga qualified officers. Ang mga interesado, makipag ugnayan lang sa opisina. As many of you is aware, there is a world economic crisis, Maraming bansa ang nagpapahiwating ng masamang ekonomiya. Sa America , maraming malalaking company and humihingi ng tulong sa gobyerno upang ma iwasan ang pagka bankrupt, at mag bawas ng mangagawa. Hindi naiiba ang shipping. Kung noon nakaraang taon ang mga shipping company ay kumikita ng malaki, nagpapagawa ng dagdag na barko, ngayon kabaliktaran. Kung ang bako ay naaarkila ng 100,000 libong dolyar continued on page 9.... features. . . . . to have and to hold John and Rose Lopena Cerdenia Both John and Rose Lopena Cerdenia are hardworking individuals and are highly placed in their jobs. John is a seafarer in IOTC, while Rosemarie Cerdenia nee Lopena is connected with NYK-TDG as Human Resources Manager. They got married at the Manila Cathedral on October 16, 2008 with some company officers and principals as wedding sponsors. The celebration was very formal and reception followed at Villa Immaculada, Intramuros Manila. ...Capt. Manny from page 8 sa isang araw noong july 2008 lamang, ngayon a 10,000 na lang ang arkila bawat araw. Ang mga pinagagawang barko as ipinagpaliban na o kinansela ng tuluyan. Sa seaman employment lalo sa ating kompanya ito ay hindi pa nararamdaman, subalit marami ng company ang nag bebenta o nag lay-up ng barko upang maiwasang ang malaking pag ka lugi. Kung mangyayari ito, mababawasan ang mga barko masasakyan n gating mga seaman. Kaya sa panahong ito ang mahalaga, ay mapagbuti ang serbisyo upang ang trabaho ay tuloy-tuloy. Isa pang danger ng mga seaman sa barko, ay ang pagkakaroon ng piracy sa may Somalia. Ang huling talaan may 132 Filipino seaman and nasa kamay ng mga pirates. Ito a lumalala araw araw. Pasalamat tayo at wala sa mga bako ng IOTC EMC ang nabibiktima ng piracy. Ipagdasal natin na laging ligtas sila. Maraming nagagawa ang mataimtim na pagdarasal. Ang pasalamat lang natin na kahit nagkakaroon ng piracy doon walang nasasaktan na mga Filipino seamen. IOTC together with our Principal Hachiuma steamship Co, is doing its best to provide to our seafarers the best terms possible. We hope you encourage our seafarers to continue their good performance and endeavor to improve their skills. At this point, I wish to take this opportunity to thank all of you for taking time coming to this party. We will be sending tour various manned ships a copy of the video of this event. Bibigyan namin ng kopya ng DVD ang barko para ma saksihan din nila ang masayang pagtitipong ito. To our special guests, to Mr. Mariano V. Araneta, our chairman for this event Ms. Emma Anicete, all the employees of IOTC/EMC who have spent so much time to make this event a success, thank you so very much. This is really a labor of love for our seafarers and their families. To All of you Merry Christmas. Maligayan Pasko sa inyong Lahat!!! The love story of Victor Rene and Maria Corazon dated back when they were still classmates at the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP). The friendship blossomed into love until such time that both became 3rd mate officers in their fields of operations. Rene hails from General Santos City and is now with IOTC while Corazon is from Cabanatuan City and is employed with MAERSK Line. They decided to tie the knot last October 16, 2008 at the Manila Cathedral with some company officers and principals as wedding sponsors. With the couple’s inert resolve to wait till the right time comes for them to marry, theirs can be a simple “I love you” but with commitment and devotion to reach their dreams, again simply made in heaven. Victor Rene and Maria Corazon MOA signing with IOTC-sponsored cadets for Higher Education Bridging Program IOTC sponsored Richard I. Biantan and Demjun B. Tahum for CHED Commission on Higher Education Bridging Program as provided for in the recent signing of the Memorandum of Agreement at VMA office. The two (2) cadets are the second (2nd) batch that IOTC sponsored in cooperation with VMA Global College. The Bridging Program is aimed at enabling grantees (Mechanical Engineers) to acquire a degree in Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMAR E) and qualify them to board ocean-going vessels. In photo above from left are Cadets Biantan and Tahum; C/M Yulbrendo B. Ortega, Shipment Training Officer; Dr. Elizabeth O. Salabas, President- VMA, and parents of the two cadets. 9 training schedules . . . . . EASTGATEEASTGATE MARITIME TRAINING CENTER MARITIME TRAINING CENTER 2009 ANNUAL TRAINING SCHEDULE 2009 ANNUAL TRAINING SCHEDULE COURSE_TITLE 1 Safety Management System (SMS), ISM Code & Port State Control Venue: TRAINING ROOM (401) Target Participants : All Crew 2 Ship Security Awareness (SSA) Venue: TRAINING ROOM (401) Target Participants : All Crew 3 Maritime English Venue: TRAINING ROOM (401) Target Participants: All Crew 4 Deck Watchkeeping / KYT Training Venue: EASTGATE/TRAINING ANNEX (BICUTAN) Target Participants: Deck Ratings 5 Engine Watchkeeping / KYT Training Venue: ENGINE SIMULATOR ROOM (404) Target Participants: Engine Ratings 6 Electric Arc Welding (Basic) Venue: TRAINING ANNEX (BICUTAN) Target Participants: Deck & Engine Ratings 7 Electric Arc Welding (Advance) Venue: TRAINING ANNEX (BICUTAN) Target Participants: Deck & Engine Ratings 8 Oxygen Acytelene Welding Course Venue: TRAINING ANNEX (BICUTAN) Target Participants: Engine Ratings 9 Lathe Machine Operations Venue: TRAINING ANNEX (BICUTAN) Target Participants: Engine Ratings 10 Basic Computer Familiarization Course Venue: COMPUTER ROOM (408) Target Participants: All Crew 11 Shipboard Cooking & Catering Management Venue: GALLEY / 402 Target Participants: Steward Personnel 12 Messman Course Venue: GALLEY / 402 Target Participants: Steward Personnel 13 Basic Electro-technology Venue: ELECTROTECHNOLOGY RM. (406) Target Participants: Engine Officers 14 Marine Electrical System Venue: ELECTROTECHNOLOGY RM. (406) Target Participants: Engine Officers 15 Ship Simulator & Bridge Teamwork (SSBT) Venue: BRIDGE SIMULATOR ROOM (408) Target Participants: Deck Officers 16 Maritime Resource Management (MRM) Venue: TRAINING ROOM (401) Target Participants: Deck & Engine Officers 17 Ship Maneuvering and Handling Venue: BRIDGE SIMULATOR ROOM (408) Target Participants: Deck Officers 18 Pneumatics / Hydraulics Venue: PNEUMATICS/HYDRAULICS RM (404) Target Participants: Engine Officers 19 Simulator Steering Venue: TRAINING ROOM (401) Target Participants: Deck Officers 20 On-board Injury Prevention Venue: TRAINING RM Target Participants: All Crew 21 MLC Function 1 Venue: TRAINING RM Target Participants: Deck Officers 22 MLC Function 2 Venue: TRAINING RM Target Participants: Deck Officers 23 MLC Function 3 Venue: TRAINING RM Target Participants: Deck Officers 24 Ship Security Officer Venue: TRAINING ROON (402) Target Participants: Deck Officers 25 Safe Passage (CBT Course) Venue: COMPUTER ROOM (409) Target Participants: Deck Officers 26 Collision Regulation (COLREG) Venue: COMPUTER ROOM (409) Target Participants: Deck Officers Engine Personnel Training and Evaluation by 27 Computer (EPTEC) Venue: COMPUTER ROOM (409) Target Participants: Engine Officers 28 SETS 6000 ASSESSMENT Venue: COMPUTER ROOM (409) Target Participants: All Crew 29 Leadership & Behavior Development Course Venue: TRAINING RM Target Participants: JR. Officers 30 Leadership Principles & Skills Course Venue:TRAINING RM Target Participants: Management Level Officers * Scheduled dates are subject for changes. 10 Duration 2 DAYS 1 DAY 3 DAYS 5 DAYS 4 DAYS 5 DAYS 5 DAYS 5 DAYS 5 DAYS 2 DAYS 3 DAYS 3 DAYS 5 DAYS 5 DAYS 5 DAYS JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY 5-6 2-3 16-17 13-14 4-5 1-2 AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC 18-19 7-8 5-6 2-3 1-2 29-30 7 4 18 15 6 3 1 20 9 7 4 3 22-24 19-21 16-18 23-25 21-23 18-20 16-18 20-22 17-19 22-24 19-21 16-18 12-16 9-13 9-13 mar 30- 11-15 8-12 16-18 3-7 aug 31- 12-16 9-13 7-11 apr 3 sep 4 12-15 9-12 9-12 7-10 11-14 8-12 6-9 18-21 14-17 12-15 16-20 1-4 5-9 2-6 2-6 mar 30- 4-8 1-5 jun 29 3-7 aug 31- 5-9 2-6 7-11 10-14 sep 4 7-11 12-16 9-13 14-18 18-22 14-18 19-23 16-20 21-25 26-30 apr 3 12-16 9-13 9-13 13-17 11-15 8-12 jul 3 6-10 19-23 16-20 23-27 20-24 18-22 22-26 13-17 16-19 20-24 26-30 27-30 13-14 4-5 3-4 8-9 12-13 27-28 17-18 17-18 21-22 26-27 28-30 25-27 mar 30- 28-30 27-29 9-10 23-25 7-8 11-12 8-9 13-14 10-11 21-22 26-27 22-23 27-28 24-25 29-31 26-28 sep 29- 28-30 25-27 26-28 oct 1 sep 29- 28-30 25-27 5-9 2-6 7-11 23-27 14-18 apr 1 28-30 25-27 mar 30- 28-30 27-29 23-25 29-31 apl 1 5-9 2-6 2-6 23-27 8-9 oct 1 mar 30- 4-8 1-5 6-10 3-7 aug 31- 13-17 18-22 22-26 20-24 18-22 21-25 19-23 14-18 19-23 apr 3 sep 4 19-23 16-20 19-23 16-20 20-24 18-22 24-27 7-10 25-29 4 DAYS 5 DAYS SCHEDULE JUNE JULY 20-24 16-19 27-30 25-28 sep 28- 14-18 23-27 oct 1 26-30 23-27 27-30 24-28 5 DAYS 22-26 25-30 13-17 21-25 27-31 sep 28- 26-30 23-27 oct 2 2 days 2 days 10 DAYS 8-9 5-6 5-6 16-17 7-8 4-5 2-3 26-27 19-20 30-31 23-24 25-26 16-17 23-24 5-16 mar26-apr 3 2-13 3 DAYS 5-6 24-25 26-27 23-24 5-16 4-15 3-14 1-12 2-13 aug 30-sep 4 1-11 7-11 19-21 16-18 16-18 20-22 18-20 20-24 13-15 25-27 14-16 19-21 4 HOURS 4 HOURS 4 HOURS SUBJECT FOR RESERVATION *COORDINATE CONVENIENT DATE AND TIME FOR SCHEDULE 4 HOURS 3 DAYS 3 DAYS 10-11 6-10 2-13 10 DAYS 8-9 jun 29-jul 3 13-17 10 DAYS 13-14 10-11 16-18 14-16 from the sidelines . . . . . ....a chance to win a cash prize. join now ....!!! photo contest for seafarers families: Criteria and Mechanics : Our company is conducting a model search for our next ad campaign with the following criteria and mechanics: 1 - Model 2 - Size 3 - Color 4 - Others : Sons of Seafarers between 5-8 years old : 3Rs, either half or full body : Full Color : Photo should be clear and sharp Declaration: Declared winner by the Board of Judges is deemed final. IOTC will then have the exclusive right of the winning photo which shall be used in future publications and ad campaigns of the company. our stories . . . . . allottees At the family day of the allottees of IOTC’s seafarers last December 6, 2008 held at the Wack-Wack Golf and Country club, I was able to converse with two of the wives who were attentively and presumably enjoying the program. I took the chance to talk with them because while I was observing the proceedings of that eventful day and taking some photos, my mind was racing. Looking at the faces of the attendees with their children, parents, and friends, I could not help but asked the question on how they would have felt inside. Their pent up emotions on how to cope up with having to be separated from their husbands and children for a number of months has kept me wondering. What were the stakes? What were the sacrifices? What were the things that they have to give up? What were the rewards in return? Were they worth it? Allottee number one: “I chose not to be lonely because our being far from each other would improve our lives and that of our children. We need to send them to school, and provide them with comfortable standard of living. We always think of the positive sides and trying not to linger on its disadvantages. The best thing that has happened to me is that I am also a and the winner is . . . . working wife and I try to get busy day and day out. When I get home, I still have to attend to the needs of my kids and before I knew it, my tired body would beckon me to sleep. That would be a minus one day from the entire nine months that he would not be with us. With co-employees around and friends, I know that we can hurdle what may come our way. It’s all because we do love and trust each other and family welfare is foremost in our hearts and mind.” Allottee number two: “His being away for nine months for me is far too long especially because we still don’t have any children. We have been married for a number of years but have not yet been blessed with a child. However, I restrained myself from being lonely because we are still a young couple and his being a seafarer, I know would give us a better future and in preparation for maybe a bigger family. My only consolation for not missing him terribly is constant communication and we both maximize its utility. We email and chat with each other intermittently and when we do, it is as if he is just working from another side of the city. Loneliness is difficult to overcome, but we both managed not to let it affect our ultimate purpose.” Now I know better, that for every seafarer working away from home, there is a story, a reason for such distant relationship, and yet there is happiness and glorious moments that can happen beyond today. A seafarer’s dream, his aim to become not just an ordinary seaman but someone his family could be proud of and prove that there is life beyond seafaring. as told to Blyth F. Fielding 11 to our seafarers . . . . . IOTC has acquired a property in the scenic islands of Boracay with the opening of the the Tawhay Resort, a four-story building strategically and serenely located nearby the beach area. The resort not only serves as a haven for the officers of IOTC but it is also being offered as a vacation house for seafarers’ and their families as soon as they sign-up to rejoin after their stint on board from their various assignments. It is available to the management level offiecrs for three days and two nights accommodation. Seafarers who have served and stayed with the company for so many years will be afforded the same amenities as that of the officers.