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A Father's Day Greetings From The Seafarer's Family During COVID-19 Pandemic

A Father's day greetings for a Seafarer who is onboard during COVID-19 Pandemic without crew change.

Risks Of Crew Changes During COVID-19 Pandemic

In an unexpected situation currently experiencing globally, crew changes has been postponed and cancelled. Onboard we often making discussions on how we can handle the situation in a safe and efficient way without compromising the ship's operation. Some of the crew worried about crew changes might spread the COVID onboard if not properly planned and handled by the management. For instance, if there will be one crew to be onboard for crew change. This crew is passing many places and meets people before going onboard. So, this crew might be a carrier of COVID and give risks to the whole people onboard. 

Seafarers Onboard During Contract Extension Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

We have organized a league which will enable the seafarers to enjoy while waiting the crew changes. Then, we came up with an idea to raise prizes courtesy of the full force onboard. The total prize reached to 1,850 US dollars. The champion gets $ 700, 1st runner-up gets $500, 2nd runner-up $350 and the 3rd runner-up $250. Both of the crew were enjoying. At least in a while we forget the situation of Covid-19 worries, fears, workloads and etc. As being far from our family we will stay safe and perform our responsibilities. Everyone is longing to go home safely and without delays like quarantine in many days before we can reach to our home. 

Key Workers

All professional Seafarers and marine personnel are considered "Key Workers"

"During health crisis, ships transported cargo of basic commodities such as grain, coal, oil and most importantly, medical supplies.

"Around 100,000 such ships carry almost 95% of the world trade. These ships are operated by close to 1.5 million Seafarers, of which 378,000 are Filipinos.

Extracted from A KVH SatNews service. 01 June 2020

HOW TO DO THE SIMULATION TEST FOR ODME SEIL_SERES S 3000?

TEST No1 - 30L/NM Alarm Verification

1. Inform the Bridge OOW and Master. Call ECR to Open Air and Water on Deck.
2. Open Fresh Water Supply Valve (1), Fresh Water Valve (2) to Residual Tank and Air Supply Valve (3) in the (Pump Room)
3. Run one Hydraulic Valve pump (In CCR)
4. Check ODME Printer Paper
5. Switch ( ON ) the ODME system
6. Press "INPUT"
7. Press "3" (For PPM Set Up)
8. Press "MAN" ( And then if asking for GPS position press "AUTO")
9. Input " 290 "
10. Press " INPUT "
11. Press " 4 " (For Manual Speed in Knots)
12. Press " MAN "
13. Input " 10 "
14. Press " INPUT "
15. Press " 5 " ( For Manual Flow Rate in m3)
16. Press " MAN "
17. Input " 1000 "
18. Press " INPUT "
19. Press " SAVE "
20. Switch to ( MONITOR) (On Top of ODME System) (And wait until the overboard valve will open and valve to slop will shut.
21. Press " INPUT "
22. Press " 3 "
23. Input " 310 "
24. Press " INPUT "
25. Press " SAVE " ( Alarm will sound)
26. Press (ALARM) reset button (Color Red) ( Overboard valve will shut and Slop valve will open.
27. End of test (Switch to "STANDBY") (On Top of ODME System) And Reset to Normal Parameters - Auto Mode
28. Press " INPUT "
29. Input " 3 "
30. Press " AUTO "
31. Press " INPUT "
32. Press " 4 "
33. Press " AUTO "
34. Press " INPUT "
35. Press " 5 "
36. Press " AUTO "
37. Press " INPUT "
38. Press " SAVE "
49. Switch ( OFF ) the ODME system (alarm will sound)
40. Press the (ALARM) button (Color Red). ( Alarm will disappear in few seconds )
41. Close Fresh Water Supply Valve (1), Fresh Water Valve (2) to Residual Tank and Air Supply Valve (3) in the pump room.
42. Inform ECR and Bridge OOW

This is only for reference and does not replace any procedures onboard. It is recommended to refer to your company procedures and equipment manual for your actual equipment onboard.


By: Elums

Excitement and Fears of COVID-19 for the Seafarers and Friends

Excitement:
Most of the Seafarers who already completed their contracts are waiting for relievers, crew changes and repatriation updates.

Fears:
Many Seafarers were being stranded and trapped during lock downs in various places and airports. Some of them have reached already in their country. But, they cannot go home to their respective residences.

We extend our prayers and hopes for the health and safety of the seafarers, family and everyone.

How Does The Law Of Attraction Works?

Real thing happens by doing something. It begins with a single thought, but we may not be aware of. Then the actions took place as being thought. Now, think of anything that you have. Close your eyes. All those things you have, were the results of your thoughts and actions. Thoughts include prayers, ideas, plans, goals, wants, needs, and wishes. Actions correnspod on what were the processes done to make the thoughts real. It may take time to feel that you achieve it. It includes patience, doing something like education, learning from others, job or business. If the law of attraction doesn't work for you. Stop for a while. Think. Your thoughts and actions may be not applicable and efficient in the present time. You must upgrade yourself. Accept challenges. Take proper actions. Find other ways. Don't stop looking for solutions to make it possible. As being said that all things are possible. Even the impossible is being possible thru immagination and the law of attraction because all the resources are here on earth, the abundance and blessings. God has already supplied everything here on earth.

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