SeaSpirit Jun2019

Doris Magsaysay Ho Eduardo U. Manese

President and Chief Executive Officer Director
A. Magsaysay, Inc. Magsaysay MOL Marine, Inc.

It is always such a pleasure and privilege for me to share how Magsaysay and MOL have come a long way since 1997. It was not always
amazing our Magsaysay MOL crew members and families are. an easy path, as we sail storm-tossed waters in the ocean, but these
challenges and efforts have made our voyage successful. One integral
Last year, we celebrated two amazing milestones–the inauguration part of this success remains to be our loyal, committed, and dedicated
of the MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy and the Magsaysay- seafarers.
Fairmont 70th anniversary. During these events, we expressed our
gratitude to the MOL family. We are grateful to our long term Our company has identified that our people connectivity is a key driver to
partnership and friendship. Magsaysay is so proud to be part of this our success. Through Family Days and Service Awards, we celebrate being
wonderful team,working together with a shared vision of caring together and more importantly we applaud the loyalty, commitment,
for our officers, crew, and their families and ensuring that they are and pride that our seafarers have demonstrated to the company. We
safe, healthy, and happy. To our seafarers, you all deserve our heart- recognize your commitment to safety and operational excellence, which
warming gratitude. You have played a vital role in the shipping has made MOL the world leader in safe operations. We also celebrate the
industry, an industry that is successful and continuously growing. vital support of the wives in taking care of the children, family members,
Shipping remains a crucial facility by which cities and provinces and the home – so our seafarers can focus on being excellent maritime
are linked, and imports and exports are carried out. But without professionals.
competent, skilled, and dedicated seafarers, the industry would not
be as robust and prominent as it is today. We look forward to working together for many years to come and
journey hand-in-hand in enabling Magsaysay MOL towards achieving the
To our terrific officers, crew members, and their families who live goals we’ve set for the company, our customers, and our crew.
with excellence and good values, we applaud you. Thank you so
much for all the hard work and great service to the company. We Again, thank you and I wish you all the best!
are proud to be working together with each and every one of you.

Earn, learn, and return.

Captain Hiroshi Yoshida Captain Francisco D. Menor

Director President
Magsaysay MOL Marine, Inc. Magsaysay MOL Marine, Inc.

In the past Family days of celebrating with you, I have learned how Filipinos For many years, Magsaysay MOL has maintained its standard of
are really devoted to their respective careers and dearest families. Thus, I excellence in Service and Safety operations and we would like to believe
am very glad and thankful to be a part of the Magsaysay MOL Family as it that we have strived to fulfill our mission in providing a shipping career
gave me the opportunity to witness the dedication and hard work of our of the highest quality at the greatest work environment.
valued seafarers.
We are aware that in every recognition that you make us all very
I believed that what makes Magsaysay MOL exceptional among the other proud but more than the accolades, the service rendered by our loyal
companies is how we put premium on the value of seafarers’ safety and seafarers to this company, the things you do in the service of others
security onboard while offering the best enjoyment and inspiration to their will always remain a part of our landmark work at Magsaysay MOL.
families at home through organizing an annual Family Day event. The
MOL Family wanted to give the ‘best day ever’ for our seafarers and their This 2019’s Family Day, we express wholeheartedly our love for the MOL
families, which they deserved for having immeasurable contribution to the Family, who has been the fundamental inspiration of our continuous
company’s success. success. Moreover, we wanted our dear seafarers and their families to
feel secured and loved throughout their journey with us.
Furthermore, with the newest construction of MOL Magsaysay Maritime
Academy (MMMA), we aim to create more successful futures of young Nudged along by the great demand for skilled Filipino seafarers, MOL
Filipino men. MMMA endeavors to provide constant training programs to has ventured into the academic horizon with the recent inauguration
cultivate seafarers who have potential to endure four-year of studying that of the MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy in Cavite.This early, we are
contains basic education and specialized coursework. very proud to say that the academy is coming into its own as an exciting
school that’s embracing new innovations in the shipping industry.
Our beloved seafarers are the main reason why we remained to be
competitive in the world market. Therefore, allow me to grab this moment Here at Magsaysay MOL, we are very glad that our seafarers are
to show my genuine appreciation to the boundless performance, strong reaping the rewards of their hard work, loyalty and perseverance.
commitment, and endless trust of our adored seafarers to the MOL Family. We believe that we were able to plant dreams and desires in your
Always remember that your MOL Family is always here to guide your hearts, we helped you achieve them but you were the ones who made
dreams, support your endeavors, and strengthen your safety and security. sacrifices to attain these with your discipline and diligence.
Together, we continue to lead the world’s shipping industry!
Together let us build on the great work that we have already begun.
Together let us build more futures!

Captain Masanori Kato

Managing Executive Officer
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

First of all, let me extend my sincere appreciation to all our seafarers on board MOL operated vessels, it gives me great pleasure to
convey my deep gratitude to all of you. The exceptional efforts and keen performance of your duties in helping us maintain and
secure safe navigation is truly admirable. Over the years, I strongly feel that the cooperation and collaboration between Magsaysay
and MOL has developed tremendously and this is reflected in the highly qualified Filipino seafarers now manning our vessels.

We have held the MOL Safety Conference annually since 2007 in the main countries our seafarers come from, including the Philippines. The purpose of
these conferences is to explain our action plans to further enhance operational safety in the MOL group and to provide the opportunity for the exchange
of opinions and ideas between our seafarers and ourselves.
At the Conference held in Manila this March, we emphasized the importance of putting ideas into practice and our tenet is “STOP and THINK MORE”. When
you feel any doubt, especially during routine work, please “STOP and THINK MORE” to identify hidden or unexpected risks.

On a separate note, last year the MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy was opened. The Secretary of Transportation of the Philippines praised MOL and
Magsaysay for opening a new maritime academy in the country, stating that “this maritime academy is a gift to the people of the Philippines.”
We feel great pride in being instrumental in providing opportunity to the people of the Philippines to embark on a successful career in the shipping industry.

The number of higher level positions available on MOL vessels is increasing steadily, giving more career options for our Filipino seafarers in the future. We
ask Filipino seafarers to take full advantage of these opportunities and make their presence known in MOL. We strongly believe you have the ability and
motivation to do so. Make the most out of your working life on board MOL vessels and a bright future is assured!

Finally, let me say once again that we are very appreciative of our Filipino seafarers, their families, and our strong partner, Magsaysay, for all their support
of MOL. Let us all work together as one big MOL Family and make MOL an excellent and resilient organization that leads the world shipping industry.

Captain Mitsuhisa Tanimoto Mitsuru Endo

General Manager of Marine Safety Division Executive Officer
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

Let me begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to all of you for your I believe our efforts in maintaining safer operation is an unending challenge.
daily efforts in helping us achieve safe operation. Also, please allow me to However, I remain focused on the tasks at hand and, with the cooperation
thank your families for their kind support and understanding in helping of MOL working staff, shipbuilding companies, manufacturers, terminals,
our seafarers carry out their duties effectively. I believe that families play a and of course you and your families, I believe we can move forward as a
fundamental and important role in helping our seafarers achieve emotional solid team and ensure the safe and reliable operations of the MOL fleet.
stability on board, thereby ensuring our vessels safely deliver their cargoes.
I really hope you and your family members enjoy happiness at all times. We continuously raise the bar in our efforts to maintain safety on our fleet
vessels. You, our Filipino seafarers, are playing a critical role in this, and we
Secondly, we recognize that Family Days have played very important part are pleased to see you stepping up to the challenge and making our vessels
in building a strong spirit of the “One MOL, One Family”. We hope that a safer work environment. Together, we can make MOL a world leader in
your achievements and work in MOL is shared with your family, and we operational safety and make the Filipino seafarers a force to reckon with,
also hope your family can enjoy Family Days with us. and the Philippines can take justifiable pride in them.

Our slogan of “One MOL” is a call for us to unite our strength and make In June, I will attend the Family Day events in Iloilo, Bacolod and Cagayan
MOL a more successful, reliable, and accountable company. It goes without de Oro.
saying that the families of our seafarers are included in “One MOL”. Again,
I would like to thank our seafarers’ families for giving emotional support Please join us on Family Day and I look forward to seeing you there!
to our on board personnel. Your most important duty when onboard is to make sure you return home
safely – in other words avoid risks and accidents. Never forget that your
As important members of the MOL family, please continue your efforts in families are waiting for you back home, and always remember you can
ensuring the safe operation of our vessels. Let us continue working closely count on our full support from the shore.
together to become a world leader in safe operation.
Thank you.

MAGSAYSAY MOL on the MOVE

Let’s Stop and Think More!

Magsaysay MOL Marine, Inc. gathers once again its Senior and
Junior Officers for the MOL Safety Conference 2019 which
was held on March 14, 2019 at the Diamond Hotel Manila.
The annual safety conference was designed to provide new
knowledge and refresh the understanding of the Magsaysay
MOL crew about safety operation while onshore. With its theme,
“Stop and Think More,” topics discussed include purpose of
the Safety Conference, recent incidents of 2018, improvement
of accommodation space, introduction of ICT (Information &
Communication Technology) utilization, harassment, bullying,
and alcohol control onboard which was led by four presenters
coming from MOL Marine Safety Division and Smart Shipping
Division — Mr. Satoshi Yamane, Capt. Hitoshi Abe, Capt. Kazuya
Kuriyama, and Capt. Noriyuki Tomono.
After a long day of learning and sharing of experiences about
safety operation, participants were invited for a sumptuous
dinner with a ceremonial toast and signing of commitment
wall, testimonials of the Magsaysay MOL loyal officers, and
appreciation messages from the executives led by Mr. Shizuo
Takahashi. Every participants went home with a new knowledge
and enhanced understanding about the life onboard.

I am Engaged!

Engagement is a very resilient word that binds people. It connects humane heart and builds up strong relationship. Here in Magsaysay
MOL, the relationship of each employee to one another as a team is the most essential aspect of the company as we believe that this is
the core our continuous success. The one-day teambuilding aims to strengthen the bond of employees, to sustain great collaboration
and connectivity at work, and also to reflect various challenges that everyone may face in the office.
Themed as ”I’m Engaged!”, the teambuilding was held in Camp Benjamin, Alfonso, Cavite on December 15, 2018. Everybody
enthusiastically participated in every game and activity as they are always on the go and totally forget that there is a boss and an
employee. Hence, employees are grouped in five namely, A(Appreciate), B(Behave), C(Commitment), D(Diligent), and E(Engaged).
Participants engaged in outdoor games which challenge their teamwork, determination, discipline, initiative, and team effort. Indoor
activities were also conducted which became a venue to know more about each other, to become more open about their personal
challenges, and to discover the things that are needed to be improved in order to maintain good relationship and productivity at work.
At the end of the day, a smile is painted in everyone’s faces. Each has found a reason why Magsaysay MOL is a place for growth
and learnings. Each has realized their part in attaining and maintaining success for the company. Each has felt how Magsaysay MOL
became their family, a second home. Everybody feels engaged as they screamed their hearts out “I am Engaged!”

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Ship Manager’s Seminar

As they say, learning never stops and it will never exhaust your mind. Magsaysay MOL is committed to provide new learning experiences
to its treasured crew. The company believes that safety comes with renewed knowledge and continuous learning.
After the MOL Safety Conference, crew participants were divided into their respective fleet of Dry Cargo, Tanker, and LNG for the Ship
Manager’s Seminar 2019, held on March 15, 2019 at Diamond Hotel Manila. The 1-day seminar aimed to enrich the awareness of crew and
discover new learnings which are very vital in keeping safe operations onboard and also for the development of their seafaring career.
The Ship Manager’s Seminar was also a venue for the crew to meet and mingle with their ship managers, fellow officers, and also their
manning company staff. Magsaysay MOL heavily invested in giving this kind of learning experience so crew members cancontinue to
grow with the company. The career growth of every seafarer is the goal of Magsaysay MOL Family.

Magsaysay MOL Year End Gathering

Christmas season is one of the best times to give and and polka dot dresses. Everybody is ready to party and
receive love from the people around us. It is also the have fun singing, “You can count on me!” since teamwork,
moment where we ponder how grateful we are with the togetherness, and collaboration are great aspect of Magsaysay
life that has given to us, together with our loved ones. MOL Family. Aside from that, women employees graciously
Hence, celebrating it with our family has been a yearly swayed the floor with their dance number of Kiss me, Kiss
tradition all throughout times. Here in Magsaysay MOL, me. Love is really in the air at Magsaysay MOL Family.
our employees are family that is why we always aim to give
a fun and exciting Christmas party for them to enjoy some As smile is painted in everyone’s faces, they also actively
surprises, and relax their mind and heart before the year participated in different thrilling games! Indeed, Christmas
would actually end. Party is a great venue to strengthen the bond of the team
and also appreciate each other’s company.
With this year’s theme “Grease Lighting,” everyone comes
swingin’ in their 70’s outfit wearing black leather jackets

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Captain Francisco Menor
Loida Rivera

Rose Nalangan
Kathrina Clarize Besa

MJ Formilleza
Angel Sagrado

Alan Pua