Maritime Logistics Team Visit to Silver Joan
Shore staff from Tristar’s Maritime Logistics division regularly take the opportunity to visit the company’s vessels to foster better interaction between sea and shore staff, and to verify that onboard conditions meet the Tristar standard.
A team from the Dubai headquarters of the company recently visited one of Tristar’s product carriers, Silver Joan, at the Mina Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi. According to Sanjay Sachdev, Technical Director - Maritime Logistics, he found the vessel in good operational condition and the crew members demonstrating good awareness and commitment to safe practices. He made this conclusion based on the three critical areas on Safety Management, Vessel Operations, and Seafarer Welfare.
“We reviewed existing safety practices and procedures and emphasized on compliance with safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and fostering a proactive safety culture among the crew members,” Sachdev explained. On Vessel Operations, he said that crew members demonstrated a sound understanding of their responsibilities and operational protocols such as watchkeeping, maintenance routines, and cargo handling procedures.
Sachdev also assessed the general welfare of the crew members, including living conditions, access to communication, mental well-being, recreational facilities, and encouraged the crew members to identify any area requiring attention. “Overall, the vessel was noted to be in good operational condition with a positive safety and welfare culture. It’s a happy ship,” he added.