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MINERVA IN FOCUS Our people

Thank you

Officers

Minerva in Focus
asked long-serving
Minerva officers to
present themselves!

A good seaman weathers the storm he cannot avoid and avoids
the storm he cannot weather

Cloyd Escribano Tarrosa,
Chief Officer
Minerva Marine

I am Cloyd Escribano Tarrosa and I come values and respects its people. Moreover,
from Bacolod City. I have been in this in- Minerva vessels fulfil their obligations in
dustry since 2009 and have been serving times of distress and provide assistance
Minerva for over 10 years, working in vari- when needed. As a Medical Officer, I wit-
ous roles. I started as an Ordinary Seaman nessed firsthand how they helped us treat
and worked my way up to Chief Officer. crewmates’ illnesses and did not hesitate
Minerva has helped me achieve my dreams to divert the ship’s voyage to provide med-
and has also brought significant growth ical evaluation.
and success to me and my fellow seafar- Minerva will always be my number one
ers. I choose to stay and continue my ca- choice and I am extremely proud to be
reer with Minerva, as it is a company that part of the Minerva family.

Minerva gave me the tools and motivation to continuously
strive to improve myself and maintain the highest possible
standards for the company

Sotirios Katsimichas,
Master

My name is Sotirios Katsimichas, and I tools and motivation to continuously strive
am currently the acting master onboard to improve myself and maintain the highest
M/T MINERVA GEORGIA. I was born and possible standards for the company.
raised in Thiva, Greece, before moving to In my 29 years of service, the Minerva family
Chalkida, where I eventually got married has always been by my side, offering sup-
and started my family. port through all the troubles and misfor-
While I may not be great with words, I want tunes I have had, both at sea and onshore. I
to express my heartfelt thanks to Minerva would like to express my gratitude towards
for having me as a member of its family ever the Minerva family for all the opportunities
since I was a cadet. Minerva has given me they have provided me, and I would like
the opportunity to lead a respectable life them to know that I will always be there to
and provide for my child. It also gave me the help in times of need.

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