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MINERVA IN FOCUS Our people

Panagiotis Alexandratos
2nd Officer, M/T Minerva Evropi
The company has contributed the utmost It is this formula that keeps me in line with
toward successful vetting inspections and Minerva Marine's standards of providing
has invested a lot of time and effort well in high-quality services in the maritime industry.
advance to prepare its human resources for
a smooth transition to the SIRE 2.0 system.
Before the inspection, I try to do my best
and be well prepared in order to minimise
the risk of any observation, or even worse,
any follow-up inspection to rectify the re-
sults of the previous one.

Eleftherios Tsouris,
Chief Engineer, M/T Minerva Julie

SIRE 2.0 is one of the key tools designed their crew for inspections, ensuring that all
to enhance safety and ensure quality stan- personnel can correctly respond to inspec-
dards for tankers. During the onboard in- tors' questions.
spection, officers and lower-ranking crew Since the introduction of SIRE 2.0, Minerva
members are questioned on their roles and Marine has published several articles and
responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on organised multiple training sessions and
safety practices. All officers and ratings presentations to ensure all crew members
must have a solid understanding of the are well-informed and prepared. With the
Company’s Procedures and Management right guidance and proper preparation, the
System, meaning that Captains and Chief outcome of each inspection can be suc-
Engineers must take the lead in preparing cessful.

Joe Ray Tanagon,
Able Seaman, M/T Minerva Julie

My name is Joe Ray Tanagon, I’m 35 endless while at sea, but with persever-
years old and currently residing in Iloilo ance and determination, the fulfilment we
City, Philippines. I am presently onboard gain for ourselves, and our families is be-
the "Minerva Julie" as an Able Seaman. yond measure.
My maritime career with Minerva Marine Minerva Marine continues to provide train-
began seven years ago, and the Company ing and seminars that help us enhance our
has truly become my family despite being skills and abilities, contributing to both our
far from home. professional and personal development.
I am greatly honoured that the Company “Our lives at sea feel like a wilderness,
acknowledges our efforts and sacrifices but they bring a never-ending fulfilment
as seafarers. Our journey sometimes feels of excellence”.

Alfred De Omania,
Oiler, M/T Minerva Julie

My name is Alfred De Omania, I’m 29 years “Safety on board is a top priority and the
old and come from Navotas City, Philip- most important aspect of our work”.
pines. I am currently onboard the "Minerva
Julie" as an Oiler. I began working with
Minerva Marine Inc. in 2019 as a Wiper,
and I hope to become a long-standing
member of the Minerva family.
The Company has taught us to never
doubt ourselves, to believe in what we
are capable of, and to let our experience
guide us toward success.

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