NORTHERN MARINE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
As manager of thousands of seafarers, Northern Marine takes seriously its duty of care for not only those working at sea, but also their loved ones at home.
How Northern Marine contributes to society through its operations is one of four focus areas in its Environmental, Social and Governance programme.
With a hugely diverse and multinational workforce, Northern Marine recruits seafarers from over 40 countries, with The Philippines and India as major crewing hubs.
Northern Marine’s team in The Philippines has reinforced its social engagement with seafarers on leave and their families. A range of events have been hosted across the country in the past year, inviting hundreds of guests to enjoy hospitality, learn more about company developments and be appreciated.
Euan Barlow, Northern Marine’s representative in the Philippines is working closely with Magsaysay, the in-country partner crewing agency.
He said: “In The Philippines Northern Marine has a long history of social engagement with families of our colleagues at sea but the Covid-19 pandemic curtailed this activity for an extended period and over the past year we have made a sustained and concerted effort to invite families to spend more time with us in an effort to show our appreciation and ensure they are as informed about our company activity as they want to be.
“We have tried to offer a variety of occasions with larger scale events featuring live entertainment and small-scale intimate dinners in the hope there will be something for everyone to enjoy. We are very grateful to those who have attended and look forward to upcoming events.”
Jetro Rodriguez, 3rd Officer, attended an event in Cavite, Philippines with his family.
He said: “My family had a great and wonderful time during the event. Games, prizes, and food were the highlight of the night. I was amazed by the company and team management for their great efforts to make this event hugely successful. Seeing my other colleagues and everyone united on this day was the best thing. Thank you NMM Family.”
As well as families, a selection of new Filipino cadets was invited to events to understand and experience the family atmosphere of Northern Marine.
In Goa, Northern Marine Management India invited family members to a Crew Seminar which took place in a holiday resort. Activities for families included a fun culinary class with experienced chefs.
Captain Pinson Correya, a Master onboard Stena Bulk’s IMOIIMAX fleet attended the event.
He said: “A seminar like this gives us that opportune moment to interact and mingle with each other more freely. For me, it was great to meet up and get together with the officers whom I have sailed with, the ones I met for the first time and also have our families meet each other. I believe such interactions definitely change the equation between people and enhance the quality of work environment.”
Northern Marine hosts crew seminars in various locations across Europe and endeavours to invite partners or family members when the capacity of the selected venue permits.
