Gearbulk Integrated Report 2023 - Report - Page 114
GEARBULK
SOCIAL AND RELATIONSHIP CAPITAL
YEAR
IN REVIEW
Seminars serve as vital platforms for seafarers’ development by promoting continuous learning, knowledge
sharing, skill enhancement, networking, safety awareness,
and professional growth within the maritime sector.
O昀케cers Seminar
Mini online seminars
The O昀케cers Seminar holds signi昀椀cant importance for Gear-
The series of compact online seminars extended into 2023,
bulk, and in 2023, two seminars were conducted – one in
with another 2 seminars being conducted virtually. Inte-
China in June and the second in Cebu in November. The
grating frequent virtual mini seminars with in-person events
Company places a high priority on the opportunity to convene
enhances collaboration between onshore sta昀昀 and the crew.
in person, re昀氀ecting our commitment to fostering meaningful
This approach o昀昀ers a dual advantage, as it facilitates a clearer
interactions. Both seminars centered around experience
understanding for the crew regarding shore organisation
transfer, safety protocols, and aligning expectations, fostering
priorities, while also providing onshore employees with better
a sense of camaraderie and professional exchange amidst
insights into the needs and challenges faced by seafarers.
the return to face-to-face interactions.
During the seminars, Gearbulk recognised our seafarers’
dedication and awarded loyalty plaques to 69 o昀케cers. The
loyalty plaques are traditionally presented to crew who have
served the Company for 10 and 20 years. Plaques were also
given to Captains and Chief Engineers who started their career
with Gearbulk as Cadets and have been promoted through
the ranks.
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