This is a drill... This is a drill

20 September 2008 Posted by Martin

[Køge, Denmark]Every 6 months people come and people leave. With the renewal of the crew, security teams have to be updated too. I joined a team that ensures the safety of the ship. Every week we have a drill with life boats to abandon the ship in case of emergency. We also have a weekly exercise against the fire. Contrary to what I imagined when I arrived on board, the greater danger on a ship is not water but fire. The Logos Hope is a small city with accommodation areas, an electricity power station and a kitchen that prepares 1200 meals a day. We must be ready to cope with various situations. A fire in the kitchen will be different from one in engine room. My role in this  team is to provide support to the firefighters’ team who is specially trained to attack the fire. I bring hoses or I evacuate the areas of the 'disaster'. I really enjoyed being part of these exercises.

One of the core values of OM ships is to serve with excellence. These drills put words into practice for me, for I'm glad that my responsibilities are broader than the information technology area. I can learn to work as a team so that the ship is in a safe place where we feel good to live and work. 

The Chief mate explains how to use one of the radio

Work in progress (2)

07 September 2008 Posted by Martin

[Køge, Denmark]Since the last two months, the erffort are focus on the project. The Goal is to get the Passenger Ship safety Certificate and to complete public areas. During dry dock in Landskrona, Sweden, the ship as been cleaned, grained, painted. We have also replaced on of the four generator.

Here are some picture of the work that has been achieve lately :

~ Dry dock ~
The ship yard

 

A new generator

Painting the stairs

 
Køge
Carpet in the Staff Lounge and Logos Lounge

 

First STEP

Posted by Martin

[Køge, Denmark]The first STEPers have just arrived on board. What? Are we getting rid of the book Fair to transform the Logos Hope into the biggest floating gym? Not quite. These Steppers are not like the aerobics device that slim legs and hips. (the hundreds of stair on board are enough for that). A STEPer is someone who joins the ship for a Short Term Exposure Program.
During 3 months, they will have the opportunity to work in different departments (galley, deck, engine room, accommodation ...) and enjoy the ministry and the life on board.
For this first STEP organized aboard the Logos Hope, they are a 22 from 11 countries. Nice mixture! They also bring a wind of energy, as all of them look pretty motivated to help  build this ship!

The new French community!