Marine Log - September 2008 - (Page 25)

LOIS ZABROCKY Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc., is one of the largest publicly traded tanker companies in the world. As a market leader in global energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products in the U.S. and International flag markets, OSG is committed to setting high standards of excellence for its quality, safety and environmental programs. In my position as senior vp and head of the International Product Carrier Strategic Business Unit, I have P+L responsibility for 38 ships varying in sizes from 35,000 dwt to 75,000 dwt. With opportunities in shipping having multiplied in recent years, shipping companies have had to constantly evolve and adapt in order to succeed. OSG has expanded and diversified significantly in the last few years. In 2007, OSG acquired Heidmar Lightering and expanded both our crude oil and products fleets with Senior VP OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP, Inc. Suezmax and LR1 tankers, and entered the U.S. ultra-deepwater shuttle tanker trade. At OSG , our focus is firmly on being the most valuable energy transportation company in the industry for the benefit of our customers, employees and shareholders. One of the issues OSG faces is crew shortage. One of the ways we’re addressing this issue is by continuing to re-affirm our commitment to the Filipino seafarer community. This past April OSG House, our office located in Makati City in metro Manila in the Philippines, held opening celebrations for this 28,000 ft2 building, completely renovated and customized to serve OSG mariners and their families. Unlike other OSG technical offices that manage ships, OSG House manages people—nearly 2,700 seafarers or 82% of the crew serving aboard our international fleet. OSG Manila is the largest employer of Filipino officers, with more than 800 officers on 50 ships. On any given day, as many as 250 seafarers come to OSG House for various purposes. Each crew member is required to report to the office within 72 hours of signing off a vessel to finalize accounts, sign up for training and schedule their next voyage. Job applicant and new hires also come to OSG House to fill out applications or complete the deployment process. www.marinelog.com SEPTEMBER 2008 MARINE LOG 25 http://www.jmsnet.com http://www.jmsnet.com http://www.rubberizer.com http://www.jmsnet.com http://www.rubberizer.com http://www.marinelog.com

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Marine Log - September 2008 Editorial Second Thoughts Update Contents Inside Washington Slick Cleanup The Women of WISTA Keeping Ships at Sea Connected Shipbuilding Shakeup Newsmakers Tech News Contracts Events Website Directory ML Buyer's Guide ML Marketplace Letters Marine Salvage

Marine Log - September 2008

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