Magsaysay Maritime Corporation (MMC) hosted Dorian's first Crew Seminar last November 5 at the Penthouse by the Bay in Rizal Park Hotel, Manila. The event was attended by 35 deck and engine officers.

The seminar was opened with welcome messages from Dorian’s Alexandros Hadjipateras, Vice President, and Christos Sialakoumas, Crew Manager. The Dorian management team, represented by Capt. Evangelos Papadopoulos, Marine Operations Manager, and Capt. George Ioannou, HSEQ Manager (DPA), then presented their marine department organizational structure, crew and technical policies, and acquainted participants with latest industry trends, including a basic media handling training, bunkering procedures using ANKO software, and other topics covering general technical issues. Officers and the management team also actively participated in an open discussion.

In the evening, the Dorian team recognized and awarded plaques and gifts to their loyal and outstanding Filipino seafarers. The Crew Seminar was capped off with a fellowship dinner for all guests and participants. The successful event was organized by MMC’s Daniel Villarante, Fleet HR Director, and Valerie Ceralde, Fleet HR Manager.