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Samanwayam In-house Journal of India Gateway Terminal

Apr - June 2013 | Volume 9 | Issue 2

Message 2

CSR 3

Rewards & Recognition 4

Safety Initiatives 5

Training 6-7

Commercial Round Up 8-9

Travelogue 10

Budding Talents &New Joinees 11-12

In This Issue

Dear Friends,

It gives me great pleasure to communicate to all of you through Samanwayam. At the outset I would like to thank all the members of the DP World Cochin team who have and will stand by the organisation in times of tumult when we are striving to improve our business and the economy is on a down turn. We have been constantly showcasing our terminal to bring in more volumes and vessels and surely our efforts will soon show results. However during these testing times, it also challenges us to bring out the best in terms of efficiency to stay ahead of competition and survive.

Energy, as in most industries, is the biggest driver in expenditure. Bringing energy efficiency through innovation and optimisation has been our focus. I am very proud to be part of the team at DP World, Cochin, which is constantly on the lookout for improving systems and optimising resources. Several initiatives have been taken in this direction. Terminal lighting consumptions have been reduced to more than 50% by use of SCADA systems and voltage optimisers. Currently trials are ongoing with LED lamps on high masts which will reduce the consumption further. We are also looking at possibility of reducing the reefer consumption by voltage optimisation.

The active participation and passion of all staff in suggesting and implementing changes is very encouraging. Constant monitoring to reduce any unwanted energy usage and to sustain this saving is done religiously. The initiatives taken by the terminal has been widely appreciated by the State Electricity Board while the State was going through a power starved phase during this summer. A presentation on our initiatives is planned to be broadcast on the national channel by the KSEB, which will be a proud moment for all of us.

We have been able to reduce our lube oil consumption close to 60% by setting up in-house test lab and an offline oil filtration unit. The lube oil is replaced on equipments only after condition monitoring.

Water is a precious and finite resource. As part of water conservation program, we set up a filtration unit which filters the hard water for irrigational use and purposes other than for drinking. Our water requirement which was supplied through water tankers (from outside sources) last year, the consumption ranging from a 100 KL per day during summers to 50 KL during monsoons, is now being met inhouse through rain water storages. This ensures savings in cost, clean and hygienic water supply. Add on to this a reduction of tanker movements. Solar energy has also been used for water heaters, running fans in RTG cabins during idling, lighting remote security cabins, distillation unit for battery water etc.

On the process efficiency side in maintenance, we have initiated the RCM concept in-house for the equipments. It emphasises more on non invasive and predictive maintenance which has enabled reducing the repairs and maintenance costs, cutting out unnecessary maintenance (time based to need based). I would like to thank the team of engineers and equipment operators who have contributed to analysing the failures / potential failures and redesigning the PM routines.

Safety has always been second nature to all of us in DP World. Several safety initiatives have also been put in place and shared through the Global Safety and Environment as best practices for other terminals to benefit from. Now all our RTG gensets and Reachstackers are installed with fire-smothering systems (done in-house), working at heights and rescue from heights trainings being conducted for all staff by our specially trained personnel. A lot of effort has gone into improving the safety culture of the external truck drivers accessing our terminal. 5S is a concept that we started last year and is bringing change in our workplace to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Once again I would like to thank everyone for the efforts put and let’s look forward to making DP World, Cochin, one of the finest ports in the world.

Srijit K. Viswanath,General Manager – Engineering

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Corporate SoCial reSponSibility

The Port users Amenities complex

near ICTT 2nd Gate was inaugurated by Mr. Shibu Baby John, Honourable Labour Minister of Kerala in the presence of Mr. S. Sarma, MLA, Mr. Paul Antony, IAS, Chairman, Cochin Port Trust and Mr. K.K. Krishnadas, Director & CEO, DP World, Cochin. Office bearers of various container lorry owners association and trade unions were also present.

Vypeen and Vallarpadam islands (ICTT’s vicinity) have emerged as a business hub in the recent past and have

witnessed various developments. The long standing issue for the islanders is drinking water scarcity. In a view of spreading awareness on water conservation and to promote & protect natural water resources, Vypeen press club had initiated a “Rain Conference” on 5th June 2013 at Malipuram. People who conserve and save water naturally were identified and felicitated in the conference. The conference was presided by Mr. S.Sarma, MLA, Vypeen constituency and Mr. Kailash (Film actor) was the chief guest. Many conventional ways of water conservation were briefed to the villagers. DP World Cochin supported the initiative.

Rain Conference

Port Users Amenities Complex Inauguration

Sri. S. Sarma, MLA, inaugurating the ATM (HDFC Bank) facility at the Port Users Amenities Complex.

Mr. Shibu Baby John, Honourable Labour Minster of Kerala planting tree sapling at ICTT.

Mr. K K Krishnadas (Director & CEO) describing ICTT to Mr. Shibu Baby John, Honourable Labour Minster of Kerala at ICTT Admin Building.

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Mr. Sojan M Paul (Officer Engineering) was awarded the Safety Employee of

the month April 2013.

Mr. Santhosh M T (Senior Officer - Engineering) was awarded with spot recognition for reporting crack under

the spreader carriage of the reach stacker during daily inspection.

Mr. Anooj V S (Q C Operator) was awarded spot recognition for effectively handling OOG cargo on 20/06/2013.

Mr. Deepu Shaji (Senior Technician) was awarded with spot recognition

for observing and timely reporting the chain link missing of the right gantry.

Mr. Vinu K S (Sr. Executive - Engineering)

was awarded spot recognition for creating

new oil change procedure.

Mr. Nicholas A B (Officer - Engineering) was awarded with spot recognition

for reporting crack under the spreader carriage of the reach stacker during

daily inspection.

Mr. Binu Mathai (Operator) was awarded spot recognition for effectively handling OOG cargo on 20/06/2013.

Mr. Muhammed Shafeeq (Technician)

was awarded spot recognition for identifying QC1

bearing complaint.

Mr. Shibu Stanley (Officer – Operations) was awarded spot

recognition for timely reporting the safety issue in quay side amenities.

Mr. Sojan M Paul (Officer - Engineering) was awarded with spot recognition for observing and timely

reporting the chain link missing of the right gantry.

Mr. S. Samynathan (Executive – Engineering)

was awarded spot recognition for identifying QC1 bearing complaint.

RewaRds & Recognition

On the Spot Recognitions

Regional HR ConferenceThe Sub Continent (SCO) Regional HR conference was held at Mumbai on 16th and 17th May 2013. The conference was inaugurated by Mr. Anil Singh, Sr. VP and Managing Director, DP World SCO Region. Main agenda of the conference was to discuss and finalise various HR Key challenges, My World Employee Engagement Survey action plan, New Employee Induction training, Leadership competencies, and Job families. The conference also had a presentation on Corporate Responsibility by Ms. Kathryn Wightman-Beaven, Director - Global Corporate Responsibility, DP World Head Office; a presentation on “Role of HR on driving Financial Performance” by Mr. Devang Mankodi, Director Finance and on CLMS by Mr. Manish Jaiswal, Director QHSE & IT.

Sitting L to R: Mr. Nagarajan (CCT), Mr. Chandrasekar (CCT), Mr. Girish C Menon (IGT), Ms. Tracee White (VP Talent Management, DP World, Dubai), Mr. Anil Singh (SVP,

SCO), Mr. Gurupreet Singh (MICT), Mr. Ramji Gahoi (NSICT), Mr. Shahid Hameed Siddiqui (QICT).

Standing L to R : Mr. Mahesh Kumar (IGT), Mr. Purnachandran (MICT), Mr. Uthiramoorthy (CCT), Mr. Lal Kurian (IGT), Ms. Monal Srivastava (Regional HR

Head, SCO), Ms. Shaphina Varghese (NSICT), Ms. Kimberly D’souza (CRRS), Mr Maulik Khimani (SCO Regional Office), Mr. Shivbhadra Jadeja (MICT),

Mr. Sachin Shetty (NSICT).


A Fire Fighting drill was conducted with the help of Cochin Shipyard crews as part of awareness training.

safety initiatives

Fire Fighting training

Green Initiative

World environment day 2013 was celebrated at DP World Cochin on 5th June 2013 with active participation of all employees. Employees assembled in front of the admin building for a brief meeting and later planted tree saplings along

the SEZ road.

Hats off to Mr. V.G. Sasidharan, Head of Security

Paddy crops planted near the main gate 3 under his initiative and leadership.


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FTO Training was conducted from 11/06/2013 to 14/06/2013 for 16 employees from various departments. The training covered various aspects of terminal operations. This training is aimed at providing employees an opportunity to understand various aspects

of terminal operations. It helps them understand various DP World competencies such as Team work, Customer Service orientation, Responsibility & Accountability, Impact and influence, Result orientation, and Leadership. It will also help individuals to be proactive and confident in their jobs.

Fundamentals of Terminal Operations


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Zodiac Training

Zodiac (New Terminal Operating System) is being implemented at

ICTT. As part of the implementation, Mr. Sabu Philip, Manager IT and Mr. Sam K. Joseph, Executive IT were trained at Zodiac, Hong Kong. A team from Zodiac, Hong Kong visited ICTT for system analysis and customization of the application. Handholding training for Key users was conducted during May 2013 and for End users during June 2013. The next phase, Parallel run, has started and is progressing.

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Mr. J. K. Lim, Managing Director HMM, ASIA HQ, Mr. Uam Hongki, Managing Director, HMM, India, Mr.Jean Johnson, General Manager, HMM, South India, Mr. Balachandran, Vice-President,

Choice. Mr. Sijo George Asst Manager Sales HMM Kochi along with Mr. K.K. Krishnadas, Director & CEO, DP World Cochin and Mr. Elvis D’cruz, GM Commercial during their visit DP World Cochin.

Hyundai Merchant Marine team visit to ICTT

Wan Hai Lines Ltd Sr Management team visited ICTT on 27-05-2013. Mr. Edward Ang Operations/Terminal- Owner's Representative and Mr. Mike Chang Owner's Rep. Operations with Mr. Elvis D’cruz GM Commercial and Mr. Sumesh Padmanabhan GM Operations.

Wan hai lines Visit


commeRcial RoUnd UP

NACFS (National Association of Container Freight Stations) team visit to ICTT Vallarpadam on 29 June 2013.

Gati Ships and International Shipping and Logistics, FZE Dubai, have jointly commenced a new coastal feeder service called IGX Service. As part of this new service MV. ‘Gati Majestic’ called ICTT Vallarpadam on 17 June 2013. DP World officials welcomed the Master of the vessel and presented him with a DP World plaque on the occasion.

Mr. Elvis D’cruz GM Commercial with the Safmarine India team who visited ICTT Vallarpadam on 27 June 2013.

Dr. Anuradha Balaram, Chief Economic Adviser & Director, Project Financing Cell, State Planning Board and her team's visit to ICTT Vallarpadam.

New IGx Coastal Feeder Serivce AT ICTT

Senior management team from Gati Ship including their Vice President Mr. Dhruv Agarwal, Director & CEO - International Shipping and Logistics, FZE. Capt S.R Patnaik, Mr. Elvis D’cruz, General Manager Commercial, DP World Cochin and Mr. Sumesh Padmanabhan, General Manager Operations, DP World Cochin were present at the function.


TRIP TO HOLYLAND

Our trip to the Holy land started on the 8th of May, 2013 to Amman, the capital of Jordan. Leaving behind

the greeneries of Kochi we witnessed a parched dry land at Amman. Jordan with its Mosaic city of Madaba and Mt. Nebo was our first part of Holy land visit. Large fields of Barley, lentils, wheat and olive trees adorned the land of Jordan on both sides on our way. The buildings were all old and small made of yellow lime stone. Jordan, the biblical land of prophets Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Elijah and Elisha has 80% desert area and 20% cultivated area in the Jordan valley. After visiting the holy sites of Madaba & Mt Nebo, we did our little bit of shopping for mosaic souvenirs & Dead sea cosmetics and halted at Amman for the night at Al-Fanar- Palace. The next day on 9th May, we were on our way to Israeli border. It was all hills and valleys on the way and on reaching Jordan valley we could see poly houses having high Tech cultivation. Crossing the Jordan border at Sheik Hussein bridge we reached the “No Man’s Land “ and waited for entry into Israel which was a frisky and time consuming business.

Israel is a war land from time immemorial and also a land of fruit s & vegetables rightly called the land of Milk & Honey. We visited Nazareth, Mt. Tabor and Cana Wedding church there. Israel has lot of agricultural land (Bread / Fruit basket of the Middle East) owned by Kibutz farms. Mt. Tabor was the highest peak we visited and the panoramic view was stunning. We halted at Gardenia Nazareth, a beautiful hotel having spectacular view of the town ship settlement of Israel at night. Geraniums and Roses were aesthetically planted to give a good floral ambience to the surroundings. On 10th may we visited several other Holy sites including Kaphernaughm, Mt. of Beatitudes, Church of multiplication, Jordan river and a breathtaking boating in the sea (fresh water lake) of Galilee. Galilee along with Jordan river are the sole source of fresh water in the land of Israel.

On our way to Bethlehem, we crossed Israeli and Palestine borders several times and this justifies the frequent struggles in this region. We stayed at Angel Hotel at Bethlehem for 3 days which is in Palestine. There is a huge wall dividing Israel and Palestine which is said to be built in one single night. Staying at Bethlehem, we visited many holy sites nearby including the Holy city of Jerusalem, Wailing wall,

Jericho, Dead sea and the Nativity church at Bethlehem where Jesus Christ was born. A balance float in the Dead sea was what every body was yearning for and it was a rich experience for all of us .

On 13th we left for Egypt by bus. We crossed the wilderness of Judean desert, the steep rocky hill terrains, Timna Park the copper kingdom and finally reached Eilat, the port town of Israel from where we entered into the Arab Republic of Egypt at Taba International Gateway. Travelling long, we reached Sham al- Sheikh, a beautiful tourist city in Egypt by night and stayed at Noria Resort. Next day we started further in Egypt to cross over to the African continent through the Suez Canal Tunnel built 300m below the Mediterranean sea. We visited the perfume factory, Papyrus paper making, Artworks, and a cruise in Nile enjoying the belly dance and other folk dances before retiring for the day at Mercure Hotel, Cairo. The next day we visited one of the Seven wonders of the world , the pyramids of King Khufu and Shinx at Giza. We also visited the old Cairo city also called the Christian Cairo where the Holy family fearing the Roman persecution stayed in exile. By noon we were at Cairo international airport for our return journey.

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Anupama Raj, D/o V Rajan, Engineering

Gokul, S/o Shinekumar, Operations

Aaryan Manoj, S/o Manojkumar MG, Engineering

Rain, the gift of godDoes many magics and tricksFlowers except it with a thirsty heartFlowers except it with a excepting heart

The tiny drops on the treesReminds me the Real in an oysterThe water in the puddles Reminds me my childhood.

The droplets on the treesFall on my eyes and roll,Through my cheeks like my TearsWhich makes me happy

The breeze along with,The rain make the,Trees dance and play with themThe Rain can be a hunterWhen it floods and Can be a Sparrow,When it drought.

The drum beats of rainFrightens me whileThe Mizzle brings a Grin on my face.

Rain, the gift of godDoes many magic and tricks

Abhirami RajD/o V. RajanEngineering

RAINSIn my memory


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John T.Y Officer Engineering

Sijo Lukka Operator

Jerin K J Operator

Bijin P Sebastian Operator

Shinoj P. R.Operator

Aneesh A. N. Operator

Vivek. V.JTechnician

Arun A M Operator

Vibin K Vincent Operator

Varsha Senan Associate Legal

By Biju Joseph, Assistant Manager-IT By Sreekumar Sasi, Junior Officer-Engineering

Mr. Shibu Basil Paul joined DP World Cochin as Assistant Manager – Civil. He has completed B E in civil engineering. Mr. Shibu has an overall experience of 12 years in various companies and before joining DP World Cochin, he was associated with AFCONS Infrastructure Pvt Ltd.

Mr. Rakesh Kumar Thapa joined DP World Cochin as

Assistant Manager – Electrical. He had completed BE

in electrical engineering. Mr. Rakesh has an overall

experience of 11 years and previously joining DP world

Cochin, he was associated with organizations like ABG Kandla

Container Terminal Ltd., and MICT.

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