Bow Precision and Bow Hercules have assisted the USCG inspectors these past weeks, and more training is planned onboard Bow Flora and Bow Optima, and possibly also other Odfjell vessels as the courses continue. Denise Schaefer, Manager Documentation and Regulatory Compliance at Odfjell USA, is in no doubt about the value of these visits:
"Relationships built during this type activity are invaluable when we deal with issues in the future. Good faith, transparency, trust are all earned, and thanks to Captain and crew, Odfjell continues to have a good legacy with the USCG. Good work being done by Odfjell vessels and crew!"
After the training on board Bow Precision, Captain Bioy K. Chacko summed up:
"I hope the training has enhanced the knowledge and understanding of USCG in relation to tanker inspection, tanker safety and cargo handling on parcel chemical tankers. Assisting in training the USCG inspectors was a pleasure and I like to put a word of appreciation in relation to the inspector’s insightful questions and active engagement throughout the process. The exercises I believe helped foster a strong rapport amongst the two teams."
