11 LMM V I S I O N ISSUE 23 | Q4 2025 SEAFARERS’ INTERVIEW INTERVIEW WITH SEAFARERS LEADING BY EXAMPLE: MENTORSHIP, LEARNER MINDSET AND SAFE WORK AT SEA In this issue, we have the pleasure to host Capt. Dimitris Oikonomou (DO) of Hellas Fos, Capt. C. Pilaspilas (CP) and C/E Racell Ibanez (RI) of Hellas Nemesis, Capt. E. Kontorousis (EK) and C/E Ioannis Nikou (IN) of Hellas Voyager, and Capt. Dejan Vasiljevic (DV) of Lady Henrietta. All of the interviewers are well experienced and we are glad they share with us their knowledge and opinion on work process, mentoring onboard and learner mindset. How do you demonstrate your understanding on the Work Process, steps and measures, based on applicable Company’s procedures? DO: As Master onboard, demonstrating an understanding of work processes, steps and measure; it involves systematic planning on how we do a particular job and understand risk involved, and it may include reviewing any debriefings on same tasks to enhance efficiency and quality, thus work planning meeting are carried-out prior any work to be done. Communication is also a big part in this process, wherein a ToolBox meeting is always a part of the steps that converts individual outputs into a team effort. Checking equipment to be used by testing and calibration, and to confirm if it will fit for that purpose is also an essential process in order to have an effective workflow for the task. Workplace preparation should also be involved into the process to ensure all the crew involved on the task will have a safe environment while performing the task. Lock-out, tag-out any machinery to control energy if required. Final checks should be carried out by filing required checklist on the workplace and carefully ticking individual items to verify and validate that all safety and precautionary measures as per Company procedures are available and implemented. CP: It is always my philosophy and reminds the crew that in order to understand something better, you must know the benefits of it in your day-to-day job. Company’s procedures are not some kind of burden and paperwork that is just there to put additional workload to the officers and crew. It is a safeguard for everyone to do the job safely with relevant SMS procedures, permits, checklist and risk assessments. Before starting any job, we review safe working practices and ensure that all activities are in full alignment with the company’s Safety Management System. I always encourage the crew to ask for relevant permits during toolbox meeting in order for them to review and ask any safety concerns with regards to the task. As I always say, company’s risk assessments will minimize the risk for any task in order to do it safely or we will not do it at all. There is no middle ground. During execution, I vigorously monitor each step, intervene when deviations are observed and ensure that safety barriers remain effective. I also participate in debriefing not only for any areas of improvement but also to
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