CONTENTS
Behind the Director’s Desk Ops Update GO OFFSHORE ASIA Full Steam Ahead
3 4 5
The GO Files
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Payroll Propaganda
6
World According to Purri
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GO INSHORE News
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Masters Journal
9
Kaylas Kitchen
10
The EBA Report
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GO Home Safe
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Did You Know?
12
GO’S First Graduate Engineer!
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Notice Board
14
Payroll Propaganda
7
INSHORE Red Dirt
8
Latest News
9
Kayla’s Kitchen
10
EBA Report
6
Guess the Leg Winners
8
Notice Board
Report Card me Little Johnny's father said, "let Johnny replied, "I don't have it."
con‐ tents
see your report card."
"Why not?" His father asked. wants to scare his parents." "My friend just borrowed it. He
behind the director’s
desk
INSIGHTS FROM JUSTIN CARDACI — CEO Hi and welcome to the 2nd edition of our in house magazine. This edition continues the mix of the serious was a challenging one but with the and the sublime and we hope that you enjoy the read. The three years of certainty that now core message though is that here at the GO MARINE follows this, the reputation of stability GROUP we want everybody who is associated with the in the Australian industry has a good company to be part of the culture, the drive and ultimately chance to improve. the ongoing success that we have set out to achieve. GO MARINE GROUP, in particular the
“The core message though is that here at the GO MARINE GROUP we want everybody who is
associated with the The last eight months have seen a tapering off of activity in vessel and crewing management the offshore arena which, as you will be aware when you functions, are gaining excellent company to be part read this edition, was in reality just the calm before the reputations and growth in Australia of the culture, the next storm. When the ’ink’ dries on this edition and we ’go and in SE Asia. Our Operations drive and ultimately to print’ we will have commenced work in Bass Strait on Department in Australia and Singa‐ the ongoing success the Aquasure Project and the Kipper Turrum Tuna Project. pore have produced excellent GO is in final preparations for mobilising to tow topsides outcomes and the commitment to that we have set out for the Reindeer Project from China. Two vessels have improvements that have been to achieve.” been placed on the Gorgon Pioneer MOF. GO is also requested of the crews on board have been recognised by clients and cemented the positive GO contributing on several other short term projects. MARINE GROUP reputation. GO have used the quiet period over the last few months to continue to improve our IT, Shared Services, Accounting So enjoy this edition and remember that the GO HOME SAFE and HSEQ functions. These back office services are rules apply to you, me and everyone you work with. Let’s make fundamental in supporting the work that happens offshore this an injury and incident free quarter and remember that no and as GO grows and technology improves, we must keep job is so urgent that you can’t put safety first. up to date. GO held a Senior Officers seminar recently where we received tremendous feedback that will continue to assist our 360 degree feedback program that is currently being implemented. It was great to see our Master’s and Accountants taking the time to understand each other’s point of view. During July and August the Offshore EBA’s were settled, registered and have become operational. The EBA process Justin Cardaci
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GO Vessels in Action TOISA DAUNTLESS is our spot market AHTS. She has had an interesting range of projects over the last few months. The Toisa Dauntless has been assisting the Jack Bates rig move which required to set two pre laid moorings in approximately 1100 meters of water. Once the pre laids were set, the ship then assisted in the re‐connection of the pre laids to the Jack Bates mooring. The Toisa Dauntless also assisted the Ensco 109 off of the Wandoo B platform. At the time of writing she is back with Jeyco in setting moorings for Boskalis on the Gorgon Project. GO EMERALD is our spot market Multi‐Purpose Utility Vessel. She has been working for Fugro and is at the time of writing is preparing to commence work on the Pioneer MOF for Marine and Civil with Mermaid Marine at Barrow Island. TOISA SOLITAIRE aka ’Super Boat’ continues to be on hire to Apache working the drilling units and FPSOs on the West Coast of Australia. GO ALTAIR continues to work full time supporting the Crystal Ocean at Basker Manta in the Bass Strait. The work scope for this 5150 bhp AHTS ranges from supply to ROV operations and assisting with infield maintenance.
UOS DISCOVERY has mobilised in Bass Strait to assist with the Aquasure Project for Thiess. The Aquasure Project is a desalination plant which may turn the grass in Toorak green again. The website for this project is well worth reading (www.aquasure.com.au) NEPTUNE TRIDENT is finally coming back to work in Australia during October having been in the Northern Hemisphere since 2009. She will be engaged in ROV duties on the North West Shelf. GO COUGAR aka ‘The Spaceship’ left Indonesia to operate in Australia for Woodside on a short term contract and so far they have not allowed her to leave. She is a DP2 PSV. GO ACAMAR The ship is currently on charter to Fugro working with the seismic vessel GEO NATUNA. The ship has secured long term charter with Fugro and will relocate with the GEO NATUNA overseas during this quarter. GO POLARIS Has been flagged into Australia and is being prepared to work with the GO EMERALD on the Pioneer MOF at Barrow Island. GREATSHIP MANISHA at the time of writing is being mobilised in Singapore for the KTT project in Bass Strait. Her main focus will be pipe supply to the DB30.
Stupid — One day there’s a couple of kids in a psychology class. The teacher stands up and says to the class “Stand up if you think you’re stupid!” After about 5 minutes Little Johnny stood up and the teacher says “Do you think you’re stupid Johnny?” To which Little Johnny replies “No miss, I just hate to see you standing there all by yourself!!!”
GO OFFSHORE ASIA FULL STEAM AHEAD! BY Peter Macmillan
Hello from 1 degree 15’ North or to the non‐marine fraternity Singapore. How time flies here with another quarter gone and Christmas just beyond the horizon. On the commercial front, we are promoting the Company to various far flung corners of the region and ever optimistic that great oaks from little acorns will grow!
have a naming ceremony for the pipelaying, construction accommodation vessel the Jascon 34. Our office will have a bird’s eye view of the fanfare.
Over the last quarter we have been On the subject of the Marina brings me to our supporting the Neptune Trident in the Middle East, the GO COUGAR in Indonesia General Manager Captain John Ibbotson. and preparing the GO POLARIS, UOS Now John will relate the tale to any willing ear, as some of us will confirm, DISCOVERY and GREATSHIP MANISHA for that being of the sailing fraternity he found it rather ironic that now living in operations in Australia. Singapore, although he is qualified to sail the Queen Mary II around the GO MARINE trail blazes once again, after a very highly successful naming ceremony for the UOS Discovery at Keppel Bay Marina, the management at the Marina have decided to take this idea and market it, shortly they will
world, the local marine authority would not allow him to sail his catamaran around Sentosa without first obtaining a local licence to allow him to complete the voyage! The good news is that after due diligence and much biting of tongue by John, the MPA have issued John with his licence.
Nice scenery 16th floor view from GO’s Singapore office FUN WITH ELEMENTS
ould teach about the cided that in science class she w In school one day, the teacher de n, if you could have ildre "Ch nt of the class and said, elements. So she stood in the fro hat would it be?" one raw element in the world w se gold is worth a lot said, "I would want gold, becau and Little Stevie raised his hand he." of money and I could buy a Porsc tle Susie. n lit ed o The teacher nodded and call re than gold , because platinum is worth mo inum plat Little Susie said, "I would want and I could buy a Corvette" on Little Johnny. The teacher smiled and then called I would want silicon." Little Johnny stood up and said, " " The teacher said, "Why Johnny? nd you should see all se my mom has two bags of it a ecau , "B ying y sa ed b ond esp He r e!" the sports cars outside our hous
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Full Name
What is someone else’s embarrassing moment?
Deborah Mooney
In bed with his girlfriend and called out his mum’s name
Nickname(s)
What is the highlight in your life thus far?
Moons, Doons
Hot showers
Position at GO MARINE GROUP
If you could have any super power what would it be and why?
Crewing Officer
X Ray vision, so I can see through everything.
If you could choose any position in GO MARINE GROUP, what would it
Who are you most envious of?
be and why? Electrician on construction wages so I can play with wires and stuff ... Describe a day at GO MARINE Running around whinging and screaming at Lee and Rod What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
Finlay Funston What would people say is your weirdest habit? Who knows? We’re all weird. If you could be the opposite sex for the day what would you do? The one thing guys can do better than girls when they are
Grab my boyfriend ...
standing on the freeway overpass...
Describe your most embarrassing moment?
What is the worst question you could ask someone?
Drunk with my two girlfriends running down Marmion Avenue at 3 in
I haven’t discovered it yet... Still pushing the boundaries!
the morning, sans clothes. Our guy mates drove past!
It’s with great sadness we’ve bid farewell to payroll stalwart Lea Crow who has moved on to bigger and better things. We wish her all the best with her new career path. The AMOU, AIMPE and MUA EBAs were signed off and implemented with new pay rates for AMOU and AIMPE commencing 25 July and new MUA rates commencing 8 August. Backpays were paid in mid September. Queries regarding any aspect of backpays should be put in writing detailing specific issues and sent via email to eba@gomarine group.com.au. Expenses are paid on the ‘off’ payroll week and all should be submitted at latest by 5pm Monday before the pay. Please note that under EBA conditions, all expense claims must be supported with original receipts before payment can be made. Hand written receipts are no longer accepted. Mileage can be claimed at the rate of $0.75 per kilometre and capped at $144 per trip without a receipt. Quote of the Day “If you don't like your job, you don't strike! You just go in every day, and do it really half assed. That's the American way.” ‐ Homer Simpson
World According to Purri The ‘All Hail Caesar Syndrome’
People are generally good. Random acts of kindness occur every day and it makes life gold, like: Helping a little old lady reach bread from the top shelf in the grocery store; Welcoming the new neighbors with a dodgey home made cake; Giving spare change to the red cross; Making your mum a cup of tea at the end of the day; Giving a jump start to a stranded motorist. These simple displays of human kindness are what unite people and create communities that are warm and
So I’m walking down a little footpath on a Friday night in Bali
friendly. Most people are capable of these little acts of
when a random “G’day Mate! Do you know where the something
decency and feel good when giving or receiving them.
something pub is?” rings out. Looking down the dimly lit street to
Of course there are the occasional true rotten apples
see who it is, I see a scooter swaying all over the road. A skinny
out there but by in large I like to think that people deep
little Indonesian man is trying to keep the scooter under control
down have a conscious, a level of decency and a general
with a massively overweight and drunk Aussie tourist flailing
gist of what is right and wrong.
around, beer in hand, on the back.
In my relatively limited travel around different parts of
The tourist is looking for a pub the world I have been given the impression that where his friends are drinking and Australians are particularly good eggs. Laid back, easy swearing profusely at the poor going, nice—are all adjectives I’ve heard describing the bloke giving him a lift. Apparently humble Aussie. Good on us! it is his fault they are lost. This
“Random gems of kindness occur every day and it makes life gold.”
So why is it that certain situations seem to trigger un
guy is just trying to make a living
ugly beast inside people? The ugly beast I am referring
and doesn’t need the abuse. For
to is an obnoxious display of superiority. It is an air that
some reason the drunk tourist feels justified in yelling at a guy
gives off the vibe ‘I’m better than you… you owe me…
who makes very little money, works long hours, has a huge load
I’m awesome and you are not’. This distasteful display
on the back of his scooter and generally not doing as well in life.
of humanity I like to call the “All Hail Caesar Syndrome”.
All Hail Caesar.
This syndrome tends to occur when an individual is elevated to a level where they find themselves in a more fortunate position than another individual. I witnessed a prime example of the “All Hail Caesar Syndrome” in a recent visit to Bali. Usually a trip to a third world country where the locals are quite friendly
My two cents in this article is an encouragement to do the righty when given some breaks. We all want good things to happen and hopefully when they do we can maintain a bit of grace about ourselves. Who knows? Maybe you can make your mum a cuppa. .
(despite often being quite strong salespeople) one would be filled with a sense of gratitude for being so lucky. We have fresh water to drink, good food to eat, education, shelter and career opportunities in an up‐ ward economy. No need to get a Caesar complex.
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GO AMPLITUDE
GO INSHORE NEWS By Heath Stewart New Builds: GO AMPLITUDE previously named ‘Withnell Bay’ was launched on Wednesday 11th August. Sea trials have since been carried out with the vessel achieving 26.5 knots at 2150 RPM. She is working with the GIANA and GO PROVIDER in Dampier. New Contracts: Barrow Island ‐ We are pleased to announce that we are working for Marine & Civil with the GO AZIMUTH, the ANTERES STAR and the MERCATOR. The vessels are primarily undertaking crew transfer services. Anketell Point ‐ We have placed the MERIDIAN on site providing crew transfers in support of drilling operations in Nickol Bay. This vessel will also be providing a 24/7 service. Other News: The SOUTHERN SPIRIT has been replaced in Exmouth by the NEW HORIZON. For those who were unaware the GO PROVIDER is a small propelled barge with a hiab that we relocated from Port Hedland to Dampier
When Rod asked me to write this article my greatest fear was that it would end up sounding like a resume.
A nod to the handler and the monkey was thrust onto Snappers bunk. Both primates viewed each other in horror before the terrified monkey dashed between Snappers legs to take refuge in the abundant comfort of his groin.
I’ve decided that a mixture of what I’ve done and an occasional anecdote might make it more bearable especially if I go off on a tandem, (see what I did there), now and then.
It took me about a week to stop laughing.
By Cpt. John Saxty
NORWEGIAN HORNS – Why is it that on every ship I’ve been on in what is now over forty years at sea has a Norwegian horn? The simple answer of course is that it’s a requirement of law.
Does any authority seriously believe that in the event of the ships whistle failing we would actually stand out on the bridge wing cranking a horn in dense fog, in the vain belief that it will save us from being run down by a seacat doing forty knots with someone on its bridge wing cranking a Norwegian horn, when we could be sitting on a leather bound pilot chair with our feet on the radar flicking through “money magazine” while listening to the cricket on the DSC radio? I’ve only ever seen Norwegian horns used for waking people up. Actually, one of the IR’s put the cook on the shake the other day with our horn. Yes; even the DP2 space ship GO COUGAR has its Norwegian horn. We almost went without breakfast that day. In the early days, when I was 3rd mate in Bank Line, one of the cadets, who went by the name of Snape, or “Snapper” as we called him, had made the mistake of oversleeping on my watch. We were up the Chalna River in Bangladesh. I didn’t buy one of the monkeys being sold by boy handlers on deck but I did hire one for a few minutes. After bursting into Snappers cabin and putting the light on, Snapper sat up in the upper bunk, bumping his head and blinking. The sight of the plump Snapper, naked on the un-airconditioned ship, with all his shortcomings, remains etched in my
My pre-sea training included HMS Worcester which also trained such notaries in history as Admiral Tojo of the Imperial Japanese Navy, famous for his successes in the Japo-Russian war of 1904 and no, we weren’t in the same class. My cadetship was with Reardon Smiths and BHP Australia. After working with Bank Line, Nauru Pacific, Jardines and Sanko Steamships, I ended up getting married in Melbourne which prompted a move into the more family oriented and financially sensible offshore oil industry. My largest ship, the 252,000 ton VLCC Sanko Crest, where I was chief mate. The smallest ship I have worked on was as Skipper on the GO EMERALD. I may have come down in size of vessel but certainly I’ve moved up the scale in progressive companies. GO OFFSHORE, now GO MARINE gave me the Toisa Solitaire last year and I am enjoying an insight into how a new proactive company emerges,,, an experience I’m grateful for! Talk to you next time.
DEFINATELY A nursery scho ol teacher say s to her class word 'definit , "Who can u ely' in a sente se the nce?" First a little gi rl says, "The sky is definitel y blue." The teacher s ays, "Sorry, A my, but the sk gray, or black y can sometim ." es be A second littl e boy says, "Tr ees are defin itely green." "Sorry, but in the autumn, the trees are brown." Then little Joh nny from the b ack of the clas asks, "Does a s stands up an fart have lum d ps?" The teacher lo oks horrified and says, "Jo not!!!" hnny! Of cou rse "OK...then I D EFINITELY sh* t my pants!"
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Kaylas Kitchen
CHEESE CAKE
A sweet treat from Kaylas Kitchen!
Preparation Time 30 ‐ 420 minutes Cooking Time 90 minutes Ingredients (serves 10) 1 x 250g pkt plain sweet biscuits (such as Arnott's Nice) 125g unsalted butter, melted 750g cream cheese, at room temperature 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 2 tbs plain flour 4 eggs 1 x 300ml ctn sour cream 120g fresh or frozen raspberries
METHOD Preheat oven to 160°C. Line the base of a 23cm (base
Photography by Rob Palmer – www.taste.com.au
Mounted Police waiting to cross the There was a cop on his horse new shiny bike, road when Little Johnny, on his stopped beside him. "Nice bike," the cop said, "did
Santa bring it to you?"
"Yep," Little Johnny said, "he
sure did!"
, while handing the The cop looked at the bike and year, tell Santa to put xt boy a $20 ticket, he said "Ne it." of k a license plate on the bac
measurement) springform pan with non‐stick baking paper. 1. Place the biscuits in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely crushed. Add the butter and process until well combined. Transfer to the lined pan. Use a straight‐sided glass to spread and press the biscuit mixture firmly over the base and side of pan, leaving 1cm at the top of the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill. 2. Meanwhile, use an electric beater to beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and lemon rind in a large bowl until just combined. Beat in the flour. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition until combined. Stir in the sour cream until just combined. 3. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the base. Place the pan on a baking tray and bake for 1 1/4‐1 1/2 hours or until just set in the centre. Turn oven off. Leave the cheesecake in oven, with the door ajar, for 2 hours or until cooled completely (this will prevent cheesecake from cracking). Place in the fridge for 4 hours to chill. Top the cheesecake with the raspberries. Cut into wedges to serve.
, "nice horse you got To which Little Johnny replied ?" "Yea, He sure their sir, did Santa bring it to you did," said the cop. most serious little boy Looking up at the cop, with the r tell Santa to put yea tone, Johnny retorted, "Next instead of on top of se hor the weiner underneath the d. it!" and peddled off down the roa
ton by Mark Wal Brought to you
THE EBA REPORT Some fact, challenges!
BY
BRAD GEORGE
controversy
and The campaign for a training levy was though in the process was that we shown to be five years too late and based didn’t manage to have the supply of on old data. GO OFFSHORE has been GO had the pleasure in May and souwesters removed from the clothing heavily focused on new entrant training June of signing off on the AIMPE, supply! since early 2008 and now seeing the AMOU and MUA Offshore Oil and reward of those seafarers, TIR, Deck Gas 2010 – 2013 union agreements. The voting on the EBA clearly showed Cadets and Engineer Trainees and Cadets that 99% of the workforce were either Watching the evolution of the starting to become fully qualified. This agreements over the last decade has happy with the content or perhaps sick was recognised in the EBA process with of the delays in reaching an outcome. seen them react to ongoing changes AIMPE and AMOU agreeing to minimum in our industry with a clear recogni‐ Either way the certainty that having an agreement in place gives the company numbers to be trained. The MUA dropped tion of responsible management of the ability to build the business, make any claims in this area which was hours of rest, sustainable training more crew permanent, invest more understandable based on the excessive obligations, recognition of money in training of new entrant number of TIR’s that currently cannot get developments in subsea activities seafarers and bid work for the next 3 sea time. and clarity in overcycle entitlements. years. The EBA has delivered pay rates that now We are very happy to see that the see Australia with the highest pay rates for The campaign for a much larger negotiations achieved a few clear seafarers in the world. The sustainability clarifications begin that all victualling construction payment on new build oil of this will be questioned but for now and gas projects was damaging to the claims must, in all circumstances, be whilst offshore oil and gas projects accompanied with an original Australian industry reputation on the continue to be developed in Australia the international stage but an receipt. This practice will finally al‐ future living standards for our employees low us to capture the lost GST tax understandable reaction to the working offshore is looking positive. payments that are made to non credits. So no longer will claims with “as per award” be accepted. The marine construction workers in Our Crewing Manager, Lee Seubert has second change that we are pleased Australia. It does however show that written to you all about a few to see is clarity that personal injury the maritime unions collectively have interpretations and will continue to insurance is for permanent employ‐ moved their focus from the bluewater update you on interpretations of the EBA ees and GO has this in place. My industry to offshore oil and gas and as and when needed. greatest personal disappointment the prominence we have as the future Stay safe! of the Australian maritime industry.
“The EBA has delivered pay rates that now see Australia with the highest pay rates for seafarers in the world. “
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DEFENSIVE DRIVING
BY Tanya Karimi
Dangerously sharp turns and break‐ Drivers assess the suitability and safety slamming stops. Unexpected obstacles of the vehicle prior to any journey being and uncertain road conditions. This undertaken. description could very well be a GO Drivers are appropriately licensed, MARINE consultant’s experience behind trained and medically fit to operate the the wheel of a hire car. Or, it could simply class of vehicle being used for the local Drivers are not under the influence be your drive to work, sport or the store. driving conditions. of alcohol or drugs and are not Are you prepared? Do you know the best way to react and the correct defensive Seatbelts are installed and worn by all suffering from fatigue. driving techniques to maximise your occupants of the vehicle. Drivers do not exceed the legal safety and the safety of others? No? Not The number of passengers does not speed limit and are to maintain a so sure about that? Learn how to feel exceed the manufacturer’s design safe distance between other vehicles confident and secure; no matter if you specifications for the vehicle. drive a sedan, large family mover or a four wheel drive vehicle. Please take note of Loads are secure and do not exceed the your GO HOME DRIVING SAFE rules the manufacturer’s design specifications for next time you get behind the wheel. Live the vehicle or legal limits for the vehicle. longer – Live stronger GO HOME SAFE. Drivers do not operate mobile phones or two way radios, whether hands free or Driving shall only proceed if: not. The vehicle is regularly inspected and maintained by a competent person, and is suitable for local driving conditions.
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BY Captain Sutton
The devil was the longest seam of the ship, thought to be the first plank on the outer hull of a wooden vessel from stem to stern. When at sea and the devil had to be caulked, the sailor hung from a rope to do so. He was suspended between the devil and the sea ‐ a very precarious position, especially when the ship was underway Caulking was done with pay or pitch, a kind of tar. (The JSEA must have been difficult!!)
GO’S First Graduate ENGINEER!
anchor handlers. Toisa Serenade is a P.S.V that was contracted to the Pluto Project. Havila Harmony is a My name is Rohan Luckie, I am 24 multi‐purpose construction/dive support vessel. All these vessels had D.P capability and were a mixture of years of age and live in Melbourne. medium and high speed propulsion engines. GO OFFSHORE recognised that I needed slow speed two‐ I completed my VCE Year 12 at Whittlesea stroke experience for my traineeship and arranged ten Secondary College, which was formally an old weeks with TEEKAY onboard the Pacific Triangle, technical school. During my Secondary education, which is a bulk carrier carrying iron ore and coal from I completed many Vocational subjects such as, Australia to Japan. Working on this vessel gave me Plastics, Sheet metal, and Wood work. In valuable experience and exposure on large slow speed conjunction to these subjects I also completed two‐strokes that I needed while studying for my Certificates I at TAFE in both Automotive and Diploma in Marine Engineering. Engineering courses. As I grew up on a farm, I was exposed to a range of mechanical equipment After completing my sea and had years of work experience with trucks and time, I was accepted into “...it is definitely earth moving machinery. This education is what the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Tasmania led me into the career path I wanted to take. and started my Diploma in a great personal After completing my Secondary education in March 2010. The six 2003 I had little time off before commencing my month course was full on achievement, four year Heavy Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship from day one, demanding with KOMATSU AUSTRALIA, one of the leading serious commitment to and I take this Earthmoving equipment manufacturers in the getting through the work world. After completing my apprenticeship in load; fourteen tests, eight opportunity to 2008 and qualifying as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic Examinations, and one with Komatsu, I continued working there for Oral AMSA Examination. thank almost one year and it was during this time that However, with concerted my father, Graeme Luckie, an Electrical Engineer, effort, determination, and GO OFFSHORE...” exposed me to further career options in the study put into the course I Maritime Industry. I decided that I too wanted to was successful in passing the pursue a Marine Engineering career. To Diploma and successfully passed my first attempt at accomplish this I had to go back to TAFE and the AMSA Oral Examination. complete a makeup course to advance my Heavy Diesel Mechanic qualification to Diesel Fitter, as Now as qualified Marine Engineer Watchkeeper and this is a recognised trade through AMSA and a GO OFFSHORE’S first Trainee Engineer Watchkeeper to prerequisite to an Engineer traineeship. With qualify, it is definitely a great personal achievement, advice and guidance from my father I gained a and I take this opportunity to thank GO OFFSHORE, my family, teachers and staff at AMC for the support that Marine Engineering traineeship with GO OFFSHORE in November 2008, which consisted of they all gave me. thirty‐six weeks of sea time and six months to My long term future plans are to continue my studies complete a Diploma of Marine Engineer right through to Chief Engineer with GO OFFSHORE. Watchkeeper course. For the short term, I aim to complete a Dynamic I completed my sea time on six vessels over the Positioning Maintenance course at AMC to further my span of a year, namely: Ark Sydney, Neptune knowledge in this area as DP has a large role and presence in the Offshore Industry. Trident, and Toisa Dauntless, which are all Page 13
THINGS FOR SALE, ANNOUNCEMENTS, RANDOM THOUGHTS—YOU’LL FIND IT ALL HERE ...
WANTED!!!
Guess the Leg Winners!
Small first car—Perth WA
Congratulations!
Preferably a Ferrari/ Audi
The Rem Etive Engine Room!!
Auto! Around $5,000
Answers: Bruce Jaques, James Elvis Harcombe and Betty Boop!
Email a.kirk@gomarinegroup.com.au
Helicopter for sale Average condition—great time saver on daily commutes. Test flights ok. POA
“A tree doesn’t think it is a tree, it is a tree!”
Budding with Ideas? We’d love to hear from you.
Insight by David Wilson If you have items to post, ideas for articles or general input for the next Accounts edition of WHAT’s GOING ON? please email Purri at ‐ p.gould@gomarinegroup.com.au
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This is the first year that GO has become involved in Bike West’s Cycle Instead in Spring Bike to Work Challenge. GO’s team members include Ailsa Osborne, David Wilson, Finlay Funston, Georgia Homer, Kayla Wardle, Purri Gould & Troy Johnston. Great work guys! Keep peddling.
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