It was an impressive welcome, an unexpected visit, and truly warm-hearted hospitality. Armona’s CEO, Lorenz Weinstabl, who had been actively involved during the construction of the Atlantis Antalya in 2005, conducted a surprise visit to the vessel's crew and his former new building on November 6th during loading at Holborn Europa Refinery in Hamburg. The purpose was to exchange experiences, listen to inner feelings, gather suggestions and criticisms, express the company's values, and explain the principles and procedures that oil companies have imposed on operators and how these benefit the industry's goals of avoiding incidents, whether personal injuries or environmental damages.
Emin Yusuf, the cook, prepared stunning cheesy pastries (poğaça) that fueled discussions, including the intensive and emotional dialogue with the Ratings, revealing what occupied their minds. Mahmut Cengiz, the C/E, and his team Mehmet and Yunus presented impeccable machinery spaces, ensuring everything, whether ISPS or protective equipment, was in place on board.
Mustafa Mahir, the Master, is the “Charterers' man”. They are full of praise for his and his team’s professionalism and performance. The Master’s team is the operator's dream: motivated officers who have been with Armona since the operator’s first day. Even the Cadet Faruk had joined an Armona vessel for the third time. Well done!
