Issue 2

con‐

tents

Payroll Propaganda 7

INSHORE Red Dirt 8

Latest News 9

Kayla’s Kitchen 10

EBA Report 6

Guess the Leg Winners 8

Notice Board

C O N T E N T S

Report Card

Little Johnny's father said, "let me see your report card."

Johnny replied, "I don't have it."

"Why not?" His father asked.

"My friend just borrowed it. He wants to scare his parents."

Behind the Director’s Desk 3

Ops Update 4

GO OFFSHORE ASIA Full Steam Ahead 5

The GO Files 6

Payroll Propaganda 6

World According to Purri 7

GO INSHORE News 8

Masters Journal 9

Kaylas Kitchen 10

The EBA Report 11

GO Home Safe 12

Did You Know? 12

GO’S First Graduate Engineer! 13

Notice Board 14

behind the director’s desk

was a challenging one but with the three years of certainty that now follows this, the reputation of stability in the Australian industry has a good chance to improve.

GO MARINE GROUP, in particular the vessel and crewing management functions, are gaining excellent reputations and growth in Australia and in SE Asia. Our Operations Department in Australia and Singa‐pore have produced excellent outcomes and the commitment to improvements that have been requested of the crews on board have been recognised by clients and cemented the positive GO MARINE GROUP reputation.

So enjoy this edition and remember that the GO HOME SAFE rules apply to you, me and everyone you work with. Let’s make this an injury and incident free quarter and remember that no job is so urgent that you can’t put safety first.

Justin Cardaci

I N S I G H T S F R O M J U S T I N C A R D A C I — C E O

Hi and welcome to the 2nd edition of our in house magazine. This edition continues the mix of the serious and the sublime and we hope that you enjoy the read. The core message though is that here at the GO MARINE GROUP we want everybody who is associated with the company to be part of the culture, the drive and ultimately the ongoing success that we have set out to achieve.

The last eight months have seen a tapering off of activity in the offshore arena which, as you will be aware when you read this edition, was in reality just the calm before the next storm. When the ’ink’ dries on this edition and we ’go to print’ we will have commenced work in Bass Strait on the Aquasure Project and the Kipper Turrum Tuna Project. GO is in final preparations for mobilising to tow topsides for the Reindeer Project from China. Two vessels have been placed on the Gorgon Pioneer MOF. GO is also contributing on several other short term projects.

GO have used the quiet period over the last few months to continue to improve our IT, Shared Services, Accounting and HSEQ functions. These back office services are fundamental in supporting the work that happens offshore and as GO grows and technology improves, we must keep 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

“The core message

though is that here

at the GO MARINE

GROUP we want

everybody who is

associated with the

company to be part

of the culture, the

drive and ultimately

the ongoing success

that we have set out

to achieve.”

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.

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 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.

GO Vessels in Action

G O O F F S H O R E A S I A

F U L L S T E A M A H E A D !

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.

On the subject of the Marina brings me to our General Manager Captain John Ibbotson. Now John will relate the tale to any willing ear, as some of us will confirm, that being of the sailing fraternity he found it rather ironic that now living in Singapore, although he is qualified to sail the Queen Mary II around the 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.

FUN WITH ELEMENTS

In school one day, the teacher decided that in science class she

would teach about the

elements. So she stood in the front of the class and said, "Children, i

f you could have

one raw element in the world what would it be?"

Little Stevie raised his hand and said, "I would want gold, becau

se gold is worth a lot

of money and I could buy a Porsche."

The teacher nodded and called on little Susie.

Little Susie said, "I would want platinum, because platinum is worth more than gold

and I could buy a Corvette"

The teacher smiled and then called on Little Johnny.

Little Johnny stood up and said, "I would want silicon."

The teacher said, "Why Johnny?"

He responded by saying, "Because my mom has two bags of it and you sho

uld see all

the sports cars outside our house!"

Nice

scenery

16th floor

view from

GO’s

Singapore

office

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!

Over the last quarter we have been supporting the Neptune Trident in the Middle East, the GO COUGAR in Indonesia and preparing the GO POLARIS, UOS DISCOVERY and GREATSHIP MANISHA for operations in Australia.

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

What is someone else’s embarrassing moment?

In bed with his girlfriend and called out his mum’s name

What is the highlight in your life thus far?

Hot showers

If you could have any super power what would it be and why?

X Ray vision, so I can see through everything.

Who are you most envious of?

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

standing on the freeway overpass...

What is the worst question you could ask someone?

I haven’t discovered it yet... Still pushing the boundaries!

Full Name

Deborah Mooney

Nickname(s)

Moons, Doons

Position at GO MARINE GROUP

Crewing Officer

If you could choose any position in GO MARINE GROUP, what would it

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?

Grab my boyfriend ...

Describe your most embarrassing moment?

Drunk with my two girlfriends running down Marmion Avenue at 3 in

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

friendly. Most people are capable of these little acts of

decency and feel good when giving or receiving them.

Of course there are the occasional true rotten apples

out there but by in large I like to think that people deep

down have a conscious, a level of decency and a general

gist of what is right and wrong.

In my relatively limited travel around different parts of

the world I have been given the impression that

Australians are particularly good eggs. Laid back, easy

going, nice—are all adjectives I’ve heard describing the

humble Aussie. Good on us!

So why is it that certain situations seem to trigger un

ugly beast inside people? The ugly beast I am referring

to is an obnoxious display of superiority. It is an air that

gives off the vibe ‘I’m better than you… you owe me…

I’m awesome and you are not’. This distasteful display

of humanity I like to call the “All Hail Caesar Syndrome”.

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

(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.

So I’m walking down a little footpath on a Friday night in Bali

when a random “G’day Mate! Do you know where the something

something pub is?” rings out. Looking down the dimly lit street to

see who it is, I see a scooter swaying all over the road. A skinny

little Indonesian man is trying to keep the scooter under control

with a massively overweight and drunk Aussie tourist flailing

around, beer in hand, on the back.

The tourist is looking for a pub

where his friends are drinking and

swearing profusely at the poor

bloke giving him a lift. Apparently

it is his fault they are lost. This

guy is just trying to make a living

and doesn’t need the abuse. For

some reason the drunk tourist feels justified in yelling at a guy

who makes very little money, works long hours, has a huge load

on the back of his scooter and generally not doing as well in life.

All Hail Caesar.

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.

.

“Random gems of

kindness occur

every day and it

makes life gold.”

GO AMPLITUDE

GO INSHORE NEWS

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

By Heath Stewart

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.

It took me about a week to stop laughing.

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.

When Rod asked me to write this

article my greatest fear was that it

would end up sounding like a resume.

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.

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-air-conditioned ship, with all his shortcomings, remains etched in my

DEFINATELY

A nursery school teacher says to her class, "Who can use the word 'definitely' in a sentence?" First a little girl says, "The sky is definitely blue." The teacher says, "Sorry, Amy, but the sky can sometimes be gray, or black." A second little boy says, "Trees are definitely green." "Sorry, but in the autumn, the trees are brown." Then little Johnny from the back of the class stands up and asks, "Does a fart have lumps?" The teacher looks horrified and says, "Johnny! Of course not!!!"

"OK...then I DEFINITELY sh*t my pants!"

By Cpt. John Saxty

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 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.

Mounted Police

There was a cop on his horse waiting to cross the

road when Little Johnny, on his new shiny bike,

stopped beside him.

"Nice bike," the cop said, "did Santa bring it to you?"

"Yep," Little Johnny said, "he sure did!"

The cop looked at the bike and, while handing the

boy a $20 ticket, he said "Next year, tell Santa to put

a license plate on the back of it."

To which Little Johnny replied, "nice horse you got

their sir, did Santa bring it to you?" "Yea, He sure

did," said the cop.

Looking up at the cop, with the most serious little boy

tone, Johnny retorted, "Next year tell Santa to put

the weiner underneath the horse instead of on top of

it!" and peddled off down the road.

Photography by Rob Palmer – www.taste.com.au

Brought to you by Mark Walton

“The EBA has

delivered pay

rates that now

see Australia

with the highest

pay rates for

seafarers in the

world. “

Some fact, controversy and challenges!

GO had the pleasure in May and June of signing off on the AIMPE, AMOU and MUA Offshore Oil and Gas 2010 – 2013 union agreements. Watching the evolution of the agreements over the last decade has seen them react to ongoing changes in our industry with a clear recogni‐tion of responsible management of hours of rest, sustainable training obligations, recognition of developments in subsea activities and clarity in overcycle entitlements.

We are very happy to see that the negotiations achieved a few clear clarifications begin that all victualling claims must, in all circumstances, be accompanied with an original receipt. This practice will finally al‐low us to capture the lost GST tax credits. So no longer will claims with “as per award” be accepted. The second change that we are pleased to see is clarity that personal injury insurance is for permanent employ‐ees and GO has this in place. My greatest personal disappointment

though in the process was that we didn’t manage to have the supply of souwesters removed from the clothing supply!

The voting on the EBA clearly showed that 99% of the workforce were either happy with the content or perhaps sick of the delays in reaching an outcome. Either way the certainty that having an agreement in place gives the company the ability to build the business, make more crew permanent, invest more money in training of new entrant seafarers and bid work for the next 3 years.

The campaign for a much larger construction payment on new build oil and gas projects was damaging to the Australian industry reputation on the international stage but an understandable reaction to the payments that are made to non marine construction workers in Australia. It does however show that the maritime unions collectively have moved their focus from the bluewater industry to offshore oil and gas and the prominence we have as the future of the Australian maritime industry.

The campaign for a training levy was shown to be five years too late and based on old data. GO OFFSHORE has been heavily focused on new entrant training since early 2008 and now seeing the reward of those seafarers, TIR, Deck Cadets and Engineer Trainees and Cadets starting to become fully qualified. This was recognised in the EBA process with AIMPE and AMOU agreeing to minimum numbers to be trained. The MUA dropped any claims in this area which was understandable based on the excessive number of TIR’s that currently cannot get sea time.

The EBA has delivered pay rates that now see Australia with the highest pay rates for seafarers in the world. The sustainability of this will be questioned but for now whilst offshore oil and gas projects continue to be developed in Australia the future living standards for our employees working offshore is looking positive.

Our Crewing Manager, Lee Seubert has written to you all about a few interpretations and will continue to update you on interpretations of the EBA as and when needed.

Stay safe!

T H E E B A R E P O R T B Y B R A D G E O R G E

Drivers are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs and are not suffering from fatigue.

Drivers do not exceed the legal speed limit and are to maintain a safe distance between other vehicles

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D E F E N S I V E D R I V I N G

Drivers assess the suitability and safety of the vehicle prior to any journey being undertaken.

Drivers are appropriately licensed, trained and medically fit to operate the class of vehicle being used for the local driving conditions.

Seatbelts are installed and worn by all occupants of the vehicle.

The number of passengers does not exceed the manufacturer’s design specifications for the vehicle.

Loads are secure and do not exceed the manufacturer’s design specifications for the vehicle or legal limits for the vehicle.

Drivers do not operate mobile phones or two way radios, whether hands free or not.

Dangerously sharp turns and break‐slamming stops. Unexpected obstacles and uncertain road conditions. This description could very well be a GO MARINE consultant’s experience behind the wheel of a hire car. Or, it could simply be your drive to work, sport or the store. Are you prepared? Do you know the best way to react and the correct defensive driving techniques to maximise your safety and the safety of others? No? Not so sure about that? Learn how to feel confident and secure; no matter if you drive a sedan, large family mover or a four wheel drive vehicle. Please take note of your GO HOME DRIVING SAFE rules the next time you get behind the wheel. Live longer – Live stronger GO HOME SAFE.

Driving shall only proceed if:

The vehicle is regularly inspected and maintained by a competent person, and is suitable for local driving conditions.

Did you know?

Between the Devil and the deep blue sea

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!!)

BY Captain Sutton

BY Tanya Karimi

anchor handlers. Toisa Serenade is a P.S.V that was contracted to the Pluto Project. Havila Harmony is a multi‐purpose construction/dive support vessel. All these vessels had D.P capabil ity and were a mixture of medium and high speed propulsion engines. GO OFFSHORE recognised that I needed slow speed two‐ stroke experience for my traineeship and arranged ten weeks with TEEKAY onboard the Pacif ic Triangle , which is a bulk carrier carrying iron ore and coal from Australia to Japan. Working on this vessel gave me valuable experience and exposure on large slow speed two‐strokes that I needed while studying for my Diploma in Marine Engineering.

After completing my sea time, I was accepted into the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Tasmania and started my Diploma in March 2010. The six month course was full on from day one, demanding serious commitment to getting through the work load; fourteen tests, eight Examinations, and one Oral AMSA Examination. However, with concerted effort, determination, and study put into the course I was successful in passing the Diploma and successfully passed my first attempt at the AMSA Oral Examination.

Now as qualif ied Marine Engineer Watchkeeper and GO OFFSHORE’S first Trainee Engineer Watchkeeper to qualify, it is definitely a great personal achievement, and I take this opportunity to thank GO OFFSHORE, my family, teachers and staff at AMC for the support that they all gave me.

My long term future plans are to continue my studies right through to Chief Engineer with GO OFFSHORE. For the short term, I aim to complete a Dynamic Positioning Maintenance course at AMC to further my knowledge in this area as DP has a large role and presence in the Offshore Industry.

My name is Rohan Luckie, I am 24

years of age and live in Melbourne.

I completed my VCE Year 12 at Whittlesea Secondary College, which was formally an old technical school. During my Secondary education, I completed many Vocational subjects such as, Plastics, Sheet metal, and Wood work. In conjunction to these subjects I also completed Certificates I at TAFE in both Automotive and Engineering courses. As I grew up on a farm, I was exposed to a range of mechanical equipment and had years of work experience with trucks and earth moving machinery. This education is what led me into the career path I wanted to take.

After completing my Secondary education in 2003 I had l ittle time off before commencing my four year Heavy Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship with KOMATSU AUSTRALIA, one of the leading Earthmoving equipment manufacturers in the world. After completing my apprenticeship in 2008 and qualifying as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic with Komatsu, I continued working there for almost one year and it was during this time that my father, Graeme Luckie, an Electrical Engineer, exposed me to further career options in the Maritime Industry. I decided that I too wanted to pursue a Marine Engineering career. To accomplish this I had to go back to TAFE and complete a makeup course to advance my Heavy Diesel Mechanic qualification to Diesel Fitter, as this is a recognised trade through AMSA and a prerequisite to an Engineer traineeship. With advice and guidance from my father I gained a Marine Engineering traineeship with GO OFFSHORE in November 2008, which consisted of thirty‐six weeks of sea time and six months to complete a Diploma of Marine Engineer Watchkeeper course.

I completed my sea time on six vessels over the span of a year, namely: Ark Sydney, Neptune Trident , and Toisa Dauntless , which are all

GO’S First Graduate ENGINEER!

“...it is definitely

a great personal

achievement,

and I take this

opportunity to

thank

GO OFFSHORE...”

T H I N G S F O R S A L E , A N N O U N C E M E N T S , R A N D O M T H O U G H T S — Y O U ’ L L F I N D I T A L L H E R E . . .

Guess the Leg Winners!

Congratulations!

The Rem Etive Engine Room!!

Answers: Bruce Jaques, James Elvis Harcombe and Betty Boop!

“A tree doesn’t think it is a tree, it is a tree!”

Insight by David Wilson Accounts

WANTED!!!

Small first car—Perth WA

Preferably a Ferrari/ Audi

Auto! Around $5,000

Email [email protected]

Helicopter for sale

Average condition—great time saver on daily commutes. Test flights ok. POA

GO is on facebook! Become a fan :) Search ‘GO MARINE’

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.

Budding with Ideas? We’d love to hear from you.

If you have items to post, ideas for articles or general input for the next

edition of WHAT’s GOING ON? please email Purri at ‐

[email protected]

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