January 2014 | Issue No. 14

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“The Good Move”

American Bureau of Shipping completes “HSQE”: Certification Audits

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M.T. Front Odin Transiting The “Estrecho De Magallanes”

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SeaTeam Management (Phils) Inc., Expanding Presence in Manila

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Youngest Seafarers…

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Year End Celebrations

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Sunrise

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Message from the Managing Director

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Western Australia Zero Deficiency USCG Exam at Portland

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Hands of SeaTeam Report

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A Tough Task Made Easy

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Sailing With Pride Onboard Our Fine Lady … MV Golden Zhejiang

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In Remembrance of Paiman Bin Mohamed Said

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USCG Smiles on Western Australia

Growth AheadAs a challenging year approaches an end it is appropriate to thank you all for your considerable support and achievements. Not only has the company grown in size but we have also reached a “critical mass” that places the company in a good financial position where we are able to generate a profit and invest for the future.

We are forecasting further growth in 2014 with 3 vessels expected to join the fleet during January & February with others to follow later in the year. However we need to keep in mind that we may also see a few of the vessels being sold.

On a disheartening note Bulk Fleet Manager Ivo Premic has decided to leave SeaTeam at the year end and is planning to return to Croatia. I am sure we shall all miss him and that you will join with me in wishing him every success and happiness in the future. While it will never be possible to replace Ivo and his unique style, I am pleased to announce that Senior Technical Superintendent Jeffrey Kong has been promoted to fill the open Fleet Manager Position.

With the anticipated growth we shall also be promoting Capt. Baskar Padmanaban, who has proven his commercial savvy while serving as the Senior Marine Superintendent, to the position of Marine Manager. The company will also be recruiting technical superintendents, a marine superintendent and a purchaser in the New Year and will endeavor to fill open positions with existing staff where ever possible.

Although this may be belated by the time of printing, please allow me to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas, a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Alasdair SmithManaging Director

Message from the Managing Director

Jeffrey KongNew Fleet Manager, Bulk Carriers

Capt. Baskar PadmanabanNew Marine Manager

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The M/V Western Australia underwent annual PSC inspection by the U. S. Coast Guard at Portland Maine on 15 November 2013 without any deficiency noted. Led by the outgoing Master, Capt N. Duante, together with incoming Master, Capt V. Baril, the Shipboard Management Team on Western Australia managed to develop good rapport with the four USCG Inspectors assigned and this resulted in a smooth inspection. The crew reacted with timely mustering and professionalism in the conduct of drills and operations of equipment demonstrating a high level of readiness and good seamanship.

To all those onboard, congratulations on a job well done.

Western Australia Zero Deficiency USCG Exam

at Portland

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Hands of SeaTeam Report

Christmas gift giving to precious heritage kids

Throughout 2013 staff support of HOST continues to exceed all expectations raising just short of $80,000 during the year. The end of the year saw the tremendous devastation caused in the Philippines by tropical typhoon Yolanda and HOST was able to donate 500,000 Peso through the Red Cross to assist those in need. In December we saw a spike in contributions as the company and employees contributed over $22,000 generating a new record for HOST.

Reflecting on the year besides our ongoing support of the Gnanodaya School and Precious Heritage Orphanage HOST has set out in several new directions

Implementation of scholarship program for orphans from the slum areas of Chennai. Working with the International Maritime Academy and the Maritime Foundation we presently have 3 young men under going training/studies and the company is committed to provide a sea going career on their successful completion that will turn there lives around.

Gifts of food and special shoes for Leprosy suffers at the Gnanodaya Leprosy Colony

Donations of $10,000 to build a Hostel for elder children in connection with the Precious Heritage Orphanage. (Previously the orphanage was only

Support for victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban

able to provide shelter to Children under 12). Once completed the hostel should give Precious Heritage the ability to house teenagers until they complete their education and can obtain work.

Support for disaster relief efforts in Philippines as noted above.

In December we also provided Christmas gifts and a special meal for Children at an opportunity school and old age home in India. We are planning to make donations in kind to needy organizations such as these on a regular basis in the coming year.

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HOST Philippines - Update of new home construction for older children

Photos of the construction of the new home for older kids. So far the first floor is almost completed. The windows, floor tiles and kitchen are done. The workers are now in the process of tiling the toilets and will be completed next week. The roof of the kitchen and toilet are also being done and will be completed next week. Only the unfinished portions are the wall paintings and the electrical wirings on the first floor. At the second floor, all the walls and posts were already completed. They are working now on the next slab.

HOST - India - Christmas Charity

Host conducted Christmas Charity program at opportunity school and old age home at Harrington road.

We have provided cakes and chocolates to 100+ children at opportunity school and about 180 occupants at old age home .

All of them thanked HOST and prayed for our company growth and our HOST in particular.

The year ended with HOST having a healthy balance and we are in a very good position to continue to support the less fortunate in 2014 thanks to the Generosity and support of you all.

Caring for the aged

Christmas goodies at the opportunity school

Regular reports containing full details on HOST activities as well as donations and expenditure are posted on notice boards in our offices and onboard our ships and available on the company website www.sea-team.com

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A Tough Task Made EasyBy: Capt. Ram Bahadur

Paradigm shift in thinking leads to speedy resolution of near impossible situation

When a seemingly impossible situation confronts you, you tend to dip back into your vast pool of knowledge gained in our years of academics. Add a bit of clever workmanship and great team spirit. The following is a great illustration of such a technical resolution to a problem that we had with the overhauling of the ‘Pump Room Damper’.

I proposed the project to my team mates Chief Officer, Bosun and pump man to put our heads together on this project and resolve it. The approach was beset with scepticism initially as the focus of the attention was blower and bridge wing as the strong point.

The challenge was clear. The blower housing could only be lifted with the support of bridge wing arrangement. The team worried about the height of the bridge wing and distance of blower from top of bridge wing becoming an impediment. However it was soon clear that the team mates were pushing their thought processes. A nudge and a push of motivation from me seemed to be the right input at that stage. I made it clear to all that safety was paramount even as small brainstorming meetings were held.

Three days after my layout of the project Bosun, Mr. John Kennedy Fernandez and Chief officer Mr. Sajan came up with a plan. Despite a lot of concerns and potential ifs and buts. However there was confidence in the plan and post communicating to the central office the vessel went ahead with the plan

The gist of the plan is as follows with specific emphasis on;

Flap casing (Vessel estimated 1 Tonne)

the weight of the object to be lifted.

material from 2 different sources.

blower when lifted off the place.

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Secured to Strong Point on bridge wing using web slingebweebb

Inten�on was to get a Pully or Pivot right on top of the Blower . So a RIDING

PULLEY was decided upon.

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be manipulated only by guides and supports.

place”

The concluding action is as evidenced in the attached snaps. On scene strict inspection was done by Master (Capt. Ram Bahadur) and Chief Officer (Mr. Sajan Murgesan) prior to operation as there was no scope and luxury of a failure here. The trick was in putting the heavy object back in its place as easily as it was brought down. Post bringing it to the engine room, on board Fitter Mr. Jaganandan and Pump man Mr. Ravindran did very good job in short span of time. This was possible

despite tight work schedule could spare sometime and motivate the fitter to finish the job at the earliest.

The smooth operation had to be seen to be believed especially the way the pump room dome and cylinder body came down and putting it back was even smoother.

In conclusion I think we all owe ourselves a loud applause for the accomplishing difficult task in the

safest possible way and I thank everyone for setting an example in safe clever efficiency.

ARRANGEMENTS BRIEF DESCRIPTION

It was on the principle of derrick with winching drums on older general cargo ships.

Only thing here was that the boom of derrick was stationary snatch block and winching drums were our mooring winches.

There was one standing snatch block tied to the strop (appropriate SWL) from the bridge wing, but this was not above the blower. So a riding block was rigged, which was travelling on a stay wire, passing above the blower.

To avoid the uncontrolled movement of the riding block and the blower dome, secondary means of hauling wire leading to other winch was connected.

Thence, the operation was carried out safely.

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We always call a ship a “she” and not without a reason. She displays a well-shaped knee regardless of the season. She scorns the man whose heart is faint and doesn’t show him pity. And like a girl she needs the paint to keep her looking pretty. For love she’ll brace the ocean vast, be she a gig or cruiser. But if you fail to tie her fast you’re almost sure to lose her. On ships and dames we pin our hopes, we fondle them and dandle them. And every man must know his ropes or else he cannot handle them. Be firm with her and she’ll behave when skies are dark above you. And let her take a water wave - praise her, and she’ll love you. That’s why a ship must have a mate; she needs a good provider. Good strong arm to keep her straight, to comfort her and guide her. For such she’ll brace the roughest gales and angry seas that crowd her and in a brand new suit of sails no dame looks any prouder. The ship is like a dame in that she’s feminine and swanky; you’ll find the one that’s broad and fat is never mean and cranky. Yes ships are ladylike indeed, for take them all together the ones that show a lot of speed can’t stand the roughest weather. (Excerpt from DENSA tankers)

A picture depicts a thousand things. I have been sailing for quite some time on various sea going vessels but none can equal the privilege of being the Mate on

seem to be strangers to each other but as time goes by, we got accustomed to one another. The adage “A

in retrospect, just like a lady, she gives back more than what is expected of her and succumbs to the officers and crew maintaining her in an upkeep and shipshape condition at all times. It might be just luck or coincidence but the preceding six month is proof enough of the aforementioned statement.

There has been a great bustle onboard our lady

Committed officers and crew untiringly and continuously maintain her in top plight and readiness. Some of the recent

Sailing With Pride Onboard Our Fine Lady …

MV Golden ZhejiangBy: Ch Off. Jay R. Velasquez

MV GOLDEN ZHEJIANG

highlights of activities that made everyone on board joyous and filled with pride are: First, passing of ABS Annual Class Survey held at Jintang, China on 19 Aug 2013 with NO deficiencies and NO observation;

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everyone’s mind (Boy, of all the ports in the world, why here? / Whew…what have we done to deserve such? / Thanks God, please not this port again next time…) And last but not least, Safety culture observed onboard meeting the standard of the company and all relevant

Such motivation, hard work and superb performance of all officers and crew deserve to be rewarded. So, after the conclusion of monthly drills and exercises last Sunday 20 Oct 2013, crew gathered in the wheelhouse to reap the fruits of their outstanding effort and commendable output. Lucky crew of the scratch cards

Jr and OLR Pampo.

CONGRATULATIONS Gentlemen.

UNWILD at San Nicolas

AFTER PASSING PORT STATE CONTROL INSPECTION AT SAN NICOLAS, PERU

LOADING IRON ORE AT SAN NICOLAS, PERU

From Left to Right: FTR Natividad Jr, E/C Torreon, OLR Pampo, D/B Del Mundo, 4/E Germino, C/E De La Cruz and Capt. ECS Simpas.

Second, vessel undergone Underwater Inspection In Lieu of Dry docking (UNWILD) Survey held at San Nicolas, Peru on 01 Oct 2013 where officers and crew extended support and assistance for the whole underwater operation. Result of UNWILD was satisfactory. Third, while at berth in San Nicolas, Peru, a sudden and severe change of weather occurred, some mooring lines were broken, prompting port authority to stop cargo operation, I needed to ballast No 6 DBT P/S to have an acceptable and safe stress condition (though already in the stripping process), emergency fore and aft stations called, and vessel was shifted to anchorage area in a jiffy and waited till the weather got better. Fourth was the Port State Control Inspection held at San Nicolas, Peru on 04 Oct 2013 where officers and crew showed highest standards of safety and

observation; Fifth, successful berthing/unberthing operation (port anchor was used as a drag to control and aid in vessels movement in the restricted berth), loading and de-ballasting operation (vessel calling San Nicolas, Peru for the first time), though under pressure due to air draft restriction and very limited under keel clearance. What is more disturbing is the fact that the

fined 1000 USD for touching bottom. Risk assessment, tool box meeting, careful monitoring of over-all port operations, round the clock ISPS measures and a lot of hard work with due regard to the observance of good seamanship demanded by the situation was highly called for. Oh! Our immeasurable relief when vessel sailed from San Nicolas, Peru! I can almost read

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It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of a good friend and colleague, Marine Superintendent, Paiman Said, who died as the result of a heart attack on December 3rd 2013.

Paiman began his career as a Deck Officer with A.P. Moller in 1997 serving aboard VLCCs, Product Tankers, Bulk Carriers and Car Carriers. He then landed a shore position with Thome Ship Management, serving as a Assistant Marine Superintendent from 2002-2005. He was later

Ship Management from 2005-2009 and then B&H

as a Marine Superintendent on 27 May 2013 and adapted to the demands of the position quickly and professionally. His “can do” attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed earned the respect and

In Remembrance ofPaiman Bin Mohamed Said

01 September 1974 - 03 December 2013

admiration of everyone he touched. Paiman is survived by his wife, Siti Atiqah and daughter, Alya Irdina and will be greatly missed.

One cannot judge a biography by it’s length, Nor by the number of pages in it.

We must Judge it by the richness of it’s contents

Sometimes those unfinished are among the most poignant

One cannot judge a song by it’s durationNor by the number of it’s notes

We must Judge it by the way it touches and lifts our souls

Sometimes those unfinished are among the most beautiful

And when something has enriched your lifeAnd when it’s melody lingers on in your heart

Is it unfinished?Or is it endless?

- Sonja O’Hare

Are “YOU” at Risk of Heart Disease?Get an idea of your risk for heart disease by assessing risk factors like: your age, gender, total cholesterol levels, HDL cholesterol level, and blood pressure.

Your AgeYour risk for heart disease increases as you age, regardless of your other risk factors. The risk increases for men after the age of 45 and for women after the age of 55. Over time, the gradual buildup of fatty plaques in the arteries can become problematic. As you get older, the arteries may narrow. Sometimes, a blood clot can form, blocking the blood flow, which can cause a heart attack.

Your GenderMen are at higher risk for heart disease than women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 70 to 80 percent of sudden cardiac events occur in men.

Your Total Cholesterol LevelsYour total cholesterol, which is the sum of all the cholesterol in your blood, is a potential risk factor for heart disease. This is mainly because cholesterol is a key part of the plaque that can build up in your arteries. (Plaque consists of fat, calcium, and other substances.) The theory is that

the more cholesterol you have in your blood, the more may be converted into plaque buildup in your arteries. The range of cholesterol levels is:

Normal: less than 200 mg/dLBorderline high: 200 to 239 mg/dLHigh: 240 mg/dL and above

The higher your total cholesterol levels, the higher your risk of heart disease.

Your Smoking HistoryOverall, smoking increases your risk of heart disease. Nicotine and other chemicals in cigarettes harm the heart and blood vessels, increasing your risk of atherosclerosis (artery narrowing) — even if you smoke only once in awhile.

Your Blood PressureThe first number of your blood pressure reading can also give you a clue as to your risk of heart disease. This is called the “systolic” blood pressure, and measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or contracts. (The diastolic number measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats, when the heart muscle relaxes.) The systolic measurement is considered more

indicative of heart disease risk because it typically rises with age. This is due to increasing stiffness in the arteries and the long-term buildup of plaque. Here are some blood pressure guidelines:

Normal: less than 120 mm HgPrehypertension: 120 to 139 mm HgHigh blood pressure (stage 1): 140 to 159High blood pressure (stage 2): 160 or higher

Whether or Not You Have DiabetesMany heart disease risk calculators have added diabetes to the list. According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), if you have diabetes, you’re at least twice as likely as someone who doesn’t have diabetes to have heart disease. Over time, high blood glucose levels (blood sugar) can increase the deposits of fatty materials in artery and blood vessel walls, increasing the chances for artery narrowing and hardening (atherosclerosis).

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American Bureau of Shipping completes “HSQE”: Certification Audits

SeaTeam to Supply AED’s to all Vessels

On the 7th of November 2013, SeaTeam Management was audited by ABS for compliance with the ISM Code

Management standard. The Audit team was led by Ansuman Ghosh, Regional Lead Auditor / Senior Surveyor ABS Pacific, Singapore Operation with ABS Auditors Capt Raziur Rahman and Capt Aung Khine assisting during a two day examination of SeaTeam’s records, procedure, and work practices. The audit was completed with one observation relating to clarification of environmental targets, and culminated with issuance the ABS Marine

flag administration whose vessels are managed.

In keeping with our commitment to protect the lives of seafarers, SeaTeam has approved supply of a

external defibrillator) to reduce the probability of deaths at sea from sudden cardiac arrest (the world’s biggest killer).

Designed to Save Lives without Training

easy to use, and will not allow a shock to be given to a

frequently by laypeople without training, and many reports testify to the success of this strategy. The use

though every crewmember should endeavor to be well familiar with the basic resuscitation techniques detailed on SeaTeam Poster STP 031, in case a sudden cardiac arrest onboard.

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It may be a common thing for a seafarer to take over his navigational watch & witness a beautiful sunrise or sunset, but when you come up on bridge & see the sun rising behind the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Magellan Straits, it definitely is something memorable and to be cherished for the rest of your life.

Magallanes” under pilotage and it was an experience to remember. Although as duty officer we were primarily focussed on navigation but we could not help ourselves in praising the untouched natural beauty of the flora in the region. Unlike other straits Magellan Straits was quite peaceful with hardly any traffic. One of the most beautiful sights was when we altered course to 270 (T) and came abeam “Cruz de los mares”, southernmost tip of the South American continental shelf. As per the pilots, there is no inhabitation of human life beyond that point.

Generally pilotage & navigating in straits is seen as a stressful transit but with the beautiful sceneries around we enjoyed it thoroughly and to make the experience more memorable, the ship’s crew were given certificates as souvenirs by the pilots and the crew was thrilled to have them. In all it was a once in a lifetime experience.

ME A SAILOR

Very apprehensive, for what if I fail?I set off for my first ever sail,Exploring the unexpected was whatI was going for,Leaving my treasures behind to earn a few more.Many isolate in the densest of crowds,yet I searched for crowd within myself in Isolation.North, South, West & East, No one known not even an acquaintance to say the least!Never thought would see this sight, that water everywhere and none of land.Neither at horizon nor at the, greatest height.Feeling the wind brush me, I thought they welcomed one more,One more who came to explore.

Felt like God on chariots when stood on deck all alone, Wind blowing past me, water rising higher, as if wanting to see how much I had grown.Seeing water splash hard at the bow all I could think of was wow!Welcoming with tradition, and splashing water along with gushing windI felt it said to me,“Thou art a sailor my son & it’s living on the edge of a knife be proud of yourself, for you lead a man’s life”

M.T. Front Odin Transiting The “Estrecho De Magallanes”

by 3/O Mehul Chaturvedi D/CDT Karanveer S Gill

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SeaTeam Management (Phils) Inc., Expanding

Presence in Manila

On 17 October 2013, SeaTeam Management (Phils) Inc., officially opened it’s ground floor offices. The blessing of the new office facilities was attended by Managing Director Alasdair Smith, to kick off the company’s continued commitment to the employment of Philippine seafarers to support growth in the fleet.

The newly built M/V Sea Star is scheduled to be taken under by SeaTeam in January 2014 and will be the first vessel fully crewed by SeaTeam Management (Phils) Inc.

SeaTeam Management (Phils) Inc has been recently granted a provisional crewing license by the Philippines

November 2013.

granted a full term license and will progressively move more vessels “in-house” to improve the relationship with our seafarers and better serve our clients in the coming years. We expect minimal disruption during this transition as all the present staff working in the SeaTeam Division of CTi will remain a part of SeaTeam, and all software systems (crewing, accounting and

payroll) belong to SeaTeam and will remain in place after the transition. To give the company an improved base for expanded operations in the future we have moved in to larger upgraded office on the ground floor of the Daniel Mar Building downstairs from our previous office.

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Youngest Seafarers…By Capt. Vikram Pratap

by their two sons Floyd (4) and Rodney (3), boarded the Sea Hope on the 18th of November.

The boys brought life and sound to what was otherwise routine days on board a ship. Having to see two young ones having so much fun and frolic on board was exciting not just to their parents but to everyone on board. Suddenly every part of the accommodation turned into a playground for the little ones and even the grownups were game for the fun.

As they are due for sign off soon, we wish them a safe journey home, and not to mention, we will miss our young seafarers for a long time to come!!!!

One fine day the two of them wanted to work on deck with their Daddy, so we decided to give them a taste of what us “grown ups” do on board. They were given the task of painting, and paint they did…

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YEAR END CELEBRATIONS

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Contact Us

Singapore

SEATEAM MANAGEMENT PTE LTD10 Hoe Chiang Road, #19-03/04/05 Keppel Towers, Singapore 089315Tel: +65-6631-9850Fax: +65-6631-9851

Web Sitewww.sea-team.com

Chennai

SEATEAM MANAGEMENT (INDIA) PVT LTDAmble Side, V Floor, No. 8 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006, IndiaTel: +91-44-2833-3100Fax: +91-44-2833-3102

Manila

SEATEAM MANAGEMENT (PHILS) INC.1A & 2B Maria Daniel Bldg. 470 Corner MH Del Pilar & San Andres St. Malate, Manila, Philippines 1004 Tel: + 63-2353 -9807Fax: +63-2353 -9813

SUNRISEBy CO Eljeevdas Selvadhason

For last few months, I was up before the dawn watching from the bridge and waiting for the sun to rise over the

beauty of nature, in particular the different patterns the clouds would form while strolling on the bridge wings.

While strolling on the wings with a cup of black coffee, I was amazed at how light felt and wondered what other lessons God had in store for me that day. A seagull landed nearby and inched his way to my side. He eyed my coffee and ambled over closer and closer. I looked over at him and said ”I’m on to you buddy.” He ruffled his feathers and cocked his head to the side. He walked right up and stopped about 6 feet from my arms and then stayed there quietly. For about 5 minutes the seagull and I shared that little section of the bridge wing and enjoying the beauty of dawn.

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