Anthony Moulinie: First Seychellois to lead as second engineer on a Seypec tanker
07-May-2016
The saying that ‘successful people do what unsuccessful people are unwilling to do’ holds its full weight of truth for Anthony Sam Alfredo Moulinie.
His recent promotion as the second engineer on board the ‘Seychelles Pride’ is the natural outcome of persistent and hard work. From the day Anthony Moulinie joined the ‘Seychelles Pride’ in 2002 on a cadetship training scheme, he has always been culturing the appropriate ways and improvising his efforts to grasp out newer opportunities.
“I had a smooth enough climb while others sometimes experienced a bit more difficulty,” the newly promoted second engineer Moulinie told Seychelles NATION.
“I have always been motivated by putting aside any personal distractions and maintained focused to my responsibilities and enjoyed life on board. My sea-going experience added to the proficiency of appropriate training which has aided me to carve out my career. When it comes to marine careers, getting promoted on board a ship requires the same amount of hard work and persistence as that required in any other profession, if not more. Of course, this means being competent at your work is just not enough; it also requires an optimistic and a direct approach,” he added.
The 35-year-old Moulinie has been promoted following highly commended reports for the promotion. This has only been possible as he had continually uphold a high standard in his responsibilities and duties.
“Anthony Moulinie excels at what he does because of his dedication to his work.Seypec as a company keeps an eye on those who show keenness and commitment to their jobs,” Pierre Prosper, the company’s shipping and crewing manager stated.
“When this attitude is coupled with strong potential, we always get excellent results. Our company is always on the lookout for Seychellois who can handle more responsibilities. Anthony Moulinie has continually highlighted his strengths and professional leadership qualities ever since he joined Seypec. He has also been a team player, respecting subordinates, and seeded new ideas. He has fully merged himself into the role of becoming a responsible leader,” added Mr Prosper.
After having clinched his City & Guilds Diploma in Automotive Engineer at the Seychelles Polytechnic in 2001, Anthony Moulinie opted for a path in the seafarers’ world by joining Seypec. The young Seychellois then steered his way to the top with a deserved upgrade as fourth engineer on the ‘Seychelles Patriot’ and reached the third engineer level after showing continual good performance, exemplary character, inventiveness and a high sense of responsibility.
In 2013, he set sail on the ‘Seychelles Prelude’ before joining the University of Tasmania in Australia (UTAS) to study for a Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Engineering) degree leading to Second Engineer Class II. This stupendous journey led to his nomination as second engineer on the ‘Seychelles Pride’ some weeks ago following strong recommendation from his superiors.
“I am so proud and so emotional to be the first Seychellois to get promoted as second engineer on board a Seypec tanker. I believe that above all academic qualifications and successful work experience, my practical, team-oriented work attitude has been fundamentally instrumental to this success. I am still reflecting on my days at the English River primary school and the Independent School. These were the days when I reckon my basic education molded my character with a strong belief in my own capacities,” said Mr Moulinie.
He added: “It has taken a lot of hard work and sacrifice from being away at sea for long periods. To attain this position today is therefore a just and deserved reward. I feel particularly happy today as it is also a matter of extreme pride for my family and for Seychelles. Younger seafarers can achieve the same if they follow the right path while being persistent towards their goals in life. One of the best parts of the job is the feeling of happiness after completing a contract and to have dealt with all the different challenges of the journeys and be home to see your loved ones. This is incredible indeed! I am grateful to Seypec for having ushered me in such a world of excellence. The policy of support for our young people surely enhances the level of our professionals in the country, leaders who will surely be called to take up some even more challenging key positions in our maritime and engineering industry. I cannot find words enough and appropriate to thank my colleagues and the Seypec management for having paved the way for the last 14 years of successful sailing.”
Mr Moulinie is to be followed by a further four recently qualified second engineering officers in the coming weeks while a second batch of four officers are completing their second engineer ground school to be followed with a further six to eight months onboard experience before being considered for promotion to a second engineer position.
The second engineer on an internationally trading tanker like the ‘MT Seychelles Pride’ is one of the most important positions in the hierarchy level of maritime professionals. The position comes under the management level category. Mr Moulinie’s job is not only limited to carry out his own duties but also to look after the daily work planning and output of the other engineering crew under the final oversight of the chief engineer. The entire daily operation of the engine room falls under his responsibility.
“The second engineer position is a fundamental role in the management and operational aspect of the vessel,” Mr Prosper adds. “From maintenance and management of critical equipment and machinery and support systems onboard the vessel, to his subordinate’s personnel safety, their performance, training, risk assessment and to ensure the maintenance of the life-saving appliances in the engine room. Among other assignments, a second engineer keeps updated records of the engine room and is also responsible for the proper maintenance of critical spares, tools and equipment inventory onboard at all times.”
It is in this perspective of a wide-ranged function that Mr Moulinie now performs his daily job as the second engineer. He is indeed one of the most influential personalities in the engine room and onboard the vessel and needs to always have great leadership quality apart from stoic and a cool mindset while proudly flying the Seychelles flag on the oceans.
Source: NATION 5-7-16