This 18-year-old vessel has been transformed into an absolute beauty by a truly dedicated team led by Arshdeep Singh, Senior Vessel Manager of Anglo-Eastern, including Capt Mohanram Muthu Muniyandy, CE Allen Joseph, and their crew on board Seaways Spirit After prolonged delays, an extensive defect list, and an unusually long period of lay-up, the ship’s journey back to excellence is nothing short of remarkable.
Entering dry dock, the vessel carried the burden of being idle for nearly two and a half years. What followed was an enormous challenge: extensive steel renewals, major overhauls, and critical retrofits—each executed with precision, pride, and perseverance. Today, Seaways Spirit stands renewed—not a drop of oil, not a speck of rust—a testament to uncompromising standards and disciplined execution.
Arshdeep’s exceptional dedication and passion for his role did not go unnoticed. His efforts were recognised and rewarded by the owners, International Seaways (INSW), during the Crew Seminar in Kolkata, India—a moment of well-deserved appreciation. The award was presented by William Nugent, SVP and Chief Technical & Sustainability Officer, along with a plaque signed by Lois Zabrocky, President of INSW. Mr Nugent also read out a powerful message acknowledging the extraordinary commitment demonstrated by Arshdeep. Subrata Sarkar, Technical Director of Anglo-Eastern, was also recognised for his invaluable contribution in making this entire project a resounding success.
This transformation sends a powerful message: with commitment, teamwork, and unwavering dedication, even the most daunting challenges can be turned into exceptional success stories. The return of Seaways Spirit to trading is a technical achievement that also reflects leadership, resilience, and the true spirit of seafaring.
International Seaways’ commitment is to invest in people and assets without compromise, to go beyond compliance, and uphold the highest standards of vessel care. For Anglo-Eastern, doing the right thing is not a choice—it is a commitment. It’s our promise to deliver excellence. When the commitments of the Owner and the actions of the Manager align, extraordinary outcomes follow. This achievement fills us with immense pride and reinforces what is possible when people, purpose, and principles come together.
In December, INSW and Anglo-Eastern held their annual crew seminar in Kolkata, India, bringing together the owner, manager, and crews to celebrate another successful year of ship operations. With the theme ‘Navigating the Future – Leading with Culture, Commitment & Integrity’, the message of the seminar was clear: the future belongs to learning leaders, those who guide their teams with a deep-rooted safety culture, unwavering commitment, and unshakable integrity.
