We invite OSM Thome seafarers to participate in this year’s Photo and Video Competition with the theme “Safety Moments at Sea” from August 12 to September 12, 2024.
The competition seeks to underscore and celebrate the steadfast commitment of OSM Thome seafarers to upholding the highest standards of safety and security at sea. It also highlights their crucial role in safeguarding lives and assets while reinforcing the significance of a safety-first culture within the global maritime industry.
Overview
This year’s Photo and Video Competition is aligned with IMO’s theme which encourages seafarers to depict how they promote Safety practices while at work.
Theme
The activity is aligned with the IMO’s World Maritime Day theme, “Navigating the future: safety first.”
Mechanics
- This contest is for OSM Thome seafarers only
- Either onboard or on vacation (still under contract)
- Participants may send their photo and/or video entries along with a short description to ANY of the following:
- Send to [email protected] an email with a subject of Safety Moments at Sea: OSM Thome’s Photo and Video Competition and a short description. In the email, include the participant’s name, rank, and vessel.
- Send to Viber or WhatsApp at +63 966 137 8180
- Photos must be of HIGH QUALITY (minimum of 500kb but not more than 3MB in file size). Minor adjustments on the photos such as enhancing of brightness or contrast are allowed. However, adding effects, text, filters, colors, on photos and videos are NOT ACCEPTED.
Reminders
- All seafarers in the photos must be in proper PPE.
- Make sure to ask for Master’s permission before taking any photos and videos. Also, inform the Master of what you will be sending over to ensure that you are following safety protocols.
- The photo and/or video shoots must be taken with caution and in accordance to safety regulations.
- Please adhere to port regulations. Photos can be taken when the vessel is moving or at anchorage but not when alongside berth in terminal or ports.
- Acquire permission to use camera in areas known for hazardous conditions such as main deck on tanker vessels.
- No confidential documents or procedures must be taken.
- Do not post or upload your entries publicly on social media. OSM Thome Corporate Communications and Marketing team will upload selected photos as per company’s social media policy.
- Submitted photos and videos must adhere to OSM Thome’s company policies and must not include any immoral or obscene content.
- Upon submission of photos and videos, you consent that the assets shall become properties of OSM Thome.
- By joining the contest, the entrant is considered to have granted OSM Thome the permission or license to use the photos, along with the names of the participants, for various publications, marketing collateral and for other purposes.
- The following photographs are disqualified:
- Photographs that are digitally or otherwise enhanced or altered for creative purposes. Altered Images refer to photographs manipulated and applied with special effects (colorizing, toning, collage, photo composites, HDR, etc.). However, minor adjustments, including sharpening, contrast and slight color adjustment or the digital equivalents, are acceptable
- Photographs that have been submitted to or won in any other contests or have been published in print or online (posted in social media are not accepted as well).
- Photos that violate another person’s rights, including but not limited to copyright.
- Photos which are highly immoral, relatively obscene and/or in violation of public moral and/or public policy.
- Photos that violate general company policies
- Photos uploaded publicly in Facebook without any consent from OSM Thome will be disqualified.
Criteria for Judging
| Criteria | % |
| Relevance to the Theme | 30% |
| Creativity | 25% |
| Overall impact | 25% |
| Photo Quality | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Safety Statement
Always take utmost care to ensure that you do not endanger yourselves or anyone else during the photo shoot. Notify Master or senior officer onboard before undertaking the task so that all hazards and risks can be assessed as per nature of operation.
Data Privacy Act
Upon accepting this invitation, you allow the Department organizers and Corporate Communications team to use the photos/videos that include you and your name intended for marketing purposes only. You may email [email protected] with any objections and concerns regarding DPA consent for this activity.
