SUBSEA HOSE INSTALLATION

13 months ago, a young, slim and handsome prince was swimming above the surface of 70m water at Bashayer 2 MT. We were anxiously connecting SPM subsea hoses and umbilicals and later installed the strings beginning from sunset. It was on 19th March, 2007. The photo shows the prince was wearing navy blue coverall and riding on the marine hose. At that time, I wished I could swim like him. Now, his figure is beyond the medium size. Never mine, as long as someone loves him very much!!!!

WATCHING AFTER THE BUDDY

The man who was entrusted to take stock of OSW equipments for re-exportation. His other task was to ensure Raja Muhamad behave in reasonable manner. He was like a "malaikat" recording his and Raja movement. He had a lot of money in his black pouch and he went to sleep with the pouch intact!!!

AN ENJOYABLE MOMENT

Everybody including the Chief Officer of Dina Star gave their helping hands. It was a happy moment as everybody felt the time for them to leave for home had coming nearer.

THE LEADER THAT TAKE THE HEAT

Close up view of Muzaffar. The leader in action.

THE MAN THAT YOU CAN RELY ON

Muzaffar (on top of red container), Raja (blue coverall) and Ady (not in picture) were working together on barge "Nautica Wave" to offload OSW 20 ft container. Muzaffar was the key factor in the whole demobilization operation.

NEVER LOOK BACK

At last, some of the items leave the site forever... There is no look back.

DINA STAR CHIEF OFFICER

Proudly present the Chief Officer of tug "Dina Star". The man that lives above Red Sea water for close to 36 months. What a patience human being/ male!!! I am proud to have him around. He is one of my very few favourite suppliers of fresh fish.

All movements at the barges location during OSW equipment demobilization have given him and many others on Arabian Ann, Tug Majid and Tug Dina Star signs of hope that they will be leaving the country/Red Sea soon. InsyaAllah. May Allah bless all of them that have sacrificed their personal life for this land of uncertainties.

HIGH HOPE

Tuanku, where is your hard hat? You are really hard headed.

It is an ambitious plan to deliver this 20 ft container to a nearby jetty for unloading onto a trailer truck. The King is standing in front of the lifting activity with high hope mixes with concerns. The plan has failed to complete because Allah has His own plan. InsyaAllah it will reach him someday. Nothing is certain even our provision for tomorrow. Allah knows better. At least Tuanku and Muzaffar had made the very best effort.

Remember what I say "Land of Uncertainties, Testing Your Patience and Endurance"

PROUDLY PRESENT

Proud to present to the their boss that OSW items are still in good condition and order.

SOLE ANN

The sole transport between the Arabian Ann and the shore, the "Sole Ann". A multipurpose work boat.

LEAVING THE PAST

The King and Ady were unloading diving equipments from the Sole Ann to the temporary jetty.

BACK TO THE PAST MEMORIES

The King is obviously can be differentiate among the three. The other two are common people. We are on Sole Ann approaching the Arabian Ann (the working barge).

FIRST THING IN MIND

First thing that the King asked me when he arrived at Port Sudan was food. He missed the "Kharuf" rib very much. See how much he had gained weight!!! I have enough fat already....

RETURN OF THE KING

The King (wearing light blue T-shirt) was so excited to recover his throne at Port Sudan. I have never seen a person who was so anxious to be here. He must be a damn good asset to the company that he works with. If a person can make his way and survive at this land of excitement, I would give him a multiple medal of honor. I was glad to see him back to this hometown after 9 months living in exile. Was there any significant change here?

The photo shows Raja Muhamad and Ady arrive at the Mercure Hotel (previously Port Sudan Hilton).