Protect Yourself message by M/T Orpheus

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to M/T Orpheus crew members for this lovely message addressed to all of us ashore and onboard our managed fleet on what's important in protecting ourselves from COVID-19.

Source:  Capt. Joonee M. Quevedo, Master, MT ORPHEUS

 

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