“Capt. Gregorio Oca’s attention to cleanliness and detail speaks of a man for whom no detail is ever too small to improve or make better.”

The hospital facilities and staff are updated in terms of equipment and training, so they can serve the seafarers and their families better.

“Being loyal and being genuine. I learned these from Capt. Oca. These traits are extremely important.”

Capt. Oca told us, ‘Love your work. We are here to serve the seafarers—we shouldn’t argue with them.’”

“To dedicate myself to work with the same passion and commitment we give our own families. This is because our work means so much to seafarers, who in turn sacrifice so much for their families.”

“Keeping one’s word. Owning up to one’s actions. Learning to trust and to be trusted in return.” These are among the values that Engr. James Blanco learned from Capt. Gregorio S. Oca