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I'm deeply grateful to J-phil company of reaching this remarkable milestone for over 25 years and gone this far with immeasurable help and huge extended support by this company. We are proud and fortunate having journeyed and sailed with the company up to this time. More power and more success!

If you want to know someone's mind, listen to his words. If you want to know someone's heart, watch for his actions. A true leader does not work because of recognition but works to make his people knowledgeable and powerful. Keep on learning and sharing your knowledge as you will be remembered once they need to apply the learnings, knowledge and understanding that you have shared.

I've been with J-Phil Marine Inc. for the past 25 years and it has become like family to me. The company has always treated me with respect and care, whether I’m onboard or onshore. They give importance to our safety, well-being and career growth. That's a big part of why I've stayed this long, because I know they truly value us seafarers. If you're looking for a company you can rely on, I definitely recommend J-Phil Marine Inc. You won't just be joining a company - you'll be part of a team that support each other like family.

The life of a seafarer embodies resilience, adaptability, and unwavering spirit. My 26 years of service with the exceptional team at J-Phil have not just been a career, but a journey of shared growth and immense pride for my entire family. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunities J-Phil has provided, enabling me to face the unpredictable nature of the sea with courage, learn and evolve from every challenge, and become the seafarer I am today, a success story that resonates throughout my family. Their unwavering commitment to their people has created a sense of belonging that extends beyond me, offering my brothers, sons, nephews, and other relatives the same chance to build successful and meaningful careers at sea, making J-Phil feel like an extension of our own family. This incredible journey has been further enriched by the unwavering support of my family, with whom I share this bond of seafaring fostered by J-Phil, a company that has become an integral part of our family's history and future. Let us remember the countless miles we've sailed and the invaluable knowledge we've accumulated, all nurtured within the supportive framework of J-Phil, a company that has fostered success across generations of my family, filling us with pride for our association. May this understanding fuel our determination to face future endeavors, knowing that the journey itself empowers us to overcome any horizon, a journey we continue together, supported by J-Phil's steadfast commitment and the constant love and encouragement of my beloved family in my heart, forever thankful for the opportunities we have all received, a source of immense pride for our entire family.

First and foremost, I extend my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the Candava Family—especially to my dear friend, Capt. Leo Candava—as well as to J. Phil Management and Staff, all Principal Owners, and Crewing Managers for your unwavering support. Your kindness has not only been a blessing to me and my family but also to all of us under your care and guidance. My career began over three decades ago, and like J. Phil, it started with a single dream. Along the way, many chapters & charts of that journey have been written and folded. Both of us & our Family have sailed through rough seas to reach the blessed destination where we now stand. I have always admired the family-oriented approach you foster in your relationships with all of us. Your dedication and passion are truly immeasurable. With optimism, I look forward to the continued development of many homegrown crew members and officers. May you continue to serve as a bridge—transforming the dreams of simple seafarers into the realities of responsible leaders and officers navigating the vast oceans of the world.