Captain Alberto Allievi

 Esso Panama during sea trials at Monfalcone in 1958. My father was on board as Captain during the trials. Photo thanks to A.C., from his collection 

Esso Panama at the Monfalcone shipyard. Next to it under construction Esso Puerto Rico (Picture from Mr. Fulvio Petronio Collection)

Esso Panama under construction at Monfalcone Shipyard (Mr. Fulvio Petronio Collection)

This is the Esso Panama Quarterboard (or name plate). I purchased it from a private collector in 2004. When I got it it was in very poor condition (see picture below). I have restored to the present condition and it is now hanging in my house. This has a very high sentimental value for me as my father was the first Captain of this ship.

Quarterboard in original conditions when I purchased it.

Esso Panama after lenghtening in 1962 - Picture from Auke Visser's Esso Tankers site

Esso Panama approaching Esso Saba in the Gulf of Mexico for lightering operation 

(picture from Auke Visser site)

He was the first captain of Esso Panama joining the ship during fitting out at Monfalcone shipyard

My father (right) with Chief Engineer Mr. Sturman

My father (right) again with Chief Engineer Mr. Sturman on the bridge of Esso Panama.