News in Brief
Steamships Supports Femili PNG
24 April 2017
Family and sexual violence (FSV) is a major problem in Papua New Guinea that demands the attention of all businesses and citizens of the country. There are a number of organizations that work tirelessly to address the issues in the country, and provide support and protection for survivors of violence.
Steamships is supportive of such organisations and is excited to partner with Femili PNG to sponsor the Rosie Batty lectures at the University of Technology in Lae on April 25 and at the University of Papua New Guinea on 27th April.
While in PNG, Ms Batty will also visit Femili PNG’s case management centre in Lae, which provides support services to women, men and children who are affected by family and sexual violence. The Centre is funded by the Australian Government.
“The prevalence of family and sexual violence in Papua New Guinea is an urgent and well-documented issue. Other countries, including our neighbors Australia, have recognized the issue and much is being done, through both legislatively, and the work of campaigners such as Rosie Batty, to address this appalling social evil”, said the Managing Director of Steamships, Mr Peter Langslow.
“Femili PNG has also been a tireless advocate against FSV, particularly in Lae and Morobe, and it is a wonderful initiative to bring Ms Batty to PNG to share her story with our young people, and to put the spotlight on the issue of family and sexual violence” Rosie Batty is the CEO and Founder of the Luke Batty Foundation. Rosie began campaigning for better responses to FSV after her 11-year-old son Luke Batty was murdered by his father in a public assault after cricket training in 2014. During her visit to PNG, Rosie will share her personal story and also share some of the lessons learned in Australia’s response to FSV.
Pacific Towing sends two more staff to Hong Kong
19 January 2017
Pacific Towing (PNG) Ltd. seafarers, Mate 4, Mathew Pune & Engineer Cadet, Thomas Mangung, spent December with Hong Kong Salvage & Towage Co Ltd. on a work experience programme on their tugs in the sixth busiest port in the world.
They gained insight into the operating & maintenance of large tugs with 5,000 brake horse power engines that develop 77 ton bollard pull. They learnt about Hong Kong Salvage & Towage Co Ltd. safety systems and observed and participated in harbour towage moves on huge tanker & container ships. Mathew said, “The exposure was a great opportunity.
We have truly enjoyed, gained and experienced some new things from what we have observed.” Thomas said, “The Chief Engineers taught me how a person can perform the engine room maintenance precisely and safely. I was challenged to learn as much as I can.” Gerard Kasnari, Pacific Towing (PNG) Ltd. Designated Person Ashore, said that this was the second team to attend the Hong Kong work experience programme and that the company would continue supporting the exercise. Mr. Kasnari added, ‘Our crews are implementing their new skillsets and this enhances our existing high safety and performance standards.’ Neil Papenfus, Pacific Towing (PNG) Ltd. General Manager, thanked Hong Kong Salvage & Towage Co Ltd., their General Manager, Mr. Cliff Chow, the Operations Manager Mr. K Lam, and their tug crew and staff for their support and assistance. ‘They have been very generous,’ said Mr. Papenfus, ‘and we really appreciate their help and guidance.’
Steamships donates K10,000 to PNG Paralympic Committee
21 December 2016
Steamships continues to support the PNG Paralympic Committee with its annual donation of K10,000. Honorary President and Chef de Mission of PNG Paralympic Committee Dr Kefu Ma said that donations from Steamships for over 19 years since 1997 have assisted the officials and most importantly the Athletes with Disability to prepare for various national and international events.
Secretary General of PNG Paralympic Rosemary Mawe thanked Steamships for their continued support and added that the money would greatly assist preparations for our 2017 activities which include the BSP PNG Games in Kimbe in March, then thereafter training program in preparation for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games on 4th – 15th April.
Mawe added that, PNGPC is privileged to have such a premier organization in the country to support its efforts in realizing the dreams of PNG elite Athletes with Disability and we greatly value this partnership.
EWT First Quadruple Road Train
01 December 2016
EWT POM have recently started pulling the first quadruple road train. Hooking up two A'trailers and a 40ft heavy duty skeleton trailer onto a prime mover, drivers Mr Sogo Hao & Mr Tom Sare have been able to transport up to 40 empty 20ft containers from EWT Baruni Depot to POM Wharf Shed 4 and Motukea Port in a period of 6 hours. This operation has been made possible by the hard work of EWT management and Training Department in training a few drivers and having the trust and belief that this almost impossible operation could be carried out. All safety measures were taken into consideration prior to the truck being on the road with these containers. EWT is looking at having more semi-trailer drivers trained in pulling this quadruple road train so it can serve its clients to the best of its ability.