News in Brief
Consort Sponsors Throwdown in Vula’a
10 January 2025
Consort Express Lines is once again a proud sponsor of the Throwdown in Vula’a, a CrossFit based fitness competition held annually since 2019 in Hula village, Rigo District of Central Province and is targeted towards the young people of Hula village.
TiV Founder and CrossFit Port Moresby owner, Kila Kilaverave, expressed gratitude for Consort’s ongoing sponsorship. “Steamships and Consort have been strong supporters of the event since 2022, and we are thankful their continued commitment,” said Kilaverave.
Throwdown in Vula’a has become a highly anticipated community fixture which promotes healthy lifestyles, fitness and inclusivity. Consort’s General Manager, Antony Riley highlighted this sentiment commenting, “Consort is very pleased to sponsor the Throwdown in Vula’a for 2025. Kila and his team have continually organised an exceptional event that fosters inclusivity and brings the entire community together.”
Kilaverave highlighted the unique spirit of TiV., “The young people in Hula are incredibly competitive” he said. “A special part of competing as an at TiVis the option to donate any prize winnings to a family or individual in need. Antony exemplified this spirit last year as he competed in the Open Mens Division coming 3rd, and donated his food prizes and wheelbarrow to an elderly widow whose son suffered a stroke. This act of kindness captures the essence of TiV and the positive impact the event has on the community.”
The TiV will take place this year on Saturday, 11th January. “We’re looking forward to having Antony compete again. There’ll be some friendly competition and camaraderie between Antony and the young men he has competed with and befriended,” said Kilaverave.
Kilaverave plans to further grow the sport and event in Hula and Port Moresby, welcoming additional businesses, competitors and volunteers who would like to participate in the day
Pacific Palms Property Supports Fire Service with Donation
20 November 2024
Pacific Palms Property is pleased to share our recent contribution to the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Fire Services, reflecting our commitment to supporting those who work diligently to keep our community safe. We have donated essential furniture to the Downtown Station and several other stations in Port Moresby, aiming to assist in their important work.
This initiative was coordinated by our Fire Risk Management team, with the support of our Facilities & Services Department. We value our partnership with the PNG Fire Services and recognize the vital role they play in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. This donation is a small way for us to express our appreciation for their ongoing efforts.
We are grateful to the Superintendents and their teams who accepted the donations, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the PNG Fire Services. Together, we hope to enhance fire safety and contribute to creating a safer environment for everyone.
At Pacific Palms Property, we are committed to supporting our community in meaningful ways and will continue to look for opportunities to assist those who serve us all.
Class Training with Lloyds Register
20 November 2024
At Steamies, we are constantly training, upskilling and refreshing the knowledge and skills of our team, to remain up to date, and ensure that we are providing services which operate at international standards.
Between 12-14 November the fleet technical staff from Consort Express Lines and Pacific Towing took part in an intensive Classification and Statutory Surveys course, led by industry experts Mr. Pino Tatel and Mr. Wayne Stephen from Lloyd’s Register.
The course covered a wide range of essential maritime topics, with a focus on compliance and best practices in the shipping industry.
Key modules included:
• Ballast Water Treatment: Understanding the regulations and procedures for managing ballast water.
• SOLAS Surveys: An in-depth look at the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), covering survey requirements and safety protocols.
• Port State Control: Training on the standards and inspections performed by port authorities to ensure vessels meet international regulations.
• ISM Code: Exploring the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and its role in ensuring the safe management and operation of ships.
• ISPS Code: A review of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, focusing on security measures and compliance.
This training session was an excellent opportunity for our fleet technical staff to deepen their understanding of these critical regulatory frameworks, ensuring Steamships continued commitment to hashtag#safety, hashtag#compliance, and hashtag#OperationalExcellence.
We thank Mr. Tatel and Mr. Stephen for their expert instruction and congratulate our participants for their engagement and commitment to enhancing their knowledge and skills in these vital areas.
All Aboard!
13 November 2024
Steamships were thrilled to host - with STC Directors Louise Bromley and Christine Kasou - our very first Women On Board networking event in partnership with Papua New Guinea Institute of Directors (PNGID).
In a conscious effort to encourage equality and the need for more women in leadership positions, our team were honoured to be surrounded by a group of power house - industry movers and shakers to collaborate, listen to their experiences, share ideas and explore the challenges and triumphs of women in Papua New Guinea.