News in Brief
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.
Meri Save Trades
12 July 2024
Our outgoing MD Rupert Bray today spoke with the companies participating in IFC - International Finance Corporation & PNG Business Coalition for Women Meri SaveTrades program about why better balanced workplaces matters to us, and why it matters to PNG that our workplaces are more inclusive.
The Meri Save Trades initiative, an 18-month program, will equip firms with the know-how to strengthen recruitment, promotion and retention of women in technical and trades positions and build safe and respectful workplaces for all. Helping the private sector create more and better jobs for women, including in leadership, has the potential to boost business productivity and drive economic growth in PNG.
Supporting women to participate in more and better roles can have a hugely beneficial impact for the community and improves socio-economic conditions for all. Edea Bouraga, President IEPNG Port also shared her experience as a trailblazer in a male-dominated sector.
Steamies are proud to be participating in the Meri SaveTrades program.
We're focusing on initiatives to recruit and retain women in non traditional jobs and build a safe respectful and family friendly workplace.
#GenderEquality #PNGourHome