News in Brief
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
Prime Minister Marape Meets Steamships Executives, Welcomes New Managing Director
03 July 2024
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape had a productive meeting with top executives of one of Papua New Guinea's oldest trading companies, Steamships Trading Company, in Port Moresby this morning. The meeting took place over breakfast and included discussions with the outgoing Managing Director, Mr. Rupert Bray, and the newly appointed Managing Director, Mr. Chris Daniells.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Marape expressed his pleasure at hearing from Mr. Bray and Mr. Danielsl, both of whom voiced their confidence in the country's economy and the Marape-Rosso Government’s economic management. They highlighted the creation of a conducive environment that has helped restore investor confidence over the past five years, from May 2019 to May 2024.
Steamships Trading Company, which began operations in 1918, has been a significant player in Papua New Guinea’s growth and development. The company has expanded into various sectors, including property development, hotels, shipping, logistics, and more.
Mr. Bray and Mr. Daniells shared with Prime Minister Marape their ambitious plans to transform Port Moresby’s Central Business District (CBD). This includes redeveloping existing properties into modern hotel complexes and office buildings. Notably, they discussed the redevelopment of the Moresby Inn, situated opposite their iconic Grand Papua Hotel.
Additionally, Steamships Trading Company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company is partnering with PNG Power Ltd to promote and develop clean, green, and sustainable energy solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The Down Town Plaza has already seen a significant upgrade with the installation of solar panels on its rooftop, a step towards utilising renewable energy sources.
This initiative is part of Steamships' long-term commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Prime Minister Marape has been vocal in calling on industrialised and developed countries to take concrete actions to reduce carbon emissions and protect small island nations in the Pacific from the adverse effects of global warming.