Photo: Pacific Towing towed a replacement 250m oil transfer hose from Port Moresby to an offshore export terminal in the Gulf of Papua in February as part of the terminal’s scheduled routine maintenance.  Pacific Towing also towed the replaced transfer hose back to Port Moresby. Pacific Towing (PacTow) is increasingly performing ocean towages, including outside of Papua New Guinea and broader Melanesia.  Recent months have seen the marine services company perform two towage projects from Northern Australia and another for an oil and gas major in the Gulf of Papua.  PacTow anticipates further growth in ocean towage services as barges and vessels, as well as heavy plant and equipment are sourced internationally for the imminent construction phase of PNG’s next LNG project. PacTow is a PNG business in its 46th year of operation.  Employing in excess of 200 staff, the company operates out of PNG’s five main ports as well as in Honiara, Solomon Islands.  Although harbour towage represents approximately 70 percent of its business, PacTow also provides a range of niche services to the oil and gas sector and is Melanesia’s leading salvage operator. General Manager Neil Papenfus reports that PacTow has provided international towage services for at least two decades but that these have increased in frequency over the last five years.  Two significant projects were the 2019 towage of a stranded barge from Micronesia to Indonesia, as well as the 2020 tandem towage of a vessel and barge from American waters in Guam. Papenfus says that PacTow has increased its capacity to perform long distance ocean tows and that this is “primarily due to the company’s refleeting programme” which it embarked upon in 2020.  The company’s 20-vessel fleet has been modernised and more than half of its tugs are Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugs.  Several vessels in PacTow’s fleet are also specialised ‘blue water’ tugs ideally suited to long distance tows, including multi-week projects such as international tows and salvages. The company’s diverse fleet and experienced crews have the capacity to tow a wide range of vessels and even ‘items’ as evident by its first three ocean tows for 2023. PacTow delivers excellent, reliable, and safe marine services through PNG and the broader region. A well-maintained fleet, as well as a dedicated and exceptionally trained team underpin the company’s ongoing expansion and success. PacTow is part of a larger sea and land logistics group wholly owned by Steamships Limited.  To learn more about PacTow:  www.pacifictowingmarineservices.com.

The Wan PNG platform has been moving from strength to strength over the last few weeks as it prepares for its official launch soon. After signing the Memorandum of Understanding between Papua LNG and Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited, the platform has now been presented at a number of events such as the recently organised Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industries breakfast on the 11th of May. The presentation was well received with numerous engaging questions. Significant interest was expressed by the audience after the event with a number of attendees reviewing the platform after the event and signing up. An additional session was organised at Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (who are the organisation who initiated, sponsored and had the vision to launch the project) which was attended by further local Papua New Guinean employers. Since then, the FM100 team carried out a live streamed interview that received a number of interested callers discussing how the platform will help the nation. It was explained how the platform will solve a number of challenges around skill shortages and finding jobs. The Wan PNG team is preparing for an official launch coming up over the next months which will be announced soon. Papua New Guineans will be encouraged to sign up during the official launch and take part in the platform which is aimed at driving prosperity in PNG by: Showcasing Local Talent: First and foremost, Wan PNG’s goal is to showcase the best PNG talent to both local and foreign business through a national candidate database. Kickstarting Careers: Wan PNG is dedicated to the promotion of internship and entry-level positions to school-leavers and other entrants into the workforce. Expanding Diversity: Wan PNG is committed to highlighting women and other under-represented people to employers to build a more diverse, successful workforce. Training and Upskilling: Job Seekers can access expert career advice and courses offered by the community of training partners to develop the skills they need to succeed. Educating and Informing: Job Seekers have instant access to news, resources, and courses offered by the community of educational partners to build the foundation for their future. Supporting Landowners: Wan PNG is dedicated to raising the participation and prospects of landowners across Papua New Guinea, including highlighted Wan PNG profiles. Beyond allowing employers to find suitable employees, the platform reveals the data on skill gaps identified on the platform, allowing training and education institutions to ensure they offer the right skill development needed by the nation now. New features are being continually added to help increase the development and sustainable employment of local PNG talent, so everyone can share in newfound resources and growing prosperity.

Photo: The apprentices and OTML Training Centre Staff at the indenture signing Thirty-seven (37) new apprentices have joined Ok Tedi Mining Limited’s (OTML) Apprenticeship Training Program, bringing the total number of apprentices currently undergoing the program to 73. The first-year apprentices signed their Indenture Contracts with OTML and the National Apprenticeship Trade Testing Board (NATTB) on May 16th in Tabubil, Western Province. The 37 apprentices include 19 males and 18 females who are enrolled in various trades including auto electrical, carpentry, cabinet making and joinery, electrical, heavy equipment fitter , maintenance fitting and machining, metal fabrication & welding, plumbing and refrigeration and air-conditioning. The apprentices will undergo 4 years of apprenticeship training which will include practical placements within the company, extension and block courses either onsite or through various registered institutions in the country that will contribute to the final attainment of their trade certificates. OTML General Manager People and Capability, Mark Stone welcomed the new apprentices and highlighted the importance of safety, discipline and professional conduct while in training emphasising the OTML values of Safety, Integrity and Teamwork to be used as guiding pillars in their apprenticeship journey. He said “safety is the most important thing in everything we do. If we can’t do it safely, then we simply can’t do it! We want people to work hard but go home at the end of the day without having done any damage to themselves, others or any equipment.” NATTB Officer, Lyn Kila, appealed to the new hires to ensure they embrace the opportunity with OTML and do their best to successfully complete the training program. Ms Kila said, “This is an opportunity that cannot be taken for granted and with the signing of this contract you are bonded by the contract to both NATTB and OTML. Follow the binding contract and the OTML rules and regulations to complete this training. This is a privilege that you need to take advantage of for a good career path in life." Since 1989, a total of 1,093 apprentices have undergone the OTML Apprenticeship Training Program.

Photo: Students from Tabubil International School with OTML Safety Mascots PITA and SES after a Road Safety Awareness. Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) staged a week-long awareness campaign in all its operational sites, of Fubilan/Folomian, Tabubil, Kiunga, Bige and Port Moresby focusing on ‘Light Vehicles and Mobile Equipment Safety’ during its National Mine Safety Week from April 30th to May 6th. According to Manager Safety, Anna Ila, “There has been an increase in trends from Light Vehicles and Mobile Equipment incidents over the past months. The theme is timely as it complements our efforts in addressing the issue.” OTML started off its National Mine Safety Week with a Fun Run/Walk on Sunday morning, 30th April, which saw over 200 participants from OTML and Business Partner employees. OTML Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kedi Ilimbit said the theme for this year highlights the need for more awareness with employees and the public. “The more awareness we do, the better we improve the outcome.” “We need to prevent and eliminate light vehicle and mobile equipment fatalities and incidents because as human beings we are in control of light vehicles and mobile equipment, it is not the other way around so we should be able to operate these machines safely,” Mr Ilimbit said. Speaking at the launch of the event on 30th April, OTML General Manager People and Capability, Mark Stone, emphasised the importance of working together with business partners to ensure OTML performs well in terms of safety. Much of the awareness activities that were rolled out included the safety pre-start activities, school awareness on road safety, games, quizzes and a panel discussion on OTML’S Community Radio Station, Radio Fly that saw active participation from OTML Departments and Business Partner employees. The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) sanctioned week is recognised each year by mining companies and projects in PNG.

ExxonMobil has appointed Tera Shandro, currently Senior Opportunity Evaluation Advisor to the ExxonMobil CEO & Management Committee, as its new Chairperson and Managing Director at ExxonMobil PNG Limited. Shandro takes over from outgoing Chairman and Managing Director, Peter Larden, who will become the Senior Upstream & Low Carbon Solutions Advisor to the Exxon Mobil Corporation CEO & Management Committee in Dallas, Texas. Since joining ExxonMobil’s Canadian affiliate Imperial Oil in 2003, Shandro has held both global Upstream and Downstream senior roles across engineering, research, operations, business planning and finance. She brings to PNG significant capital project execution experience in both Canada and the United States. “Tera is a people-first leader who will bring broad international expertise and perspective to PNG,” said Larden. “She is uniquely qualified to drive ExxonMobil’s continued growth in Papua New Guinea.” Appointed to PNG in March 2021, Larden's leadership has resulted in the achievement of multiple major milestones. The PNG LNG Project recorded two of its safest years on record, with the LNG Plant marking nine consecutive years without a Lost Time Incident. The Angore Project recommenced and is now on track to begin production in 2024. In collaboration with the PNG Government, he secured the successful execution of the P’nyang LNG Project Gas Agreement, and progressed Papua LNG Project FEED entry based on an enhanced downstream concept. “Two years passes quickly, especially when you reflect on all the amazing things that we have collectively achieved,” Larden said. “Thank you to our stakeholders for your partnership, I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to have led a world-class project that continues to redefine global benchmarks. “To my ExxonMobil PNG wanwoks I am honored to have worked with a team that delivers beyond all expectations. Because of you, my family and I depart PNG with fond memories and lifelong friendships.”

Photo from left to right: Luke Liria (KPHL), Richard Kassman (TotalEnergies), Wapu Sonk (KPHL), Jean Marc Noiray (TotalEnergies), Marie-Alix Dognin (Total Energies), Evan Shellshear (UBIDY). Credit: Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited To increase job opportunities for Papua New Guineans, the country's national petroleum frontrunner Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) is aiming to reduce the breach for the recruitment of potential national candidates for major resource projects and industrial sectors within the country. In a recent Memorandum of Understanding signing in Port Moresby with one of PNG's major LNG operators, KPHL welcomed the commitment of TotalEnergies to support the unique nation-building platform WAN PNG. The MoU was signed on Tuesday the 5th of May by TotalEnergies with a sponsorship of K250,000, making PNGLNG a major sponsor for the launch of the WAN PNG recruitment platform developed by Ubidy, a global recruitment marketplace for employers, jointly with KPHL. The platform is dedicated to expanding opportunities for local Papua New Guineans and increasing the development and employment of local PNG talent with the newfound opportunities in the country's booming resource and industrial sectors. In his remarks during the signing, managing director for KPHL Wapu Sonk said they have previously learnt from past instances in the PNG LNG project that job participants within the sector faced significant difficulties when using different recruitment platforms. This had influenced and prompted the state entity to establish WAN PNG, which is a national career database and career portal. "What we did was to build from lessons learnt in the PNG LNG project where we have different people processing the different applicants. We wanted to invest in a platform that every Papua New Guinean will register their interest ahead of time for jobs," he said. "KPHL has identified an opportunity to assist petroleum and other industries’ development and had established the WAN PNG portal. Similar to our support of Kumul Petroleum Academy, (and) plans for a fabrication facility and construction academy, we have a responsibility to play a much bigger role in the industry than just passively holding the State equity in petroleum developments," Mr Sonk said. The platform is managed by KPHL to increase the sustainable employment of local talent. This commitment by TotalEnergies demonstrates their intention to maximise national content in this LNG project with respect to employment of qualified Papua New Guineans during construction and operation, he added. "The platform will provide a clear pathway to employment no matter whether one is a student, school leaver, university graduate, employed or unemployed. It will provide access to training, life skills, career advice and employment opportunities," Mr Sonk said. An official and representative of TotalEnergies expressed during the signing of the MoU that the firm is very glad to contribute to the platform, mostly to the rollout and the expansion of such an important tool for development. "We understand that this is such an important aspect to bring out competency towards the development of the Papua LNG project," the official said. KPHL's strategic vision for the future includes investment in initiatives that serve to diversify the economy beyond the extractive industry, in which the establishment of WAN PNG is part of the strategy to build a foundation for broadening employment opportunity across regions and industry sectors throughout the nation. The development has shown that Kumul Petroleum and its partners recognize their responsibility as a National Oil Company to deliver greater prosperity to the people of Papua New Guinea.

BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) has appointed Nuni Kulu as the new Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO) on Wednesday 26th April, 2023, making Ms. Kulu the first Papua New Guinean woman to have this leadership role in its history. With a career that spans over 25 years in the banking industry, Ms. Kulu entered as a graduate trainee in 1998, before moving into Retail Banking in 2019. Ms. Kulu worked across various roles at BSP and was later appointed to General Manager where she led the first Digital Strategy Business Unit for BSP. After the recent resignation of Frank van der Poll, Ms. Kulu was appointed as the internal successor to the GCOO role and will now be responsible for the Bank’s operations functions across PNG and the six Pacific Island countries in which BSP operates. BSP Group CEO Mark Robinson said, “The strategic role of GCOO is critically important for BSP. It requires a leader who fosters relationships based on integrity, is focused on the operational efficiency of the bank and builds internal team capability through process improvement.” Mr. Robinson added, “Ms. Kulu understands the nuances of working in complex and challenging environments. Her deep knowledge of banking, digital, and her connection to customer and community will support BSP to continue to transform our banking services”. After her appointment Ms. Kulu announced, “I am privileged to be in a position to help shape the operations of the largest bank across the Pacific and I am committed to making banking easier for our customers. I am honoured to assume the Chief Operating Officer position within the Group and I hope to inspire and mentor others to take on similar leadership roles.” BSP Board Chairman, Robert Bradshaw remarked; “the BSP Board is delighted to see the investment BSP has made to promote the next generation of Papua New Guinean women as executive leaders, reflected in Ms. Kulu’s appointment to this senior role”. Ms. Kulu hails from Manus and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Australian National University. BSP is proud to support women in leadership through meritocracy and BSP invests in the development of both male and female leaders and encourages Papua New Guineans to excel in their areas of expertise.

Photo: Santos Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Gallagher. Photo credit: Attila Csaszar Strong sales revenue and free cash flow Sales revenue of US$1.6 billion in the first quarter First quarter production of 22.2 mmboe was lower than the prior quarter primarily due to reduced domestic gas volumes in Western Australia supported by extended production from the Bayu-Undan field Free cash flow of around US$720 million in the first quarter Strong balance sheet supportive of shareholder returns and delivering on strategy Completed US$466 million of announced US$700 million on-market share buyback at end March Barossa project 56 per cent complete – drilling activities remain suspended pending re-submission and approval of the environmental plan. Potential for drilling activities to recommence before the end of the year Pikka Phase 1 preparing for drilling activities in the second quarter of 2023 FEED entry on the integrated Papua LNG project in March 2023, with first production expected end 2027/early 2028 Dorado Offshore Project Proposal accepted by regulator in February 2023 to support development and we continue to refine an integrated development concept, with a focus on integrating the Pavo discovery and phase 2 via Varanus Island The impact of the proposed reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism are yet to be determined, as guidelines are not finalised. We continue to engage with the Government on the proposed changes Santos Energy Solutions focused on decarbonising the energy supply chain Moomba CCS project is 60 per cent complete with first injection expected early 2024 Construction of the first 0.25 tonnes per day Direct Air Capture unit complete with field trials in the Cooper Basin planned to commence in the first half of 2023 FEED work scopes complete for the Bayu-Undan CCS project including design of the offshore platform topsides CCS equipment Santos Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Gallagher said Santos delivered another solid quarter of production and cash flow generation with our diversified portfolio demonstrating the strength of our disciplined operating model. Free cash flow of around US$720 million positions the company well to maintain a strong balance sheet, deliver higher shareholder returns and invest in cash-generative critical fuels projects and decarbonisation. “Our Santos Energy Solutions business continues to work on building new revenue sources through decarbonisation projects. The Moomba CCS project, which will be one of the biggest in the world, is 60 percent complete and on track for first injection of CO2 next year. We have also established a partnership with Osaka Gas to investigate the feasibility of carbon neutral synthetic e-methane from green hydrogen in the Cooper Basin,” Mr Gallagher said. “Despite the uncertain external environment Santos continues to perform strongly against the backdrop of regulatory and economic uncertainty. The disciplined operating model we have in place positions us to deliver on our strategy to backfill and sustain our infrastructure, decarbonise and develop future clean fuels.”

Photo: Mr Kedi Illimbit, the new MD/CEO of OTML The Board of Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) has appointed Mr Kedi Ilimbit as the Company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective 17th April 2023.  Chairman of the Board, Mr Jeffrey Innes said that Mr Ilimbit was appointed following an international search campaign and a thorough assessment of candidates.  Mr Ilimbit was originally employed by OTML from 1995 to 2004 starting as a graduate mechanical engineer and working in various roles. He left OTML and worked at various mines in Australia including Blackwater, Peak Downs, Saraji, Prominent Hill, Cannington and Koolyanobbing, in senior and managerial roles. He returned to OTML in 2015 and has worked in Mine Maintenance, Processing, Asset Management and Operations & Community Support and is the current Acting CEO.  “The Board looks forward to working with Kedi and the Leadership Team to ensure the continuing success of Ok Tedi and the satisfaction of all our stakeholders’ expectations,” Mr Innes said.

Photo: Group photo after the Business Matching meeting in October 2022 between PNG and Indonesia SMEs Are you an entrepreneur and looking to grow your business to another level? Look no further, as AIDAN Limited is an international consultancy, networking and business development company aiming to empower entrepreneurial professionals and creating International Business Pathways (IBP) for Papua New Guinean businesses. AIDAN Limited has two IBP presentations scheduled for 19th and 27th April 2023. These presentations are on what the IBP is about, and the why and how of it. AIDAN Ltd.'s IBP is a homegrown innovative, structured and integrated economic empowerment model and system for SMEs who are hungry for change and are looking specifically to find overseas suppliers and buyers to grow their businesses. The IBP is 80% self-education and 20% other benefits from international exposure structured around three pillars: Pillar I - International B2B networking events, trade exposition and factory visits. Pillar II - Business matching with suppliers and buyers. Pillar III - Supply chains with partner countries, imports, and exports. "Our IBP tagline is 'Design Locally Applied Globally.' I want to open new business opportunities for Papua New Guineans to experience evolutionary entrepreneurial skills and develop their businesses,” says Marianna Ellingson, Managing Director of AIDAN Ltd. “I have established partnerships with Indonesian and Filipino SMEs through which other Papua New Guinean businesses can access and establish their own international partnerships. So far, we have had local business matching meetings on the wings of the Trade Expo to Indonesia (Jakarta) since 2019, and the trade mission Philippines (Manila) since 2022. My next target is either Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, or Vietnam,” she adds. Ms. Ellingson is an Australian Certified business coach with a Bachelor of Arts from UPNG and a Master’s degree holder in Arts specializing in International Affairs from the Ohio University through a Fulbright Scholarship Award. She also earned a postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Management from Bristol University in the United Kingdom through self-sponsorship while working in London. Ms. Ellingson has worked as an international and civil servant starting with the Department of Foreign Affairs as a young diplomat in the 1980s, to Deputy Secretary, Department of Planning and Monitoring and briefly as Acting Secretary in 2004, moving on as head of Planning at the Commonwealth Secretariat on London from 2004 to 2010. After 6 years as Director General for the Office of Tourism, Arts and Culture from 2010 to 2016, she semi-retired and registered her company AIDAN Ltd. in 2013, which began operations in 2018. AIDAN Ltd is a 100% nationally owned business based in Port Moresby founded by Ellingson, who hails from Kwato Island in the Milne Bay Province. She wanted to follow her passion in creating innovative and successful businesses using her international experience and entrepreneurial skillset. The name of her company was derived from her maternal grandparents, who were her role models, with the inclusion of the first three letters of their names. Businesses who wish to register with AIDAN Limited and be able to enjoy the packages for the two partner countries can do so by 31st of March 2023. To know more about AIDAN Ltd., call 78887088 or 72245976, or message them on these Whatsapp numbers.

The National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) of Papua New Guinea has further improved the country’s oil spill response capabilities.  February saw senior representatives from key maritime stakeholders attend Level 3 Oil Spill Response Training in Port Moresby.  The training comes on the back of the country’s first National Spill Response Exercise held last November. The NMSA is the lead agency for coordinating the response to spills of oils and other pollutants in PNG’s waters.  The Level 3 training it recently coordinated was conducted by Oil Spill Response Ltd, a Singapore-based industry-funded cooperative that provides preparedness, response, and intervention services to members such as the NMSA. Stakeholders represented at the training were relevant government entities, including the PNG Defence Force and PNG Ports Corporation, businesses such as Puma Energy, Pacific Towing, and AES, as well as Pacific Maritime College and the PNG Conservation & Environment Protection Agency (CEPA).  Several of these organisations, including marine services and towage company Pacific Towing, also played significant roles in the 2022 National Spill Response Exercise – an emergency response simulation training drill conducted in Port Moresby’s Fairfax Harbour. Pacific Towing is Melanesia’s leading spill response and salvage operator, as well as the region’s only member of the International Salvage Union and International Spill Control Organization.  General Manager Neil Papenfus was enthusiastic about the Level 3 training that he attended together with other members of his senior leadership team. Papenfus said that it was “excellent to see so many significant stakeholders come together for the training which had not previously been run in PNG.  The training strengthens our collective capacity to respond quickly and effectively to any maritime emergencies and spills that may occur in the future.”  The NMSA’s investment in improving the effectiveness and efficiency with which PNG can deal with a major spill is timely given the expansion of the country’s oil and gas sector.  Not only will production greatly increase in the next three to four years (and therefore the number of export tankers in PNG waters) but so too will the sector’s logistical requirements associated with the imminent construction phase of the TotalEnergies led Papua LNG project – the vast majority of materials needed for the construction will be sourced internationally and arrive by ship.  It is estimated that maritime traffic in Port Moresby alone will increase by 30 percent during the first 18 months of the construction phase. A further driver of increased maritime traffic in PNG – including much bigger vessels with larger fuel loads – is the refurbishment, modernisation, and expansion of many of the country’s ports, funded largely by the Australian Government. NMSA Executive Manager Maritime Operations, Captain Krzysztof Orlowski, emphasised that it was not only the anticipated increase in vessel traffic that necessitated an improved spill response capacity for PNG.  He stressed that looking after the marine environment was perhaps more important for a country like PNG than most others, given its rich biodiversity and centrality to the cultural and commercial well-being of many communities.  “Local coastal people heavily rely on the health of our waterways to provide for their families.  It is common for people to catch fish so that they have food on the table, as well as additional fish to sell at the market so that they have cash for essentials like medicine and education.  As such, we have much more to protect here than just profits and reputation.  Our growing investment in training, as well as our simulation exercises better position us to do exactly that” said Captain Orlowski. To learn more about PNG’s National Maritime Safety Authority:  www.nmsa.gov.pg

Wan PNG is a platform and community dedicated to expanding opportunities for local Papua New Guineans. Its goal is to increase the development and sustainable employment of local PNG talent, so everyone in our great nation can share in newfound resources and growing prosperity. With the goal of empowering individuals and businesses with the skills and people they need to succeed in the 21st century world, the Wan PNG platform spans three core areas for job seekers: Employment opportunities: Gain experience with internships, start earning with entry positions, or upgrade your career with the next big job. Career advice: Advance your career with expert advice and professional resources, and stay up-to-date on the latest news. Education and training: Expand your employment prospects by upgrading your knowledge, skills, and competencies through courses. For employers it provides: Free access to upload jobs and find the best talent. Smart matching between jobs and candidates. Diversity promoting candidate suggestions reaching a wide pool of talent. The platform's primary objective is to promote lifelong learning and employment and simultaneously bridge the skills gap in Papua New Guinea by providing accessible training opportunities to all its citizens. WanPNG believes that by investing in the development of its people, Papua New Guinea can unlock its full potential and become a more prosperous nation. WanPNG is now available for job seekers and employers. Visit the website now at www.wanpng.com to learn more.

The St John ambulance service responded to over 21,000 emergencies across Papua New Guinea in 2022. In addition to being Papua New Guinea’s main emergency ambulance service, St John is the nation’s leading first aid training provider equipping thousands of workers with essential first aid skills and knowledge. With just one day of training, St John’s expert first aid trainers can equip your workers with the basic skills to handle all kinds of first aid emergencies. Workplace accidents and injuries are a common occurrence and it is essential for employers to have a competent workforce that can respond effectively to emergencies. St John’s workplace first aid courses ensure your workforce is equipped with the first aid training to assist a sick or injured person. It also helps organizations comply with legal requirements, reduce workplace injuries and fatalities and promote a culture of safety and preparedness. The Papua New Guinea St John Ambulance provides training routinely in Port Moresby and Lae, and can facilitate training at any location in PNG, which makes it easy for workers to gain or maintain their first aid qualifications. St John’s first aid trainers come from a variety of backgrounds, enabling them to contribute real-life experiences to the training environment. Each course, based on St John Ambulance Australia’s training resources, goesthrough rigorous appraisal by training and health specialists including St John’s Papua New Guinea’s medical expert advisory panel - made up of some of the industry’s leading physicians and health professionals, who ultimately endorse the clinical training content components of the first aid courses. St John CEO Matt Cannon said, “this rigorous appraisal process gives clients the confidence of St John’s commitment to delivering the highest quality in training content and delivery in Papua New Guinea.” Workplace first aid courses cover a broad range of topics, including basic life support, wound care, bandaging, splinting, CPR and using an AED. Participants learn how to identify and manage different medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, burns, fractures, and poisoning. Each training program is designed to be flexible and can be delivered on-site or at one of our training centres. If you want to ensure that your workplace is prepared to respond to emergencies, contact St John today to learn more about our workplace first aid training.

Photo: Transportable duplex with ensuites PNG Forest Products has produced an innovative range of transportable, modular solutions for mining, gas and petroleum camps that provide instant accommodation without the need for on-site construction. Each unit in the range is affixed to a steel chassis skid frame with lifting eyes for easy craning onto trucks for transport to site. Projects Maintenance Superintendent at K92 Mine Site, Reis Colley, explains why these modular units are a real game changer for mining camps. “As K92 Mine is growing and expanding we were considering different accommodation options when PNGFP proposed a transportable 2-bedroom individual ensuite unit with a verandah. I presented this to the Management team as a quicker option than the traditional timber long houses we have been installing.” “We initially purchased 18 of these units and installed them near existing accommodation units, which allowed us to use established infrastructure and minimise disruption to current camp rooms.  When the first units were installed and inspected it was agreed to continue with the purchase and installation of these units as they provided 2 ensuite rooms with a verandah on a footprint about the same size as a 20ft Container.” “As the modular unit is built in the PNGFP factory offsite, once delivered it only had to be lifted onto the footings and connected to the plumbing and electrical services, so we could have rooms available quickly. This also allowed for us to hand over completed sections and continue with more footing and infrastructure installation for the next deliveries.” The Transportable Duplex with Ensuite provides comfortable accommodation for two with each unit containing a bathroom, hot water heater, air conditioning and all internal plumbing and electrical fixtures & fittings. Including verandahs, this duplex is priced from K69,000. There is also a Transportable 4-Man Duplex without ensuite, which accommodates two persons per unit and is priced from only K62,425. Supplementing these are Transportable Ablution Blocks which come in a number of configurations including: Male/Female with three toilets each side; a six-toilet unit; a six-shower unit; or a three-toilet/three-shower unit, all with four handwash basins. Priced from K64,600, these ablution blocks are also ideal for rural schools, health clinics and aid posts around the country, and come with the option of a septic tank kit.  For situations where space is an issue, PNGFP have designed a 3-Storey stackable duplex with ensuites, priced from K295,000.  All prices quoted are ex-Lae and ex-GST. As with all PNGFP Engineered Wood Products, the timber and plywood components are produced from durable, lightweight, pressure treated PNG plantation pine, manufactured to Australian and NZ standards. PNGFP’s unique preservative pressure treatment method ensures full protection from rotting and termites, so you know these units are built to last. For more information contact the NiuBuild team on 478 8111 or 478 8100 or email buildingsales@pngfp.com.

CCW Cabinet Works is a locally owned and operated business in Cairns, Australia that provides high-quality commercial cabinetry solutions. Our team of skilled craftsmen designs and builds custom cabinets to suit any commercial space, from office fit-outs and retail shops to schools and hospitals to name a few. Having completed projects throughout New Guinea for banks, museums, and apartment fit-outs CCW feels blessed to have built relationships with reputable builders and clients over the years. Our commercial cabinetry services include: Design and consultation - Our team works closely with clients to understand their needs and provide expert design and consultation services to ensure we create the perfect cabinetry solution for their needs. Fabrication - Using the latest technology and equipment, we fabricate all cabinetry pieces in our state-of-the-art workshop. This ensures that every piece of cabinetry is manufactured to our high standards. Installation - Our team of installers will ensure your cabinetry is installed efficiently and professionally, minimising any disruption to your projects. Maintenance and repair - We understand the importance of maintaining your cabinetry investment, which is why we offer maintenance and repair services to keep your cabinetry looking its best. Our industry experience includes retail shops, hospitality venues, medical and dental practices, office fit-outs, schools and other educational facilities, hospitals, apartment fit-outs, and bespoke high-end residential fit-outs, to name a few. Why choose CCW Cabinet Works? Quality craftsmanship Performance Industry experience and high reputation Competitive pricing Ability to meet tight deadlines Contact us today to discuss your commercial cabinetry needs. We look forward to working with you. Enquiries at: info@ccwcabinetworks.com.au or Follow us on Instagram and Facebook “ccwcabinetworks”