Celebrating 24 Years Anniversary

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Today, Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) have reached another momentous milestone, celebrating a stellar 24 years of service as the nation’s sole Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipping provider, further cementing her place in history as the leading deepwater shipping company in Brunei Darussalam. Building on our successes over the past two decades, we now set our sights on the future of the local maritime industry, venturing beyond the horizon. While we remain committed to continue to be a safe and reliable shipping company for Brunei LNG, the past year have also seen BGC’s ship operating in the Middle East, Indian sub-continent, France and Australia waters from the usual Japan, China and Malaysia routes. These sets the tone of how we need to evolve and adapt to the changing business environment. Soon, we will also be launching our new Bridge Simulator Training Centre (BSTC) – a pioneering step for BGC to support the development of the local maritime industry, enabling access to in-house navigational trainings and assessments. In embracing the unpredictable challenges of the maritime industry, together, with the current COVID-19 situation, we are treating these as a catalyst for exploring new means of working, increase adoption of digital technologies to ensure uninterrupted operations and improve the level of efficiency within the company. Next year, we will be celebrating our silver jubilee, an auspicious milestone which captures all the incredible achievements of our people, our company, for the safe, reliable, and uninterrupted service to Brunei Darussalam. We wish to thank all our staff and seafarers, past and present, for the dedication, commitment and hard work in making Brunei Gas Carriers into what she is today. Happy 24th Anniversary to BGC, and may we continue to grow and prosper in all our undertakings, together, as a team. BGC… Shipping Energy First-Class #bgcanniversary #bruneimaritime #bruneigascarriers #bruneishipping

International Women’s Day

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In conjunction with the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022, Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) recently held several engagements with its staff to speak about the importance of this year’s IWD theme, “Break the Bias”. Through efforts such as our Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, we continue to advocate for a world free of bias, stereotypes, inequality and discrimination, where differences are valued and celebrated. Collectively, we believe in creating a workplace that is free of bias and offers a conducive working culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

We wish to invite everyone to show your support for the #BreakTheBias campaign by striking the IWD 2022 pose by crossing your arms to show solidarity and tagging #IWD2022 in your posts.

On this important day, we also wish to congratulate all women for driving national development through positive, inclusive, dynamic, and innovative change. Let us #BreakTheBias together. You can make a difference.

Happy International Women’s Day!

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BGC Proudly Marches In 38th National Day

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Happy 38th National Day to our beloved country, Brunei Darussalam.

We at Brunei Gas Carriers are very proud and privileged to be able to grace the 38th National Day celebration at the Padang Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in the capital. Today, all of the National Day contingents demonstrated the unity of our people, to face the challenges of COVID-19 in solidarity, and to continue to work together towards achieving Brunei Vision 2035.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our frontliners for their concerted effort in keeping the population safe in the fight against COVID-19.

We pray that Allah the Al-Mighty continues to bless our country with continued peace and prosperity under the rule of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

BGC… Shipping Energy First Class

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National Day Dry-run

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Brunei Gas Carriers took to the streets of the capital for the final National Day dry-run in preparation for the upcoming procession. Leading the BGC contingent was BGC Managing Director, Pg Shamhary Pg Dato Mustapha, joined by representatives from the BGC Management and Staff. With the dry-run now completed, we are very excited to return to the capital tomorrow to join the rest of our compatriots and wave the Brunei flag with pride. May Allah the Almighty bless us with good health, patience, strength and success. Wishing everyone taking part in the 38th National Day a joyous and memorable event. BGC… Shipping Energy First Class #bruneimaritime #bruneigascarriers #bruneishipping #hk38 #menjayakanwawasannegara

RAKAN 2022 Goes Virtual

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Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) recently held its third installation of the RAKAN event, inviting over a hundred esteemed business partners to participate in the first ever virtual RAKAN event via Hopin.

In line with the theme for RAKAN 2022, “Elevating Capabilities Towards a Sustainable Maritime (Industry) Ecosystem”, BGC expressed its unwavering commitment to build and nurture relationships with all stakeholders, and to continue to work together in identifying potential value and optimisation opportunities while still promoting In-Country Value (ICV) and supporting national aspirations.

RAKAN, which stands for “Raising Awareness, Knowledge and Networking” has enabled our business partners to engage directly with respective focal points to gather knowledge, and further understand BGC’s business requirements whilst also exploring potential business opportunities.

BGC is also proud to announce that ever since RAKAN was launched in 2016, we have witnessed a significant rise in the number of registered businesses, contributing towards the growth in local competencies and capabilities not only in our people but also our business partners.

In celebrating the success of RAKAN 2022, we would like to thank all attendees and participants for gracing our event, albeit virtually. We value your insightful feedbacks, views and discussions. Let us continue to support one another and play our part in elevating capabilities towards a sustainable marine (industry) ecosystem.

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World Cancer Day

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In conjunction with this year’s World Cancer Day 2022, we at Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) would like to call upon everyone to take the time and spread the knowledge of cancer. According to the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC), at least one third of cancers are preventable, and therefore it is up to us as individuals to play our part in advocating healthy life choices and prevention strategies to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Together, we can all make a difference in reducing the global impact of cancer. On 4th February 2022, we encourage you to listen to the perspectives of people living with cancer and to let those lived experiences guide your thoughts and actions. Let’s all play a part in creating a cancer-free world. #WorldCancerDay #bruneimaritime #bruneigascarriers #bruneishipping

Hello 2022!

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2021 sailed by in the blink of an eye and was not exactly what we expected it to be. Challenges were aplenty but I’m sure each and every one of us has learned and changed for the better as well as gained a newfound appreciation for the little things in life. In spite of the COVID-19 situation, BGC was privileged to support a wide range of nationwide initiatives to fulfill its obligations and responsibilities in line with the national objectives, working with various Government Ministries on Brunei Darussalam’s Energy Transition, Climate Change, Brunei Darussalam’s Chairmanship of ASEAN’s Business Investment Summit and Energy Business Forum, and many more. Through such collaborative undertakings, we believe that Brunei has made significant progress in addressing a diverse range of issues related to the environment, the economy, and most importantly, the development of human capital – which were largely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, BGC continued to deliver its obligations in delivering Brunei Darussalam’s precious LNG cargoes to her customers uninterrupted, cementing our reputation as a safe and reliable transporter of LNG. With COVID-19 being one of the major disruptors to shipping in 2021, BGC like many others has had to introduce additional safe measures in order to adapt to the ever-changing landscape. The enforced adoption of technologies and new ways of working also in hindsight accelerated BGC’s progress in its digital transformation and to be more innovative. It is therefore crucial for us to embrace challenges and turn them into opportunities by strategically investing in infrastructure, organisational development, and education for the present required skillsets and future-ready skills. As we bid farewell to 2021, we at Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and safe new year ahead. We hope that you will enjoy the holiday season with your family. Please continue to observe the existing SOPs. May the new year bring joy, happiness and prosperity to all. Stay strong, stay calm, and stay safe! #bruneimaritime #bruneigascarriers #bruneishipping

Looking back at 2021

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2021 sailed by in the blink of an eye and was not exactly what we expected it to be. Challenges were aplenty but I’m sure each and every one of us has learned and changed for the better as well as gained a newfound appreciation for the little things in life. In spite of the COVID-19 situation, BGC was privileged to support a wide range of nationwide initiatives to fulfill its obligations and responsibilities in line with the national objectives, working with various Government Ministries on Brunei Darussalam’s Energy Transition, Climate Change, Brunei Darussalam’s Chairmanship of ASEAN’s Business Investment Summit and Energy Business Forum, and many more. Through such collaborative undertakings, we believe that Brunei has made significant progress in addressing a diverse range of issues related to the environment, the economy, and most importantly, the development of human capital – which were largely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, BGC continued to deliver its obligations in delivering Brunei Darussalam’s precious LNG cargoes to her customers uninterrupted, cementing our reputation as a safe and reliable transporter of LNG. With COVID-19 being one of the major disruptors to shipping in 2021, BGC like many others has had to introduce additional safe measures in order to adapt to the ever-changing landscape. The enforced adoption of technologies and new ways of working also in hindsight accelerated BGC’s progress in its digital transformation and to be more innovative. It is therefore crucial for us to embrace challenges and turn them into opportunities by strategically investing in infrastructure, organisational development, and education for the present required skillsets and future-ready skills. As we bid farewell to 2021, we at Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and safe new year ahead. We hope that you will enjoy the holiday season with your family. Please continue to observe the existing SOPs. May the new year bring joy, happiness and prosperity to all. Stay strong, stay calm, and stay safe! #bruneimaritime #bruneigascarriers #bruneishipping

Braving the sea in pandemic times

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Navigating through the pandemic landscape has not been easy. Heightened measures and travel restrictions have implicated the maritime industry, resulting in lengthier tours and difficulties in relieving people on time. In a recent interview, our people tell the story of what it is like to brave the seas during these challenging times, and spoke of the importance of mental resilience to cope with the resurgence of the COVID-19 outbreak. At Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC), the safety and wellbeing of our seafarers will always be our top priority. Through the establishment of our COVID-19 task force, we ensure that all standard operating procedures (SOPs) align with the latest guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Energy (ME), Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD) as well as the country requirements of the ports that the vessels frequent internationally. As Brunei Darussalam gradually enters the endemic phase, we expect to see the easing of measures and travel restrictions to allow for timely repatriation. Nevertheless, we will continue to remain vigilant by upholding our safety measures and heeding the authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people. Stay calm, stay strong, and stay safe. BGC… Shipping Energy First-Class. For the full story, click on the link in our bio. #bruneimaritime #bruneigascarriers #bruneishipping #BGCCares

Long Service Award

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On Saturday 11th December, BGC held a small reception to honour 38 of the company’s Long Service Award (LSA) Recipients achieving their milestones of 20, 15 and 10 years. The event took place both physically and virtually in order to adhere with the current SOPs in place.

This year, BGC also celebrated and bid farewell to its first retiree – Awang Hj Maidin bin Hj Sabtu who was BGC’s Ship Admin Officer for the past 15 years.

In his opening remarks, BGC Managing Director, Pg Shamhary Pg Dato Paduka Hj Mustapha thanked the LSA recipients for their unwavering service and dedication to the company all these years – “On behalf of BGC, I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to each one of you for all your hard work, dedication, and sacrifice for the company, for you have been an invaluable asset to BGC. The company’s successes and achievements would not have been possible without your wisdom, support, resilience, and most importantly, your loyalty.”

Despite the current situation, it was important for the company to be able to continue honouring the LSA recipients. Pg Shamhary, in his speech, also mentioned, “BGC, together with its people, is constantly adapting to the demands of the shipping industry as demonstrated by our resilience in managing our shipping operations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our feats have been nothing short of spectacular”.

“Alhamdulillah, we have continued to uphold our reputation as a safe and reliable operator during these difficult times and we should be proud of it, even though it may come with the price of long tours for our seafarers. This is certainly not an ideal situation, and as much as we may not like it and would prefer to avoid it as much as possible – this is where our professionalism is tested, and I believe we are all great professionals and can overcome it.”

Recipients were presented with an LSA gift as well as a special commissioned watercolour painting of BGC A-Class vessels, which were handed over by BGC’s Managing Director.

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