Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) as part of its Social Investment (SI) initiative held a handover ceremony with representatives from the Ministry of Health (MoH) earlier this morning at the Menglait Sports Complex.

A sum of money was raised through an internal staff donation drive and matched by the company to fund the purchase of essential supplies as required by the MoH for patients admitted to the National Isolation Centre (NIC). The BGC SI initiative, is intended to support Brunei’s healthcare system, as the country battles the second wave of COVID-19 outbreak.

Representing BGC for the handover ceremony was Hj Nor Mahadi Hj Hosaini, one of BGC’s Marine Engineers and unsung hero, who along with his colleagues, ensure that the nation’s precious cargo of LNG is continuously delivered safely to Brunei Darussalam’s international customers.

Included as part of the essential supplies was a special BGC “care package” allocated for 1,000 patients. BGC, in support of the mobilisation efforts at the newly designated isolation centres, Pusat Khidmat Bakti Negara (PKBN) centre and Ma’had Islam, also donated 18 units of metal lockers, 20 microwave ovens, 20 filtered water dispensers, 100 water kettles, and 100 extension wires.

Let us continue to look after one another and fight against COVID-19 together. Stay strong, stay calm, and stay safe.

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On 6th August 2021, Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) inked a Service Agreement with Megamas Training Company Sdn Bhd, for the provision of training programs as part of the Company’s commitment in the development and certifications of BGC personnel.

Both parties are aligned in supporting the nation’s aspiration to produce highly capable individuals into the maritime talent funnel. Starting with the provision of STCW (Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) safety training for seafarers, the Service Agreement is viewed as an enabler for all parties involved to collaborate and explore training opportunities of mutual interest.

Ultimately, BGC believes that the partnership is beneficial towards the development of BGC staff, especially in addressing the need to enrich and reskill the current maritime workforce to cater for the ever-changing business environment and ensure BGC’s growth and competitive edge in the shipping industry.

Signing on behalf of Megamas was the General Manager of Megamas, Mohd Firdaus Eswandi bin Abdullah, whilst from BGC, the agreement was signed by the People Manager, Md Khairol Amilin Maidin.

𝘉𝘎𝘊… 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵-𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴⁣

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BGC was honoured to participate in the get-together ceremony held in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 75th birthday celebration, at Padang Bandaran Kuala Belait on Tuesday, 3rd August 2021.

We wish to thank the leadership of His Majesty for the instrumental role that His Government has played in curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and to celebrate the successful Chairmanship of ASEAN, in preserving regional stability and allowing ASEAN member states to focus on battling the pandemic to achieve economic recovery and stability.

May His Majesty continue to be blessed with good health, success, and long life!

Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik

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Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) has reached another important milestone, marked by the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Brunei Gas Carriers and Malaysian Maritime Academy which is also better known as ALAM (Akademi Laut Malaysia). Present to sign on behalf of BGC was Pg Shamhary Pg Dato Hj Mustapha, Managing Director, and on behalf of ALAM, Encik Rafiq Khan Akbar Khan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

The MOU is part of BGC’s strategy to broaden and establish formal relationships with more regional learning and training institutions to cater for the development of Bruneian seafarers, as well as help cultivate the sustainable development of Brunei’s Maritime Industry.

As BGC embarks on this new journey with ALAM, we intend to collaborate and explore training opportunities of mutual interest, especially in addressing the need to enrich and reskill the current maritime workforce. The relationship will also provide an avenue for the sharing and exchange of knowledge and trainers with ALAM.

We wish to extend our special thanks to Encik Rafiq Khan, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ALAM, his team and the BGC team that were involved to achieve this milestone.

BGC… Shipping Energy First-Class

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Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) in collaboration with RIPAS Blood Bank and McDonald’s Brunei successfully carried out its blood donation drive in two McDonald’s branches, Jerudong and Lambak Kanan.

In addressing the need to replenish the blood bank’s supply, BGC organised a 3-weeks campaign on social media to invite prospective donors to donate at the McDonald’s branches.

BGC during the campaign managed to secure 120 slots of bookings from the public and was able to acquire a number of walk-in donors during the donation drive. In total, BGC recorded 176 successful donors and 72 unsuccessful donors. This feat would not have been possible without the support from the public – we wish to express our sincerest gratitude for your contributions in supporting the blood donation drive this year. Thank you!

BGC would also like to thank its partners RIPAS Blood Bank and McDonald’s Brunei for their continued support in organising this important cause. We encourage the public to donate blood more regularly and help to replenish the shortage in blood supply in the country.

Give Blood. Save Lives.

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Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) recognise that carbon management is essential to counter the climate change implications of the world’s energy use. As Brunei’s leading Deepwater shipping company we play our part through improvements of our operational energy efficiency and adoption of compliant technologies.

Last week, BGC in collaboration with Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) and Brunei LNG (BLNG) participated in the launch of the Energy-themed week held under the Brunei Mid-Year Conference & Exhibition (MYCE) 2021. Headlined “Energy Transition: Towards a Sustainable Future”, the week-long event aims to raise awareness on energy-efficiency, and share key initiatives to reduce Brunei’s carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

At the BGC booth, BGC’s 3rd Officers, Nurul Siti Shahrinah Binti Shahrolwardi and Ahmad Wafri Izzat Bin Zainal Arshad, shared important insights on the propulsion systems deployed on 4 of BGC’s vessels, called Dual Fuel Diesel Electric Engines (DFDE). All four vessels are powered by DFDE engines which run on LNG as the main fuel, thereby producing lower and cleaner emissions.

During the launching ceremony, BGC, led by the Managing Director, Pg Shamhary Pg Dato Haji Mustapha, welcomed the visit from the Guest of Honours, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mat Suny Bin Haji Mohd Hussein, Minister of Energy and Industry, and Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali Bin Apong, Minister Of Primary Resources And Tourism, and spoke about BGC’s commitment on lowering carbon and greenhouse gas emissions, and adopting modern solutions to support Brunei Darussalam’s aspirations of achieving carbon neutrality.

BGC… Shipping Energy First-Class

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