Today, on 6th March 2020 BGC collaborated with the Brunei Fire and Rescue Department to conduct an emergency fire and first aid drill. BGC regularly conducts these kind of drills as a refresher and to ensure all staff, first aiders and fire wardens are well versed on their roles efficiently in the event of emergencies.



BGC… Shipping Energy First-Class

On January 27, 2020, BGC welcomed 7 students and 2 instructors from the Brunei Maritime Academy (BMA) onboard BGC’s A-Class vessel ARKAT. The main purpose of the educational visit was to familiarize themselves with onboard ship operations and to witness the activities carried out. The crew onboard gave the visitors a warm welcome and were given a brief tour of the vessel providing an educational and memorable experience. We hope everyone had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you onboard again in the future.

  









BGC’s A-Class vessel, AMADI, was honoured to receive a visit from PetroChina Dalian Company headed by General Manager, Mr Liu Zhi. During the visit, the delegation were treated to a guided tour and were given an insight into the daily operations of the vessel. Thank you for visiting AMADI and we look forward to welcoming you onboard again in the future!

Last year in September 2019, as part of the company’s Social Investment Initiative, BGC collaborated with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to support their ‘No Drugs At All (NDA)’ nationwide campaign and International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. As part of the collaboration, customised calendars were commissioned containing messages aimed at raising awareness on drugs and the consequences of its misuse. Handing over the calendars to NCB on behalf of BGC was Captain Mohd Shahbrin Haji Ibrahim, QHSSE Manager and Designated Person Ashore (DPA). BGC is a strong supporter of the NDA campaign and looks forward to working with NCB on future initiatives and programmes for the nation, country and future generation.  

INTERNATIONAL Day of the Seafarer highlights the contributions made by seafarers around the world to international trade, the global economy and civil society.

To mark International Day of the Seafarer 2019, Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd (BGC) shared an exclusive look into the important role that ratings play towards the successful running of a ship, with a particular focus on Deck Department ratings for this year’s occasion.

A ship’s officers’ and crew work around the clock in shifts to ensure the continuous safe voyage of a vessel. The role of deck ratings, as with all others in the system, is a critical one.

Deck ratings start out as Junior Ordinary Seamen (JOS) and then progress to Ordinary Seamen (OS), before becoming an Able Bodied Seamen (AB). The highest-ranking rating of the Deck Department is the Bosun or Chief Petty Officer.

Deck ratings’ responsibilities include a wide range of essential duties on a ship, such as cosmetic maintenance and cleaning work that helps keep the ship in safe and pristine condition. In addition, deck ratings are crucial for entering and exiting ports.



Among the specific tasks they carry out are mooring operations, working aloft, maintaining and preparing equipment, chipping & painting, greasing wires etc.

Experienced deck ratings also carry out the duty of watchkeeper, which is to assist officers in four-hour shifts to keep navigational watch for traffic and potential hazards at sea.

One man who has risen through the ranks of ratings in the Deck Department is BGC Chief Petty Officer Effendy bin Haji Dollah, also known as Bosun Effendy, who has 18 years’ experience and worked his way up after starting out as a JOS. As Bosun, he is responsible for supervising all ratings in the Deck Department.

“Every morning I wake up early. I check all the doors are ready in case of an emergency,” he said. “Every morning we have a briefing at 7.30am for every department of the ship, regardless of what ship it is.”

“Before we go out for work, we recite a Doa.That’s the first thing we do. Then we give a briefing about the tasks, and then it’s about safety,” he said, noting that prior to carrying out their various tasks, they check to ensure the safety and integrity of all the equipment they need to use.

It was shared that, following the morning briefing, on a typical day, deck ratings carry out their work from 8am to 5pm, with breaks. Overtime work is also regularly carried out.

Effendy highlighted that in addition to the Deck Department, all other departments, such as the Galley, Engine and Cargo, are vital towards the successful running of the ship.

Elaborating on the Deck Department, he said, “Without the Deck Department, the ship would age quickly, it would look bad and would be messy.”

“The most important thing about the deck side is that people see it. Before we enter Japan, we clean the ship, we paint it, we give it a cosmetic upgrade and we look after it. Without maintenance, ships would go bad and rust quickly.”

“When it comes to cleaning, it’s the Deck Department. They dispose of rubbish, do painting, greasing, etc.” he continued. “Without the Deck Department, a ship would become a mess.”

He highlighted that the whole time they carry out their various duties, they have to be mindful of and practice strict safety measures.

Concluding, Effendy shared a message for International Day of the Seafarer 2019.

“I have 18 years’ experience, working up from the bottom, struggling in the beginning and then thriving. We don’t necessarily have to start at the top. From the bottom, ranks climb from JOS to OS and then AB, and after that become Bosun. We have to be patient, follow the regulations, and Insya Allah we will achieve what we want to.”

“On behalf of BGC, I would like to say Happy International Day of the Seafarer to all Bruneians.”

“For all seafarers, no work on a ship is easy. It is a great challenge. Seafarers have a strong mindset. They can control themselves,” he added. “So, endure and be motivated so we can move towards Brunei’s Vision 2035.”

BGC was established in 1998 and since its establishment, the company has been a vital force in committing itself in delivering LNG cargoes to Brunei Darussalam’s international clients.

The Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd (BGC) has been hosting Iftar for a week and presented 16 cartons of soft drinks to Jerudong Fire Station personnel of the Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) Operation ‘F’ Branch.

The contribution was part of BGC’s effort in showing appreciation to the firefighters after they have successfully managed to extinguish forest fires during the dry season in March and April.

The handover of the 16 cartons of soft drinks was presented by Manager of Human Resources of BGC Mizan Adiliah binti Haji Mohamad Deli. The drinks were received by the Jerudong Fire Station Commander Assistant Superintendent Haji Hassan bin Jamudin.

FRD thanked BGC for their contributions.


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The Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) issued a statement yesterday thanking the Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd for contributing 20 boxes of mineral water to the personnel of the Jerudong Fire Station.

“On behalf of the Fire and Rescue Department, the Commanding Officer of the Operation Branch ‘F’ conveys his gratitude and thanks to Brunei Gas Carriers Managing Director John Douglas Cook, as well as his staff, for the contribution,” said the statement.

Firefighters from the Operation Branch ‘F’ at the Jerudong and Pengkalan Batu fire stations have been handling 57 reports of forest and bush fires since early March, as Brunei Darussalam enters the second phase of the northeast monsoon season with very limited rainfall.

Apart from renewed warnings on open burning, leaving campfires unattended and tossing lit cigarette butts, the FRD also reminds members of the public to slow down when driving by areas that are affected by forest fire, as the smoke can reduce visibility.

To report cases of open burning, contact 995 or 123. To report vandalism or theft of fire hydrants, contact 993.

A LARGE crowd attended the Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd (BGC) 4^th Family Festival in conjunction with BGC’s 21^st anniversary celebrated every March 9, at the Jerudong Park Colonnade yesterday.

The event also saw several non-government organisations (NGOs) including ABLE and the Children’s Cancer Foundation (YASKA) participating.

The family festival was a platform to show appreciation to employees as well as to provide a fun day for them to get together with their family members.

In addition, it also aimed to foster unity among staff members and support local vendors.

The event was also enlivened with various activities and games, including spreading awareness among the public on the importance of wearing safety belts. Attendees were also treated to classic movies.

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