Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) received a working visit from the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications (MTIC) and several departments, as well as Statutory Bodies, under the ministry as part of a knowledge sharing session with the BGC Communications and External Relations (CER) team.

During the sharing session, BGC’s CER team presented an overview of the department’s roles, processes, strategies, and governance; setting good practices for how organisations can approach the role of communications in today’s challenging digital landscape.

The working visit concluded with a guided tour of BGC and the state-of-the-art Bridge Simulator Training Centre (BSTC).

BGC would like to express its appreciation to the Communications community from MTIC for allowing the opportunity to share the knowledge and expertise in the area of Communications. We look forward to sustaining this working relationship with all parties involved.

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“The ones who have believed, emigrated, and striven in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives are greater in rank in the sight of Allah. And it is those who are the attainers (of success).” (At-Tawbah 9:20).

On behalf of BGC Management and staff, we wish all our Muslim colleagues, friends, and families a blessed Maal Hijrah 1444 🌙

May Allah keep you and your families in His mercy and protection, Amin.

𝘉𝘎𝘊… 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵-𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴

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BGC resumed its face-to-face networking session with its employees for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak. The event took place at Tarindak D’Seni, last Tuesday, 26th July 2022.

Present to partake in the BGC Connect were members of the management team led by the Managing Director, Captain Abdul Mateen bin Abdurrahman Liew. In his opening remarks, Captain Abdul Mateen expressed the importance of adapting to change, in response to the ever-challenging maritime landscape which has been impacted by geo-political tensions, disruptions to supply and demand, and most importantly COVID-19. He thanked each and every one of our heroes for sustaining an excellent record through safe and timely delivery of precious LNG cargoes to Brunei’s international customers.

One of the highlights from BGC Connect included a teambuilding session based on the lean concept of continuous improvement, where four teams competed with one another to build the best ‘miniature bridge’ with unlimited resources. In the afternoon, BGC also launched a new Health & Wellness campaign to cater to the wellbeing of BGC employees, and promote the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The networking session concluded with an open mic session followed by a launch of the company’s first ever BGC Olympics.

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 76th birthday celebration, at Padang Bandaran Kuala Belait on Thursday, 21st July 2022.

We wish to thank the leadership of His Majesty for the instrumental role that His Government has played in allowing the nation to safely navigate its way through the period of endemicity and sustaining all efforts to achieve economic recovery and stability in the new norm.

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

Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik

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On 4th July 2022, BGC launched the second installment of its i-Usahawan Programme at the BGC HQ. A total of 16 selected i-Usahawan companies attended the programme, upon successfully registering for the i-Usahawan Programme’s Expression of Interest (EOI). During the event, BGC presented its i-Usahawan Development Framework, which aims to develop competencies and capabilities of local SMEs venturing into business with BGC—at both pre- and post-award contracting phase.

In line with the pre-award Capability Development Programme, BGC commenced its second BAH! Accelerator Training Programme to prepare the 16 i-Usahawan companies for the upcoming tendering process. The training was conducted for 3 days from 5th to 7th July 2022 at BGC HQ, Jerudong, facilitated by BGC’s in-house subject matter experts. Through this training, attendees had the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of the tendering process, including understanding In-Country Value (ICV) in the Oil & Gas Industry, Business Ethics and Compliance, Financial Management, Tendering Process and Preparation, and QHSSE.

The launch event was also supported by representatives from Darussalam Enterprise (DARe), Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) and Bank Usahawan to provide awareness on their support for SMEs in the area of capability trainings, mentorship programme and financial support services respectively.

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Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) collaborated with the Jerudong Village Council and Masjid Jerudong’s Committee Members this year to organise its Korban Drive-Thru event for the socio-economically challenged groups of Kampong Jerudong.

In attendance to distribute the meat were BGC’s Acting Managing Director, Captain Abdul Mateen Abdurrahman Liew and People Manager, Md Khairol Amilin Hj Maidin.

Representing Kampong Jerudong as the Guest of Honour was YDM Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Mejar Jeneral (B) Dato Paduka Seri Hj Mohd Jaafar Hj Abd Aziz, accompanied by the Acting Village Head of Kampong Jerudong ‘A’, YM Awg Hj Kharul Hj Lakat, together with other members of the Jerudong Village Council.

BGC is genuinely humbled to be able to carry out the Korban ceremony again this year as part of its social investment initiative. The willingness to share and distribute the benefits and blessings from Allah SWT in the interest of others is truly inspiring and hopefully can help nurture the attitude of care and charity amongst the wider community.

The event concluded with the recital of a Doa Selamat and Doa Kesyukuran led by the Ketua Imam.

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Hari Raya Aidiladha, also known as the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’, is an important celebration in Islam which takes place on the 10th of Zulhijjah in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s devout loyalty and obedience to Allah SWT, also coinciding with the final day of the annual Muslim holy pilgrimage.

As we celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha this year, let us also not forget about safety – our own safety and those around us. If you are visiting family members, do not forget to plan your journey; remember to wear your seat belt and adhere to the speed limits. Practice moderation with the abundant food on offer, lock your doors and remember to make time for Doa. Last but not least, please continue to adhere to the latest COVID-19 SOPs by ensuring that you wear your mask when indoors and most importantly, remember to conduct ART before visiting family members.

On behalf of BGC Management and staff, we wish all our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world a Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha.

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Day of the Seafarer is a special day for all of us here working in the maritime industry—a day dedicated to our esteemed colleagues who are out at sea, to recognise and celebrate their sacrifices in ensuring the safe and timely delivery of our LNG cargoes to Brunei Darussalam’s international customers.

In 2022, with the theme “Your voyage—then and now, share your journey,” we organised an interview with two of our most seasoned seafarers, one who joined the company as the first intake of the BGC Cadetship Programme back in year 2000 and another who joined as the fourth intake back in 2003. Fast-forward to today, we are very proud to have played an instrumental part in their achievements as they currently form part of our backbone in BGC, with Pg Nor Hazman bin Pg Haji Abdul Hamid serving as the Acting Fleet Manager, and Captain Mohammad Shazelli bin Haji Damon, one of six BGC Fleet Captains. Do catch their informative stories on today’s Borneo Bulletin newspaper.

BGC’s Acting Managing Director, Captain Mateen bin Abdurrahman Liew, also a proud member of BGC’s first cadetship intake recalls on his earlier days working in the maritime industry back in the early 2000s, saying, “A lot of us came a long way, starting our careers over two decades ago. There were no “Day of the Seafarer” celebrations then to commemorate and recognise the invaluable contributions made by seafarers to the world. It was only in 2011, that the maritime industry led by IMO, made it to the annual list of United Nations Annual Observances.

‘Your voyage – then and now, share your journey’ for me is about how much times have changed over the period, for the better i.e., safety standards, welfare, terms & conditions, communications. There are some things that haven’t changed significantly from when I first started i.e., shore leave restrictions or tour lengths, but we are making steps to address this.”

To all our BGC family out at sea and to those currently onshore, we wish you a Happy Day of the Seafarer!

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