Lyna Mohamad
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd (BGC) and Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) during a virtual event at the BGC office in Jerudong yesterday.
BGC Managing Director Pengiran Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha signed on behalf of BGC while Captain Mohd Salleh bin Ahmad Sarwan represented SMA.
Acting Director of the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Dr Haji Mohd Zamri bin Haji Sabli, Head of the Brunei Maritime Academy Mohammad Iskandar bin Haji Jani and members of BGC management were present to witness the deal.
The MoU demonstrates BGC’s commitment in developing local seafarers which will include cadets under BGC’s marine cadetship programme undertaking studies in Singapore and opening an avenue for the sharing and exchange of trainers between SMA and Brunei Maritime Academy.
It also establishes BGC’s intent to promote and develop formal collaboration and cooperation between BGC and SMA in the fields of education, research and training programmes of mutual interest.
Pengiran Shamhary, in his remarks, said, “We aspire to strengthen the relationship between the two organisations and provide an avenue for the sharing of knowledge and trainers to both SMA and the Brunei Maritime Academy in the areas of research, conferences and seminars.”
He added that the collaboration also opens an avenue for both organisations to explore potential business opportunities, increasing technical know-how and ultimately boosting BGC’s aspiration to fuel the talent pipeline for the country’s maritime industry.
