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One of BGC’s most significant
milestones is attaining its Document of
Compliance (DoC) from the Maritime
and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam
(MPABD).
“We previously used Shell International
Trading and Shipping Company
(STASCO) as our ship managers, but
in the last few years we were able to
get our DoC from MPABD and are now
recognised as ship managers in our
own right, showing that we are capable
of delivering LNG or whatever we
need to deliver onboard our ships by
ourselves,” he said.
Other milestones include having
female officers and cadets onboard,
conducting LNG STS Operations, and
delivering cargoes to new, challenging
ports. BGC played a significant part in
commissioning a new LNG Terminal
at RGT Pengerang in Malaysia. Despite
the pandemic, BGC completed its
delivery for the past four years without
any delay.
“This is to prove to people that we
are more than capable of achieving
notable feats for Brunei Darussalam.
We have the best of all that is able to be
offered. But again, we are all supported
by the Government and our directors
to drive to that vision.”
The managing director also underlined
the importance of teamwork and
having competent people, both
onshore and offshore. Without both
sides working together, the company
would not be where it is now, said the
managing director.
Awareness around the company has
also improved, with BGC known for its
role of delivering LNG. As a shipping
company, BGC looks into delivering
other substances such as ammonia
and hydrogen in the future.
“Our vision is to become a very
competitive company that can
compete internationally. That’s where
we want to go, not just in Brunei
Darussalam.”
Touching on future plans, themanaging
director said, “As things dictate, with
new regulations and climate change,
we want to move into greener
technologies. I need to be able to take
this company into newer markets. I
need to ensure that all our vessels or
our assets are more than capable of
grasping these new opportunities in
these newer markets, and be sure that
we are there first and foremost be able
to grab all these opportunities for the
Bruneian seafarers as well, and not just
in BGC, but in the maritime industry in
Brunei Darussalam.”