PNG Ports Marlins defied the odds and claimed the Bowl title in Season 5 of the Port Moresby Corporate Volleyball Competition (POMCVC), beating Pacific Palms Property three sets to nil during the Grand Final in the women’s division.
The win capped off a rewarding season ending for the women’s team. The men’s team also fared well throughout the season, missing out on a placing in the grand final weekend after a Bowl Quarter final loss to Mineral Resources Development Company.
Chief Executive Officer of PNG Ports, Neil Papenfus, congratulated the Marlins for an outstanding season and thanked them for being great ambassadors of PNG Ports.
He went on to commend the Women’s team for their win and encouraged the players to continue to work harder for more success in the coming seasons.
Mr Papenfus also thanked the organizers for initiating the competition that provided a platform for companies and their staff to engage in sports and some form of physical activity which is vital in promoting staff wellness.
Marlins’ Women Team captain, Molong Kilol, acknowledged and thanked PNG Ports for the continued support throughout the season, not just for volleyball but other sporting codes that staff participate in.
“The competition was more than just a game, it was a great opportunity to interact and network with fellow team members and competing teams while trying to keep fit,” Molong said.
“We are proud to represent PNG Ports and look forward to take part next season,” she said.
PNG Ports Marlins has participated in nine seasons of the POMCVC. Both teams have performed exceptionally well, making it into several grand finals and finals playoffs in the competition.
This year’s season started in March, with a total of 39 teams from various organization in the Nation’s capital taking part.
POMCVC is the biggest volleyball competition held in Port Moresby and was initiated in 2011. The competition not only searches for talent but also aims to promote fitness and healthy lifestyle.
PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNG Ports) will be part of a working committee which will look into addressing criminal activities within the declared port areas.
PNG Ports’ Board Chairman, Harvey Nii, Chief Executive Officer, Neil Papenfus, and Chief Maritime Compliance Officer, Ben Tomba, discussed this with relevant stakeholders during a workshop hosted by PNG Ports recently at the Grand Papua Hotel in Port Moresby.
Mr Papenfus said collaborative measures need to be taken to address maritime security issues within the port boundaries.
“As the port authority, we can only do what is in our jurisdiction, and this issue is one that will need all stakeholders and port users to discuss the way forward.”
“Collaboration is key for effective measures to be decided on and in cases like this, we need the support of each other, ideas and knowledge sharing to effectively address this.”
Mr Papenfus said PNG Ports would fully support the formulation and implementation of a policy to combat crime at the regulated port areas, and would also upgrade its Vessel Tracking Services systems to aid this.
Mr Tomba added that the issues highlighted during discussions at the workshop will form the basis of the draft policy.
The workshop was attended by selected representatives from the Department of Transport, National Maritime Safety Authority, Water Police, PNGDF Maritime Operations, PNG Customs, National Capital District Commission, Motu Koita Assembly, National Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Authority, Conservation and Environment Protection Authority, Civil Aviation and Safety Authority, National Fisheries Authority, and Total Energy, among others.
Apart from being the owner of port facilities throughout a network of 15 ports, PNG Ports also performs the role of Port Manager, a delegated function from the Department of Transport.
PNG Ports performs this role through its PNG Harbours Management Services (PNGHMS), with the Chief Maritime Compliance Officer as the Port Manager by default to oversee and roll out its functions.
The major responsibilities of PNGHMS as the Port Manager is the safety of shipping and the environment within all the declared ports, its waters and the vicinity; policy formulation, and carrying out regulatory compliance inspections to ensure minimum safety, security and environment standards are maintained, in line with the requirements of the Harbours Act.
The young pool of talent have taken the management of PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNG Ports) to task, challenging them to uphold operational business excellence.
Last year, 11 students were recruited by PNG Ports through its Graduate Development Program (GDP), and as part of their GDP assessment, were tasked to identify gaps within the company and conduct case studies on them.
In what was described as ‘profound and enlightening’, the graduates stunned their mentors and management during their presentations, by pointing out areas for improvement within the existing systems and suggesting solutions to PNG Ports.
Chief Executive Officer of PNG Ports, Neil Papenfus, was satisfied with the amount of data, analysis, and solutions presented to management by the graduates, saying these graduates were the future of PNG Ports.
“The presentations show the caliber of each graduate and the capability they are bringing into PNG Ports,” he said.
“Every organization needs fresh ideas and innovative minds who are keen to make a difference and witnessing the quality of each case study, shows that we have a very capable, young team of professionals.”
Mr Papenfus assured the graduates that their case studies and solutions would be followed through to fruition.
The case studies were on various topics including An Analysis of Time Theft; Challenges of Port billing and invoicing; Pilotage Service at Lae Port; Job Motivation & Reward; Port Infrastructure Maintenance; Climate Change; and Cyber Security.
The PNG Ports GDP is run for 18 months and offers high performing graduates the opportunity to join one of the nation’s leading enterprises.
This intake will graduate this month (August) and will be given the opportunities to start their career with PNG Ports.
Neil Papenfus has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNG Ports).