Two New Cadets of Sea Time Training, from Western Province have been inducted into the Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OTDF) Maritime Scholarship Program, in Kiunga Recently.
The cadets, Jacklyn Jeremiah and Sailas Waimona, will now embark on a 24 month Journey, of sea time training aboard P&O vessels.
The training Program is part of OTDF Maritime Scholarship Program, which is delivered in Partnership with Ok Tedi Mining Limited and P&O Maritime Limited.
The Program which commenced in 2013, aims to build human capacity in Western Province while fostering career growth in the maritime industry.
The two cadets were part of the 2022 batch of applicants selected for this Scholarship Program.
They were inducted into the program at the P&O Maritime Kiunga office, by P&O Maritime Health and Safety officer, Superintendent Leo Gideon, and staff from OTDF.
During the induction, Superintendent Gideon highlighted the company’s commitment to safety across its global operations.
The Cadets were also briefed on the P&O Maritime Code of Business Conduct (COBC), which outlines the standard procedures and rules governing their daily operations.
“This induction exercise, serves as a practical guide for maintaining professional relationships with business partners, customers, employees, and communities.” Superintendent Gideon said.
OTDF Program Services Sustainable Manager Andrew Mari said the OTDF Maritime Scholarship Program is open to eligible individuals from Western Province.
“This program presents a remarkable chance for participants to cultivate their maritime careers, enhance interpersonal skills, establish valuable networks, and achieve career goals,” Mari said.
He also encouraged the cadets to become ambassadors for their districts, families, and OTDF, with the aspiration of one day captaining a vessel navigating the Fly River.
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