Investment in local talent, high safety standards, innovative training methods and the strength of a global network underpin the services of P&O Maritime Logistics.
P&O Maritime Logistics (P&OML) offers port marine services and cargo transportations across the world through its fleet of over 400 dedicated vessels.
In addition to its operations in Papua New Guinea (PNG), it has a strong presence across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas, which allows it to draw on knowledge of maritime operations from all manner of operating environments and clients.
“P&OML has the strength of operating in a global and local PNG context,” P&OML general manager Captain Isabelle Kuli told PNG Mining.
“We routinely work in challenging areas which gives us an in-depth understanding of the unique PNG operating environment and how we can best support our clients, which in turn provides strength to the PNG economy.”
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The P&OML ship masters and seafarers that operate in PNG are well versed with the skills required to undertake the task.
Thanks to the company’s more than 30 years of experience in PNG and the operation of 11 purpose-built ships designed to prioritise safety and optimise cargo carrying capacity, P&OML is able to support its clients’ export and supply chain needs.
A key aspect of P&OML’s PNG operation is navigating 460 nautical miles (852km) of the Fly River. With a lack of reliable depth data combined with a quickly changing riverbed, the task brings with it many challenges. To improve reliability under these conditions, P&OML has recently introduced a 270-degrees full bridge mission simulator to train and prepare its crews for their important role on the P&OML ships. It is also applying modern equipment and data to better understand the characteristics of the Fly River so that the environment, the people and cargoes are kept safe.
With an eye to a long-term future in PNG, P&OML is also increasing its cadet onboarding through its training program, as well as increasing the career opportunities it can offer its seafarers so they can best support the future needs of PNG. P&OML is ready to support PNG industries as they grow.
Captain Kuli said P&OML’s parent company, DP World, has given its employees a strong foundation from which to strive for success.
DP World is a supply-chain-solutions company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide.
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“‘Collaborate to win’ is one of those principles we take very seriously here at P&OML,” Captain Kuli said.
“When our clients succeed, the economies we operate in also win; that’s why it’s so important for us to centre their needs and offer them the best service possible.”
P&OML has embedded this philosophy in every level of the company, leading to its continued investment in its workers to help them achieve their full potential.
Captain Kuli herself has seen the benefit this outlook can bring, starting out as a ship master before coming ashore to experience new opportunities with the company.
“Building human resources in PNG is a major focus for us and the maritime industry,” she said. “We’ve seen a major training gap over the years and we’re determined to fill it with the latest advancements in quality maritime training.”
This feature appeared in the April–May 2025 issue of PNG Mining.
