15 Jun, 2022 | GEDSI, In-PNG, Maritime Scholarship, News, Partnerships
Hebou Dago talks about life on the sea and International Day of the Seafarer. Although a life at sea had never crossed Hebou’s mind previously, when she saw a call for applications on Facebook for the Australian Awards PNG’s Maritime Cadetship for Women in 2020, she...
21 May, 2021 | In-PNG, Maritime Scholarship, News, Partnerships, Success Stories
‘If you’re interested in marine engineering and have the opportunity to study – take it; don’t let your gender dictate your dream.’ That’s Michelle Marnapal’s advice to other Papua New Guinean women who want to follow her lead as a marine engineer in the maritime...
20 Feb, 2020 | In-PNG, Maritime Scholarship, News, Partnerships
Six women are charting a course in the maritime sector under a continuing partnership between Australia Awards Papua New Guinea and Steamships/Swire consortium that’s building practical skills and supporting gender equality. The Australia Awards Maritime Scholarships...
14 Nov, 2018 | Maritime Scholarship, News, Partnerships
Papua New Guinea saw its first batch of female cadets step on board the MV Szechuen deep-sea vessel last Monday. The five young women training to become Officers of the Watch Deck are pioneers in a groundbreaking partnership between the Australian Government and...