28 Sep, 2023 | Maritime Scholarship, News
For most coastal people, the sea is part of their way of life – this is true for 29-year-old marine engineer Mary Roroipe. From an early age, Mary was exposed to seafaring through her late father’s small craft business, chartering passengers across the maritime...
25 Jun, 2023 | In-PNG, Maritime Scholarship
Today, on Seafarer’s Day, we appreciate the extraordinary women who are part of the maritime industry, paving the way for aspiring women seafarers. These remarkable individuals are part of the Australia Awards Maritime Scholarship Program for women, an...
9 May, 2023 | Maritime Scholarship
“Back in 2017, I was at a crossroads in my life where I honestly did not know which career path to choose. The advertisement for the Australia Awards PNG Scholarship for Women in Maritime was a sign which led me towards choosing my career pathway,” says Lylellah...
17 Apr, 2023 | In-PNG, Maritime Scholarship
On the 57th floor of the Marina Bay Skypark Observation Deck, with a panoramic view of Singapore, Eddesha Aigil had a glimpse of what real development is. “As I was enjoying the 360-degree views of the entire city, our trainer came and said to me. ‘You see the state...
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...
