Speech by
Haji Awang Bujang bin Haji Tinkong,
Acting Director of Ports, Ports Department, Ministry of Communications
in conjunction with contract signing ceremony for
“The Design, Construction, Commissioning and Delivery of a Twin Screw Multipurpose 50 Ton Bollard Pull Tug”
between
the Government of His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
represented by the Ports Department, Ministry of Communications
and Multitech Sdn Bhd
Thursday, 4 March 2010
 

Bismillah Irrahma Nirrahim

Yang Mulia, Tuan Haji Alaihuddin Bin Pehin Orang Kaya Di-Gadong Seri Lela Dato Seri Utama Haji Awang Mohd. Taha, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications, as our Guest of Honour

Yang Mulia, Tuan Haji Mahmud Bin Haji Mohd Daud, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministy of Communications,

Yang Mulia Haji Razali Bin Johari, President Shipping Association of Brunei Darussalam (SABD),

Senior Officers of Ministry of Communications and Department under Ministry of Communications,

Senior Offficers from various Government Agencies

Mr. Gwee Peng Hong, Managing Director of Multitech Sdn. Bhd.,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh and very good afternoon

At the outset, today marked another significant milestone for Ports Department, Ministry of Communications whereby contract signing ceremony for the Design, Construction, Commissioning and Delivery of a Twin Screw Multipurpose 50 Ton Bollard Pull Tug being held. This is one of the projects under the National Development Plan and cost B$7.2 million to build.

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen

Let me share some information regarding the tug boat specifications. Its length overall is 33 meters with two (2) 2,260 horse power (HP) Diesel Caterpillar Engine that can pull with a capacity of 50 Ton Bollard Pull.

The new tug will be fully constructed within 14 months and will be in service, Insya Allah, in June 2011. The new tug is an additional fleet to the existing three (3) tug boats owned by Ports Department.

According to Ports Department’ Statistics, vessels call to Muara Port has been increasing over the years. In 2007, the vessels call was 1,802; in 2008, 1,970 and in 2009, 1,726 respectively. With the new fleet, Ports Department can render an efficient tug service to the foreign vessels including Government and local vessels for Berthing/Unberthing at Muara Port.



Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen

Before I conclude, I once again would like to put on record our special thanks and highest appreciation to Department of Economic Planning and Development and Attorney General’s Chambers for their valuable support and assistance in expediting the implementation of this project.

Wabillahi Taufik Walhidayah. Wassalamualaikum Waramatullahi Wabarakatuh.