‘Dangerous’ training
Air Niugini recently conducted a dangerous goods training program at the airline’s training centre at 7 Mile in Port Moresby. There were 20 participants from eight organisations, among them personnel from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force air transport wing.
Air Niugini is the only organisation in the country offering dangerous goods training to external clients. Also in attendance were staff from Ok Tedi Mining Limited, Hevi-Lift PNG Limited, Central Aviation, Heli Solutions, Nacap PNG, Keris Cargo and Air Niugini.
Dangerous goods are articles that can pose hazards to health, safety, property and environment.
Air Niugini training instructor, Martin Tugano, says companies that deal with chemicals need to undergo dangerous goods training so they can safely prepare chemicals for ground and air transportation.
“We have trained many nationals and expatriates in all sectors of work, mostly targeting mining, exploration, the air industry, freight forwarding and chemical manufacturing,” he says.
Apart from the air transport training, Air Niugini will also provide training on dangerous goods by sea next year. For further information and bookings, phone Air Niugini on (675) 327 1481/ 7372 5101 or email ekila@ airniugini.com.pg or mtugano@ airniugini.com.pg.
We have trained many sectors, mostly mining, exploration, the air industry, freight forwarding and chemical manufacturing.