Brunei Maritime Academy (BMA)
Earlier this year, the Brunei Maritime Academy was launched with 325 locals who applied.
Seven strategic goals on the progression of the BMA, including adequate wages and job security, were outlined by the energy minister.
“EMPLOYEES (graduates of the BMA) will be given suitable wages. On average, the starting salary for offshore staff is at least $1,000 (per month), and this does not include benefits such as offshore allowance and overtime,” he said.
He added that job security will also be provided by revising contracts to include a roll-over clause for new contractors to take over local employees from previous contractors of Brunei Shell Petroleum in the maritime sector.
The strategic goals also included ensuring that training courses and content for the BMA are industry-ready.
The EDPMO will prepare reasonable and considerate terms and conditions for employees such as 10-day mandatory leave for each month spent onboard the vessels.