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PNG Ports Corporation christians Siabo Pilot Boat

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PNG Ports Corporation has christianed the Siabo, the first in a series of five pilot boats, each worth seven million Kina.

The pilot boats are part of PNG Ports’ re-fleeting plan to satisfy the demands of its clients, to meet international standards.

State Enterprises Minister, William Duma commended PNG Ports for its consistency in producing outstanding results.

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