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Samson Norikgu

Lorengau

Summary

Dynamic Seaman Officer with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force, skilled in tactical planning and work coordination. Proven ability to enhance mission readiness and streamline communication processes. Recognized for outstanding training performance and maintaining high safety standards, while adept in maritime navigation and fostering teamwork under pressure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Seaman Officer

Papua New Guinea Defense Force
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in executing operational directives to ensure mission readiness in the national maritime domain.
  • Conducted routine inspections of facilities to maintain safety and security standards onboard a standard 21-crew Military vessel.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline communication processes within units.
  • Maintained Navigation Books and monthly returns in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Supported senior officers in planning and executing tactical operations.
  • Participated in debriefings to analyze operational outcomes and identify improvement areas.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations and military routines, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.

Officer Candidate

United States Coast Guard Leadership Development Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Underwent a rigorous military indoctrination training based on US Military Officer Corps standards over 3 months.
  • Represented Papua New Guinea in a very competitive maritime training regime, fostering relationships, and providing clarity in cultural, socio-economic and professional aspects.
  • Liaised with officers and staff across organizations to manage training administrative requirements and achieve specified objectives in a timely manner.
  • Established a feasible officer commissioning pathway in the PNG Defense Force through the US Coast Guard upon successful completion of training with merit.

Officer Cadet

Papua New Guinea Defense Force
02.2021 - 12.2023
  • Did a very comprehensive military indoctrination training designed to commission officers into the PNG Defense Force.
  • Lead 30-men teams under pressure with limited resources and support to achieve objectives in a timely manner in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

University of Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
04-2020

Upper Secondary School Certificate - Science

Sogeri National High School
Central Province, Papua New Guinea
10-2015

Skills

  • Work coordination
  • Report writing
  • Tactical planning
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Maritime Navigation

Certification

  • Naval Guardian Class Patrol Boat Junior Officer, TAFE QLD, Cairns, Australia - November 2025

Timeline

Seaman Officer

Papua New Guinea Defense Force
08.2024 - Current

Officer Candidate

United States Coast Guard Leadership Development Centre
01.2024 - 04.2024

Officer Cadet

Papua New Guinea Defense Force
02.2021 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

University of Papua New Guinea

Upper Secondary School Certificate - Science

Sogeri National High School
Samson Norikgu