Port of Duqm organised an extensive Oil Spill Response Training and Mock Drill

Port of Duqm organised an extensive Oil Spill Response Training and Mock Drill

The Port of Duqm organized an extensive Oil Spill Response training program for all relevant stakeholders and an Oil Spill Mock Drill , in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Ali Al Sunaidi, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones at Duqm This initiative reflects the port's commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility and collaboration with stakeholders

The Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response, and Cooperation (OPRC) training objectives include developing multiple scenarios, and corresponding strategies, identifying challenges in the implementation of plans & deploying of Oil spill response equipment (OSRE) during emergencies. The training also addressed various stakeholders' Oil spill response plans, and the importance of collaborative efforts in effectively responding to minimize the environmental Impact.

The Drill was efficiently concluded professionally by coordinating efforts across various teams within the Port of Duqm & Stakeholders like SEZAD, OTTCO, Asyad Drydock, ATD, CTOM, ACT & LAMOR. The exercise also acts as a test for the reliability of oil spill response equipment like Containment booms, Deflection booms, Skimmers & accessories.

The port's spill response team demonstrated high efficiency in handling spill incidents, highlighting the readiness of employees and equipment for such situations. The equipment used in the Drill included various pollution barriers