First in Middle East: Aramco’s Survey Vessel Gets ABS' Infectious Disease Mitigation Notation
project demonstrates both Aramco and ABS’ commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision and we are delighted to be able to support forward-thinking vessel owners such as Aramco and advance the cause of safety of crews and assets.”Abdullah O. Al-Tewairqi, Manager of the Marine Department, Aramco, said: “The notation ensures business continuity for Aramco’s offshore operations by establishing proper isolation control of infectious diseases. This is an important milestone in continuing our journey with ABS verifying Aramco’s vessels meet the latest requirements
Hong Kong Continues Cleanup Following Palm Oil Spill
comes just a year after mountains of rubbish washed up on Hong Kong's beaches, with labels and packaging indicating most of it had come from mainland China. The government has closed 13 beaches since Sunday, a day after it said it had been informed of the spill by mainland authorities. The Marine Department confirmed the collision happened on Thursday. Environmental groups have said the size of the spill could bring severe ecological consequences, although the government said preliminary tests showed few traces of oil in affected areas. Samantha Lee, conservation manager at the
JNPT Gets Radiological Detection Equipment at Exit Gates
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai has become the first major port in the country to install radiological detection equipment (RDE) at all its exit road and rail gates. An official press release said the Marine Department of the port had taken up the project and the work was awarded to the public sector Electronic Corporation of India (ECIL) in 2012 at a total cost of Rs. 23.324 crore. Twenty-eight Vehicle Monitor Systems have been installed at the Road, Rail, Exit Gates. Out of these 11 are at North Gate Complex, 3 at the South Gate Complex
Hong Kong to Conduct Dolphin Survey
engaged in the operations will display signals as prescribed in international and local regulations. Vessels navigating in the vicinity should proceed with caution and keep clear at slow speed, bearing in mind that there are divers working at the locations. Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.12 of 2016 dated 22 January 201
February 2025
