MoU to promote regulation of Abu Dhabi’s waterways
In a joint effort to boost maritime safety and to enhance Abu Dhabi’s maritime regulations, Abu Dhabi Maritime and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have recently signed a five-year agreement with the aim of enhancing the safety of Abu Dhabi’s waterways.
The agreement will allow for enhanced exchange of information, data and expertise concerning the regulation and management of maritime activities, infrastructure developments and facilities across Abu Dhabi’s waterways.
Under the terms of the agreement, both parties will implement robust and responsive monitoring, risk-mitigation, business continuity and crisis management systems through coordinated development plans, maritime activities, as well as marine traffic and infrastructure projects within Abu Dhabi’s waters.
“Abu Dhabi Maritime’s co-operation agreement with ADNOC is another important step in boosting our emirate’s position as a global maritime centre,” remarked Captain Saif Rashid Al Mheiri, Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Maritime.
ADNOC is a leading contributor to Abu Dhabi’s maritime sector providing shipping, maritime, port, logistics and oil field services for its customers by operating dedicated petroleum ports located in Jebel Dhanna, Ruwais, Das, Zirku and Mubarraz.
“We are pleased to work in partnership with Abu Dhabi Maritime as we aim to secure safe waterways and to ensure sustainable traffic flow, particularly for products from the oil and gas industry,” commented Captain Jasim Al Khamiri, Senior Vice President, Petroleum Ports Authority Unit, ADNOC.