Over 120 tons of sea debris collected in Abu Dhabi waters

Over 120 tons of sea debris collected in Abu Dhabi waters
27/03/19 https://safety4sea.com/over-120-tons-of-sea-debris-collected-in-abu-dhab...

Safeen, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary and a provider of integrated marine services in the Middle East, has collected more than 120 tons of floating sea debris in Abu Dhabi waters during 2018. Of the total collected material, the company recycled over ten tons.

The establishment of the Environment and Anti-Pollution Department at Safeen used a special boat which was responsible for the collection of tons of floating debris, such as plastic, wood, ropes and fishing nets in Abu Dhabi waters.

What is more, it coordinated joint actions with all parties involved in protecting the environment and the marine life, particularly coral and sea turtles, and organized awareness campaigns about the hazards of throwing waste in the sea

Capt. Adil Banihammad, Acting CEO of Safeen, mentioned:

The establishment of the Environment and Anti-Pollution Department at Safeen, under the Marine Services Directorate back in 2015, demonstrates Abu Dhabi Ports’ utmost priority to protect the environment, attain sustainability and preserve marine resources and life

Now, Safeen said that it is committed to continue the improvement, efficiency and performance of the department by conducting periodical training and drills. These aim to make sure that the staff and equipment are ready at all times.

In addition, the company has gathered all the necessary equipment to treat and contain level-one oil spills, according to the criteria of the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA). It also collaborated with local and international parties and organizations to contain oil spills.