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November 19, 2014. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai's maritime sector, has reported remarkable results in its marine business operations management from the beginning of 2014 till now—revealing zero number of accidents in various marine operational activities. The report complements the Authority's continuing efforts to comply and implement the highest standards of security and safety within the waters of Dubai.
According to a recent performance report submitted by the DMCA, the Authority has so far rendered 478 marine services, 547 marine inspection processes and 387 anchorages starting from March 10, 2014 within Dubai waters.
Mohammed Al Bastaki, Director of Maritime Operations of DMCA explained that the results of marine business operations reflect the success of DMCA in creating a secure and integrated maritime environment, which in turn, has attracted the most prominent regional and international players in the maritime sector. He shared that the marked increase in the number of services rendered demonstrates a positive indication of the Authority's actions to organize, promote and develop the local maritime industry via the introduction of strategic enhancements in operational procedures, regulations and the creation of new maritime legislation. All these efforts are aimed at improving the safety, performance and efficiency of the segment, which further consolidates Dubai's move to position itself as a world class global maritime hub.
The DMCA, in collaboration with fellow government agencies and stakeholders of the shipping industry, have developed specific criteria to improve the operations of bunkering ships in the emirate. The move has made a quantum leap in terms of supporting efforts to develop the maritime sector without compromising environmental sustainability while maintaining the highest levels of maritime safety.
Abdullah Al Hayas, Senior Manager-Maritime Safety Department said: “One of the most prominent achievements that we have achieved this year is our zero number of accidents record. This strongly reflects the DMCA's commitment to the world's highest standards and best practices in marine operations, particularly in complying with the guidelines set forth by the IMO of the UN with regards to transferring oil shipments between oil tankers at sea. These successful achievements inspire and motivate us to intensify our efforts and launch more initiatives aimed at strengthening investor confidence in the local marine environment, thereby attracting owners and operators of ships from around the world, thus contributing to enhance the contribution of the maritime sector in promoting Dubai's economic development and meeting the needs of the future.”
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