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Maritime-piracy symposium , Dubai , June 27-28 Viewing piracy as a matter of grave international concern, the UAE called for a comprehensive, inclusive approach that can deliver a long term, sustainable solution to the problem.'Piracy's destabilizing impact can only be mitigated through collaboration across political, military, financial and legal arenas. The need of the hour is to explore new ways to secure the freedom of those held captive, curb the reach of the pirates, provide comprehensive support to Somalia, and crystalise the unified stance created by our Public-Private Partnership,' Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Chairman, said in his opening address to the 2nd high-level, public-private UAE Counter-Piracy Conference, co-convened by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and global marine terminal operator DP World.'Piracy is a matter of grave international concern, but, importantly, it is happening in our region and is therefore a matter of significant concern for everyone in this region. It is shocking that, even as we are gathered here, pirates are holding more than 200 seafarers captive, in often appalling conditions.''The trauma, fear and unspeakable suffering these innocent people and their families are going through is difficult to imagine. You will have the opportunity to hear something ...

Upgrading the port to meet customers and fishermen's growing needs DP World, UAE Region on June 12 announced the completion of the first phase of the Al Hamriya port development plans aimed at modernising and upgrading the port to meet customers and fishermen's growing needs.The first phase officially opened today includes the upgrading of 1 million square feet of yard, which has been paved, metal fenced, and gated. These open yards are now available for lease for traders and logistics companies.Details of the next phase of the project were unveiled by Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, Ghanem Al Abbar, Deputy Director, Al Hamriya Port, at a media roundtable today.The second phase includes a modern facility for the exclusive use of the fishing industry at the port. Construction work has already begun on the facility and is due to be completed this year. The development will create a new 1,650-metre long wharf with a capacity to accommodate 190 fishing boats.The changes will strengthen Al Hamriya Port's traditional capability and leverage the strategic location of the port in the centre of Dubai.Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE region, ...

New energy-efficient straddle carriers to improve efficiency and productivity DP World Melbourne has introduced the first eight of 16 new energy-efficient straddle carriers, the Dubai-based port handlers announced.The new equipment with its greater capacity to handle containers will also help reduce DP World's environmental footprint as well as improve efficiency and productivity at Australia's largest container port.A second batch of eight straddle carriers is due to be delivered later this year, increasing DP World Melbourne's fleet to 22 straddle carriers. Ganesh Raj, senior vice president and managing director, DP World, Australia and New Zealand Region, said: "DP World, Australia is committed to providing the necessary infrastructure to increase capacity and efficiency at West Swanson Dock, where DP World Melbourne is located, to cater for medium to long term customer demand."The newly commissioned carriers add to the fleet of six carriers we installed last year and I am pleased to launch the additional eight of 16 new diesel electric straddles for 2012."DP World continues to invest in new terminal infrastructure and the latest technology across its network of five Australian terminals in order to constantly facilitate container growth and provide our customers with efficient services."Source: Arabian Supply Chain

The largest PIL container ship to ever berth at Aden Aden Container Terminal (ACT), operated by global marine terminal operator DP World, has received and serviced one of the largest container vessels to call at the historic Yemeni port, the Kota Carum, owned by Singapore-based Pacific International Lines.The 300-metre long, 6,606 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container unit) ship, built in 2011, is the largest PIL container ship to ever berth at Aden.The management of DP World Aden rolled out a well-practised drill of discharging and loading containers with its highly skilled workforce and state-of-the-art quayside handling technology to deliver premium turnaround time to the customer. PIL Kota Carum was berthed on arrival and stayed alongside for 21 hours and 14 minutes.Captain Faisal Al Qahtani, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, Middle East Region, said:''We congratulate Pacific International Lines and their new vessel, Kota Carum, on her maiden visit to Aden and the Red Sea area, the busiest sea trade transit route in the world today. This port call once again demonstrates the efficient gateway and transshipment role played by DP World Aden and its importance to Yemen's domestic economy. We commend DP World Aden's team for the meticulous ability ...

For its work in improving the efficiency of the supply chain DP World, UAE Region has won the prestigious Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) for its work in improving the efficiency of the supply chain.The award was presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and patron of the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport, to Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region.DAST is an annual award organised by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). DP World, UAE Region received the award for 2012 in the Mobility Management category for its "Automated Gate System" project, which commenced operation in Jebel Ali Port in August 2010, at an event held in Dubai on Tuesday (February 14, 2012).Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said:"We are proud to have received this award in recognition of our innovative Automated Gate project. It is part and parcel of our many initiatives aimed at easing traffic congestion and avoiding truck bottlenecks at the gates around and inside Jebel Ali Port. This also reduces costs as well as carbon emissions. This recognition motivates us to ...

332-metre long MSC Tomoko Aden Container Terminal (ACT), operated by global marine terminal operator DP World, has received and serviced the 8,441 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) MSC Tomoko, the largest container vessel ever to call at the facility, located in Yemen's premier port city.DP World Aden management mobilised a meticulous plan to welcome the Mediterranean Shipping Company's 332-metre long mega ship, which has a draft of 14.7 metres, discharging and loading containers with its highly-trained workforce and sophisticated terminal handling technology to ensure a quick turnaround time. MSC Tomoko was berthed for a total of 14 hours and 30 minutes.While MSC's container ships are frequent guests at Aden, this is the largest vessel to visit since the terminal opened in 1999.Capt. Faisal Al Qahtani, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, Middle East, said: "We are pleased that MSC, one of the world's largest carriers, has expressed its confidence in DP World's service capabilities and quality through MSC Tomoko's port call. DP World Aden occupies a strategic position as a gateway port to meet the needs of Yemen importers and exporters, and is also well placed to capture the significantly growing transshipment volumes in the Gulf of Aden region, ...

Recognised for providing outstanding development opportunities for employees DP World, UAE Region has been globally recognised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) as providing outstanding training and development opportunities for DP World's Finance Department employees.The ACCA Platinum Approved Employer certificate was presented to Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice-President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, this week by Stuart Dunlop, Head of Middle East, Association of Chartered Certified.The certificate is awarded to leading organisations that offer outstanding development opportunities for young accountants and demonstrate superior professional values, ethics and governance at the workplace.DP World employees undergoing the ACCA Trainee Development programme, which results in a best in class, relevant, professional qualification, are able to rapidly progress to achieve membership of the internationally-recognised Association.DP World, UAE Region is one of the first port operators in the region to be awarded the Platinum Level for trainees' development.Mohammed Al Muallem, said: "We constantly invest in our people, who constitute the company's most valuable asset. We believe this partnership with ACCA will add great value to DP World, UAE Region's accounting and finance management standards as we continue our journey of corporate excellence."Stuart Dunlop, said: "ACCA aims to offer first-choice qualifications in ...

Accreditation services covering training in DP, Oil Spill Response, BWM, ECDIS The Nautical Institute announced that it is to expand its accreditation services. Members input, which has fed into the Institute's current five year strategic plan, highlights that focus on competency and professionalism across the entire maritime industry is greater than ever.Under previous strategic plans, the Institute has developed model courses for leadership and management training, raised awareness within the industry of the need for this training, and accredited training providers for these important courses.The Institute continues to build upon their international standard for training and certification of dynamic positioning operators, established in 1983, as well as accrediting the extensive network of international DP training centres. These subjects are now included as a mandatory requirement in the STCW Code, following the 2010 Manila Amendments.The issue of competency in the modern era is consistently raised by members in terms of the effectiveness of training, reduction of sea time and experience, assessment and use of simulation. There is a strong perception that competency is reducing across the board at sea and ashore, not merely due to the rapid promotion of officers but due to the shortage of suitably qualified personnel.In response to ...

A capacity of 3,000 watts DP World has launched a pilot solar power system at Nhava Sheva port in Mumbai.The solar power system has a capacity of 3,000 watts and has been set up at the engineering workshop within the DP World Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port.With the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide, the pilot solar power system will reduce the terminal's annual power consumption by around 14,000 kWh."This solar power system will actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions at our marine terminal and help in cutting operational costs and contribute towards maintaining a cleaner environment," said Alpesh Sharma, ceo of DP World Nhava Sheva.Source: DP World

Due for delivery in 2012 Finnish developer Navis Engineering has won a contract from STX Finland to supply a NavDP4000 DP technology to Aura II, currently under construction in Turku, Finland and due for delivery in 2012.Aura II is a multi-purpose dry cargo ship and Baltic Sea oil recovery vessel that will be deployed by Meriaura, a Finnish provider of sea transport services for industrial products and general cargo. It is the first commercial vessel to run entirely on liquid bio-fuels and will be equipped with the Navis DP1 class system, meeting Bureau Veritas DYNAPOS AM/AT class notation requirements.The NavDP4000 combines elements of the previous version, Navis IVCS, with latest technology. The system is based on touch-screen operation, allowing fast access to all system functions and fewer buttons on the main control panel. It features a new power management system, providing faster reaction to switching-on external power consumers.This protects from power blackout failure and reduces power consumption. Another new feature is a thrust ability diagram, which in real-time mode shows all possible combinations of control forces in the surge and sway axes for a given value of the rotational control moment and thruster availability and/or allowed power load.Navis says it ...