The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed a partnership agreement with Lloyd’s Register to standardise operational and maritime procedures at Saudi ports.
The agreement seeks to establish enhanced procedures that promote operational excellence. Key objectives include developing guidelines and manuals, such as a Quality and Environmental Procedures Manual compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards.
The partnership aims to create a Code of Good Practices to define responsibilities and execution procedures, boosting efficiency and organisation.
It also plans to develop a specialised technical manual tailored to the scope of work and updated International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions, alongside acquiring international certifications for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
These measures are expected to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, reduce emissions and waste, cut operational costs, and strengthen sustainability practices while enhancing the global reputation of Saudi ports.
The collaboration also involves comprehensive training programmes, including developing a manual for professional maritime certifications for port staff, setting eligibility criteria for training institutes, and offering ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 courses (awareness, auditing, and performance indicators).
It will cover the rules and regulations required for maritime inspection operations, such as PSC/FSC inspections while integrating the latest technologies and digital solutions to support sustainable operations and improve efficiency.
Last month, Mawani, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) partnered to boost innovation in port operations, infrastructure development, and workforce skills.
