Abu Dhabi, UAE— AD Ports Group will conduct a joint training exercise at Delma Port on November 24. The exercise, which will simulate a maritime incident at the port, is part of ongoing planning and preparation for emergency and crisis response in Abu Dhabi.
Thirteen government entities are scheduled to participate in the joint exercise, in addition to some entities from the private sector.
The joint exercise aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the different organizations participating in the exercise, monitor their capabilities and identify opportunities for improvement.
It will enhance the capabilities of AD Ports Group and other participating entities for addressing potential risks in incidents that require a coordinated response.
The company’s revenue grew 53 percent Year on Year to AED1,466 million ($399 million) in the third quarter of 2022 driven by strong growth in its Maritime Cluster and a robust performance of its Economic Cities & Free Zones (EC&FZ) Cluster.
Preparation for the joint exercise includes identifying all the roles and responsibilities of the participating organizations, in addition to appointing observers to evaluate team performance.
Early this month, AD Ports Group signed an agreement to acquire an 80 percent equity stake in Dubai-based Global Feeder Shipping (GFS) for AED2.9 billion ($800 million), a global container shipping company.
In September, the company, in its first international acquisition, acquired a 70 percent equity stake in Transmar International Shipping Company (Transmar) and Transcargo International for AED514 million (US$140 million).
It will also include the formation of a communication management team, the identification of actions and priorities of the response teams, determination of the level of emergency classification, and coordination with the authorities.
In addition, the exercise will ensure that the resources and capabilities required are available to monitor the potential risks of any crisis and how best to respond.