Saudi Arabia ports and Lloyd’s Register collaborate on port management processes and certification 

Lloyd’s Register (LR) was not too long ago awarded a contract by Saudi Common Ports Authority (Mawani) to help the event of administration techniques and certification preparation for 4 of its ports. This collaboration goals to enhance effectivity, bolster operational excellence, and strengthen the Kingdom’s place as a key participant in international commerce.

The partnership is integral to Mawani’s broader technique to enhance business operations at Saudi Arabia ports and enhance their publicity to worldwide markets to drive progress of nationwide exports. 

LR will work with Mawani to develop a complete set of manuals and tips, together with high quality and environmental process manuals. These manuals will probably be aligned with the internationally recognised requirements set by the Worldwide Group for Standardization (ISO).

In the course of the 14-month contract, LR will present advisory providers to Saudi Arabi’s 4 main ports; Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam Port), Yanbu Business Port and Jubail Business Port.

The scope consists of complete help for administration techniques and ISO 9001/14001 certification preparation, in addition to Port State Management (PSC) processes and personnel coaching. 

LR will present tailor-made coaching programmes to port staff, specializing in ISO requirements, maritime certifications, and the most recent inspection and security protocols. Revolutionary digital options and applied sciences may even be applied to additional improve the sustainability and effectivity of port operations.

James Frew, Enterprise Advisory Director at LR, stated: “Saudi Arabia has set bold targets by means of its 2030 Imaginative and prescient to develop a thriving financial system for a various and sustainable future. Our partnership with Mawani will play a key position in guaranteeing its port actions comply with finest follow and align with worldwide necessities. We applaud the Kingdom for its dedication to investing in a secure and sustainable maritime financial system and help its imaginative and prescient to turn out to be a big worldwide buying and selling hub.”