RAK Ports is a group of five ports located in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. The port operations undertaken variously across the group of five ports are extensive, supporting tens of millions of tonnes of bulk export and import, container operations, shipyard operations, marine development staging and support, plus petrochemical, cruise, and port centric manufacturing.

RAK Ports appointed ABPmer to conduct an audit of its compliance with the UK Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) principles and RAK Ports conformity with the Marine Safety Management System (MSMS) that Saqr Port Authority has developed over the last several years.

Although RAK Ports operates outside of the UK, the principles of the PMSC, draw on internationally recognised legislation and best practice for port marine safety management.

ABPmer found that RAK Ports was fully compliant with the principles of the PMSC, such as accountability for marine safety, risk assessment, and the effectiveness of the MSMS, and had a high level of conformity with the procedures and process established as the RAK Ports MSMS. ABPmer also identified a high level of best practice adoption, including the use of electronic systems like Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) and Smart Mooring systems, as well as a comprehensive approach to conservancy and vessel traffic management.

The outcomes of the audit undertaken by ABPmer for RAK Ports Group, document how the principles of the PMSC can be successfully applied in a legislative context outside of the UK and inform the development of a high quality and robust MSMS.

RAK Ports is the first Port in the region to achieve compliance.

Our maritime risk specialists are dedicated to helping ports and other marine operators meet the requirements of the Port Marine Safety Code, regularly developing and auditing Safety Management Systems. 

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