Marine Oil Pollution Response Training
With increasing environmental challenges and pressures on Egypt’s coastlines, this program focuses on strengthening the capacities of staff in sensitive sites such as ports, vessels, petroleum facilities, and tourist resorts. It provides both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to ensure effective prevention and response to oil spill incidents.
- Understanding risks of marine oil pollution.
- Prevention methods and emergency preparedness.
- Practical training on spill response and remediation.
- Compliance with local and international regulations.
- Enhancing coordination among stakeholders.
Capacity Building
Training port and vessel staff
in marine pollution management
International Frameworks
Overview of conventions, monitoring,
and emergency planning.
Practical Response
Hands-on training for incidents, damage
assessment, and compensation.
Training Programs
Implementation of Environmental Management Systems in Ports
Target Group: Port and environmental staff in coastal governorates
Integrated Solid Waste Management in Ports
Target Group: Environmental officers at ports and coasts
Maritime Transport Risks
Target Group: Ship crews, navigators, port and environmental administrations
Ballast Water Management (BWM-2004 Convention)
Target Group: Ship crews and marine environmental staff
Oil Spill Response & Pollution Control (MARPOL, OPRC, etc.)
Target Group: Shipping companies, port authorities, and maritime staff
Oil Pollution Response (IMO Level 1)
Target Group: Managers and staff of response centers, port environment protection, and oil fields
On Scene Commander – Oil Spill Response (IMO Level 2)
Target Group: Response center managers, port environment protection, and oil fields
Crisis Management & Oil Spill Response (IMO Level 3)
Target Group: Senior managers in ports, oil companies, and marine oil fields
Clients
Training & Management Team
Capt. Mahmoud Ismail
Holding a Master’s in Marine Environmental Protection and over 20 years of experience at the Ministry of Environment, plays a vital role in managing the center’s daily operations. His responsibilities include planning training programs, overseeing equipment maintenance, and preparing oil contingency plans for oil companies. He previously served as the National Coordinator for the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan and has delivered extensive training in response and crisis management.
Dr. Ehsan Elhady
Executive Director of the El Salam Oil Spill Control and GreenPlus, has 28 years of experience in nature conservation and oil spill response, serving in many incidents as an On-Scene Commander. His leadership is essential to the center’s daily management, overseeing training programs, equipment maintenance, and the preparation of oil contingency plans for oil companies, while also setting the strategic policies that guide the center’s operations.
Bassam Salah
Shift Manager at a Marine Pollution Control Center, oversees daily operations and ensures readiness for pollution incidents. He supervises all operation and maintenance teams, enforces international marine pollution standards, and manages logistics—including equipment, vehicles, protective gear, and supplies. Bassam coordinates transportation, storage, and inventory of essential items like booms, dispersants, and fuel. He has over 12 years of experience in marine pollution management and center operations.
Eng. Ahmed Ismail
Pollution Control Engineer with strong experience in environmental protection and safety. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Port Said University (2014), he plays a key role at the El-Salam Tier 2 Oil Spill Response Center, leading operations, maintaining response equipment, and supporting training activities. He previously served at the Suez Canal Container Terminal and holds certifications in shoreline supervision, oil spill equipment maintenance, IMS 100, IMO OPRC Levels 1 and 2, first aid, firefighting, and incident investigation.
