Ra-Atum II

On May 8th and 9th, 2003, PESCo conducted an oil spill exercise in Egypt (Red Sea Shab Ali). The exercise duration was two days including real time mobilization of the Pollution Incident Center (PIC) located in Cairo. PESCo involved more than 150 people from a number of different agencies and organizations which included the Egyptian Navy, Coast Guard, GUPCO and SUCO service vessels and surveillance Helicopters, the City of Hurghada governorate and Local Council.

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Ra-Atum III

On May 10th and 11th December 2003, PESCo conducted an oil spill exercise in Egypt (Abu Qir - Alexandria). The exercise duration was two days including communication and transportation tests. There was real time activation of the Pollution Incident Center (PIC) located in Cairo. PESCo involved more than 150 people from a multitude of different agencies and organizations.

An Exercise Steering Committee (ESC) was formed to oversee the development and execution of the exercise. Each member has contributed valuable information.

Evaluators and Observers were stationed at various locations and have provided the information to form a solid set of lessons learned and recommendations. These recommendations when carried forward will help improve future exercises at the same time increase the capable combined response of all concerned parties.

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Ra-Atum IV

SUMED and PESCo conducted an oil spill response exercise at (Sidi Kerir Oil Terminal – West Alexandria) Egypt On May 17th and 18th 2004. The exercise duration was two days including communication and transportation tests. There was real time activation of the “PESCo” Pollution Incident Center (PIC) located in Cairo along with the (PIC) - Alexandria pollution response base and SUMED incident room at Sidi Kerir Oil Terminal, Alexandria West.

Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) coordinated events through the crisis management room situated in EEAA headquarters Maddi, with additional on site support from EEAA Alexandrian branch.

The response to this exercise involved participation from a multitude of different companies, agencies and organizations. International and national Evaluators and Observers were stationed at various locations and have provided the information to form a solid set of lessons learned and recommendations. These recommendations when carried forward will help improve future exercises at the same time increase the capable combined response of all concerned parties.

The Mediterranean Oil Industry Group (MOIG), participation demonstrated the benefits such an organization can bring to the Mediterranean region. MOIG brought experts from throughout the region. The gathering of such expertise goes a long way to improve national and regional efforts for oil spill response.

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Ra-Atum V

A key challenge for the protection of South Sinai is the provision and sustainability of a “credible oil spill response system.” To meet this challenge, PESCo in association with Industry, the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), and Government, the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA), conducted a real-time “Major Oil Spill Response Exercise” in the vicinity of Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Mohamed. This Exercise aimed at reflecting a realistic response to a major oil pollution incident for equipment deployment and crisis management.

International and national evaluators and observers were stationed at various locations and have provided the information to form a solid set of lessons learned and recommendations. These recommendations when carried forward will help improve future exercises at the same time increase the capable combined response of all concerned parties.

The gathering of experts from throughout the world goes a long way to improve national and regional efforts for oil spill response. Coordination through regional and international organizations allows for the sharing of vital information.

The exercise took place during the period from 17-18 June, 2005.

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