From 27 to 30 March 2017, the representatives of International Environmental Marine and Services (IEMS UK) composed of Captain Richard Byrbnes, Chief Executive Officer, Mr George Weir, People Development Manager, Captain Ashraf Khela, Regional Training Manager visited Tunisia.
Several meetings were performed between MOIG Director, the representatives of IEMS UK and MOIG members such as: ETAP, Dragon Oil, Shell Upstream Tunisia, APO, TPS, PA RESOURCES, MARETAP, ECUMED, NUMHYD, ENI Tunisia, STIR, Medco Energi and SNPD.

IEMS provided technical support to Tunisian members through the MOIG in Tier 1 and Tier 2 Oil Spill Response exercises over the last years, the CEO of IEMS UK was formerly the Chairman of MOIG where he representated a regional oil state company.

During the meetings, IEMS-UK representatives re-affirmed the company’s commitment towards the support of local and national capacity building in regards to oil spill preparedness and response.

IEMS-UK has a vast array of oil and gas, maritime and training experts, the company provides consultancy and training.

These meetings was a good opportunity to further promote the forthcoming Regional Workshop and Skhira Tier 1 Oil Spill Response Exercise scheduled to be held in Sfax city and TRAPSA Terminal in the first half of October 2017.