The MOIG Director was invited by REMPEC to attend the Regional Workshop on Cooperation Arrangements in the Field of Preparedness for and Response to Oil and Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Spills-MEDEXPOL 2016.
The event was held over 14-15 December 2016 at the Meridian Saint Julian’s Hotel in Malta.
The main objectives of this workshop were:
- To review and examine the proposed draft guide on Cooperation Mutual Assistance in responding to Marine Pollution Incidents
- To give clear instructions and guidance to REMPEC Secretariat for its finalization, prior to its transmission for review and adoption to the twelfth meeting of REMPEC Focal Points
The event gathered 29 participants representing the contracting parties to the Barcelona convention and its protocols and Associations and Organizations from the Mediterranean region and Europe.
The delegates agreed on a series of conclusions and recommendations that will strengthen the Regional Capability in case of major Oil Spill accidents.
This event was also a good opportunity to undertake fruitful discussions with delegates paving the way to exchange information on oil spill prevention, preparedness and response as well as to develop new relationships.
The MOIG Management Committee Members would like to thank REMPEC for its kind invitation.