Statoil Tanzania yesterday launched a
Safety of Life at Sea training for 100 fishermen in Mtwara with the aim
to improve their knowledge on how to survive at the sea.
The training, sponsored by Statoil, also
seeks to build awareness on the offshore oil and gas activities that
are taking place deep sea, such that the fishermen have appropriate
techniques and skills to ensure their safety and that of their fishing
vessels while at sea.
The training is being conducted by the
Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI). DMI develops marine expertise
and produces competently trained and qualified maritime personnel for
the Eastern Africa region and the world at large.
It has standards for construction,
equipment and operations done at the sea as well as requirements for
training and certification for all persons working at sea.
Statoil’s ambition is to maximise the
value creation by contributing to local content, environmental awareness
and capacity building through initiatives such as training of ‘Safety
of Life at Sea’.
Speaking about the training, Statoil’s
Safety Manager, Mr Pierre Marais said, “We are proud to sponsor this
initiative to build awareness on the risks of working at sea and to
equip trainees with the necessary safety skills to address hazardous
situations.
The training will prepare participants
with knowledge on sea survival, firefighting, first aid and health and
safety.” Statoil places a strong emphasis on Safety and Sustainability
in all of its operations across the world.
Statoil’s approach to safety means, “we
will always ensure safe operations which protect people, the
environment, communities and material assets. We believe that all
accidents can be prevented.”
The firm operates the Exploration
Licence on Block 2 on behalf of Tanzania Petroleum Development
Corporation (TPDC) and has a 65 per cent working interest.
ExxonMobil Exploration and Production
Tanzania Limited hold the remaining 35 per cent. During the development
phase after obtaining a Development Licence, TPDC has the right to
participate by acquiring 10 per cent of the working interest from the
Block 2 joint venture partners.
Statoil has been in Tanzania since 2007 after signing the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with the government of Tanzania.
Source: Daily News, reported from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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