PORTS Development Company (PDC), owner and developer of King Abdullah Port, enrolled up to 20 of its employees into specialized learning and developmental programs, the most recent being an intensive training course for the company's safety team at the Port of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, tackling various areas related to the most up to date safety procedures that are undertaken at that port. The Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) operators travelled abroad to acquire advanced training and certification by respective authorities in the United Kingdom in the field of Vessel Traffic Service, called V103 from the Naval College in Newcastle. Abdullah Hameedaddin, Managing Director of Ports Development Company, said “the human element within any organization is considered the most valuable asset- we all know it and strive excessively to continue in progressing our employees via the multiple local, regional and global training programs that will service their expertise to elevate to a level that will serve the interests of the port, and in turn service the whole Kingdom.” Hameedaddin further said “all means have been placed at the disposal of our teams to ensure that productivity and efficiency are key areas that are progressing in time to raise the standard of port services and the knowledge and training of employees continue to expand.” Port Development Company aims to position King Abdullah Port as a unique example of world-class excellence for providing valuable benefits for long-term users from the public and private sectors. — SG
