Marine pollution in Oman reviewed
The Social Committee of the State Council charged with studying the review of the Maritime Pollution Control Law issued by Royal Decree 34/74, on Thursday hosted Environment Society of Oman (ESO) officials to explore their views on the proposal at its eighth meeting.
During the meeting, the extent and management of marine pollution, as well as the role of non-government and civil society organisations in reducing the risk of pollution were reviewed.
As per a statement, the committee discussed at the meeting, headed by Hon Dr Hamad bin Sulaiman al Salami, in the presence of the honourable members of the committee, many relevant topics and themes related to the proposal. They included awareness programmes, maritime security and safety requirements, as well as strategies, legislation and laws. The officials representing ESO were Dr Mohammed al Kalbani, board member and Dr Hamad al Ghani, director of Community Affairs and Environmental Awareness of the society.
During the meeting, the minutes of the previous meeting were approved and follow-up of the decisions taken were noted.
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