Regional Clean Sea Organisation

The Regional Clean Sea Organisation (RECSO), is the environmental arm for national oil and shipping companies in the Gulf. Our mission is to protect the waters of the Gulf region by firstly preventing oil spills and other derivatives from polluting the waters and secondly by helping to clean them up in times of accidents. Recso acts as an umbrella under which the major oil and shipping companies can come together and mutually cooperate in the event of an accident. We believe that an important way of preventing spills is by educating both the oil and shipping sectors as well as the general public about the hazards of oil pollution in the Gulf waters and the responsibility rests with each individual towards protecting these waters and our marine environment. I am pleased to announce that our organization has had another successful year, continuing its long history of growth, achievement and progress. The oil, gas and energy sector at regional or international level has been growing tremendously. With all this growth there were many challenges, we endeavor to further consolidate and enhance our organizations capabilities and strengthen our mutual cooperation. We established a more dynamic outlook and built stronger goals and objectives which we strive to achieve. 2011 2012 goals are directed at playing a leading role in our core business (oil spill and incident response, under the mutual aid concept), establishing policies and procedures, national contingency plan, communication and coordination, availing all available resources to members and serve the region in a wider role such as safety, integrity, health, security and total environment. These strategic initiatives are the main engines of growth for us and the region. We have achieved a number of milestones that includes, budgetary compliance, planning and coordination of a number of major oil spill exercise at member level, planning and conducting a number of training and development opportunities, and formalizing all the topics and activities for Offshore Arabia 2012 conference and exhibition, by establishing a global reach and cooperation that includes strong partnerships and relationship with regional and international bodies & organizations. Our Organization continues to provide support for community initiatives and activities as a part of our Corporate and Social Responsibility program. We will continue to advocate for environmental issues, the nurturing of young talent, while we actively promote the rich cultural heritage of our region. In conclusion, I would like to thank all my esteemed fellow directors for their support during the year and nothing could have been accomplished without the hard work of our Board of Directors and their immense contribution to the success of the organization. Without a doubt the member companies have shown both serious commitment and ownership to the needs of our region. Their support and encouragement is highly appreciated and will always give us the additional strength and motivation to seek the best for our Organization. With this I would like to once again profusely thank all my fellow Directors and member companies from the bottom of my heart, we couldnt have come this far without your support and vision.