PDC seeks extensive training for KAP staff in Europe
Ports Development Company (PDC), owner and developer of King Abdullah Port (KAP), in realization of the importance of the human element within the organization, has implemented extensive training and certification programs of key areas of the port operations to specialized staff in Europe.
Best case practices and know-how skills across multiple disciplines within the port industry were especially tailored and targeted to furthermore nurture the expertise of local teams that will bring with them exceptional port services to the local market.
These practices were tackled out of realization that the growth and development of employees will contribute in achieving the growth, efficiency and enhance performance of PDC operations that will reflect positively on the productivity of the port services.
PDC 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 UK, tackling various areas related to the most up-to-date safety procedures that are undertaken at that port.
In addition, the vessel traffic service (VTS) operators traveled abroad to acquire advanced training and certification by respective authorities in the UK in the field of VTS, called V103 from the Naval College in Newcastle.
This is a sample of what PDC aims to proceed in acquiring global certification to ensure that the port is operating under the most up-to-date measures and skills.
Abdullah Hameedaddin, MD, PDC, stated: “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.”