ORGANIZATION OF A SERIES OF SIMULATION EXERCISES TO COMBAT MARINE POLLUTION

From June 16 to 18, 2025, a series of simulated accident-related marine pollution exercises were organized at the Tanger Med Port Complex, coordinated by the Harbor Master’s Office Safety Department. These exercises are part of the technical assistance agreement signed with the French Center for Documentation, Research, and Experimentation on Accidental Water Pollution (CEDRE).

Supervised by two CEDRE experts, the simulations tested the teams’ responsiveness in real conditions and assessed procedures for responding to accidental marine pollution. The experts also conducted technical inspections of the Port Authority’s pollution control devices to verify their compliance and performance.

The agreement with CEDRE provides for two levels of assistance in the event of proven marine pollution or imminent threat:

• Level 1: Remote assistance from CEDRE’s command post
• Level 2: Deployment of on-site operational assistance

On June 16^th, a training exercise was conducted on the return quay of Tanger Med Port 1, involving the deployment of 150 meters of heavy inflatable boom, the use of a remote-controlled skimmer, and the setup of a containment pocket at the bow of a container ship.