Prince Hamzah Center for Marine antipollution was established in 1996 as one of the Ports Corporation departments at that time. aiming to protect the Gulf of Aqaba marine environment in general, and the Jordanian regional waters in particular. through dealing with oil spills in the sea and recovering these spilled substances to maintain sea water cleanliness and preserve the biodiversity of the marine environment, known for its beauty and uniqueness in the Gulf of Aqaba.
The center also undertakes various roles assigned to it by the company's management, whether to serve the company's objectives and collaborate with other departments and divisions, or to serve the General Administration's objectives in the Aqaba Governorate. This includes responding to general emergencies or working on projects that benefit the local community. The center played a fundamental role in establishing new diving sites in Aqaba, such as the underwater tank museum and the C130 plane diving site. Additionally, the center actively participates in environmental events, as well as local and international exercises.
Prince Hamzah Center for Marine Antipollution equipment:
Due to the increasing attention the company places on environmental protection in the Gulf of Aqaba in general, and Jordan's regional waters in particular, concerning oil leaks from ships or accidents resulting from collisions between these vessels, the company has established the Prince Hamzah Center for Anti-Pollution in collaboration with the Japanese government at a cost of 5.5 million US dollars. This initiative serves two main objectives:
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Maintaining Aqaba Gulf waters cleanliness.
Collaborating with neighboring countries in maintaining the cleanliness of the entire Gulf of Aqaba.
Center equipment:
First: Oil containment equipment to prevent its spread, consisting of:
Rubber barriers with a total length of around 1500m
Oil-absorbent barriers with a total length of around 700m
Beach protection carpets with a total length of around 1200m
Second: Oil recovery and containment equipment, consisting of:
Spiral planers, quantity (2), with a capacity of 60 mᶾ/hour each
Disc planer, quantity (1), with a capacity of 50 mᶾ/hour
Anti-pollution tank skimmer with a capacity of about 5 mᶾ/hour
Third: Storing recovered oils equipment:
A tank with a capacity of 250 mᶾ
Ground tanks with a capacity of 200 mᶾ
Floating rubber tanks with various capacities
Fourth: Transport equipment, consisting of:
Hamza Boat (1):
A 20-metre-long pollution control boat, built in 1996, made in the United Kingdom. The boat is designed to deploy and collect rubber barriers, transport equipment to pollution sites, as well as landing skimmers and receiving recovered oils, It’s also equipped with a hydraulic crane and an openable front door
Hamza Boat (2):
A 10-meter-long pollution control boat, built in 1996, made in the United Kingdom. The boat is designed to help deploy rubber barriers and transport equipment and materials to pollution sites, It’s also equipped with a small hydraulic crane and an openable front door
Three light boats to help deploy barriers, work near beaches, and transport light equipment
A truck dedicated to transporting the center’s equipment and materials necessary for pollution control operations by land. It is equipped with a hydraulic crane and a wireless radio device to communicate with boats and other marine vessels
Pollution control tank equipped with a small skimmer to transport the recovered oils to the processing locations
Fifth: Auxiliary equipment and absorbent materials:
Oil-absorbing materials in the form of pieces and rolls
Two portable electric generators
Two water pumps with a capacity of 30 mᶾ/hour
Submersible pump with a hydraulic power unit, capacity of 400 mᶾ/hour