About the Client

Port of Duqm is located in the Al Wusta region of Central Oman and hosts a number of cargo shipments, vessels, marine life and fishery storage and industries. It stretches up to 2.2 kilometers and harbors more than 1,148 vessels being served. Around 70% of Oman’s fishery originates from this area, and the port acts as a medium to store and transport the same to various regions of Oman and other countries. The port generates millions in revenue and is responsible for hundreds of employees on the ground.

The Challenge

The Duqm port harbors hundreds of workers in the logistics/supply chain throughout the year. This resulted in a dust-laden atmosphere with the release of harmful gases. Establishing an air quality monitoring system was essential to ensure safe breathing conditions for the workers. The Duqm Port used to manually examine, validate, and test the air quality, which was laborious and time-consuming. It was challenging to keep track on a regular basis this way. Additionally, with the power supply being heavily dependent on diesel in the port, it was essential for Duqm Port to have a monitor that functions with a backup battery in case of power failures.

The Solution

Oizom, in collaboration with National Energy Center, Oman, offered 1 unit of Polludrone Smart and 1 unit of Odosense to the Duqm Port for monitoring air quality, dust, odour, and hazardous gaseous emissions. Both Odosense and Polludrone come with a battery backup option that functions during power outages, thus eliminating the need for continuous diesel power. The automated system eliminates manual data collection by providing real-time data through a Data Analyzing & Visualizing platform with customizable time intervals.

Installation and access to Data Analyzing software Visualisation were done seamlessly. We are thankful to Oizom and National Energy Center of Oman for providing exceptional technical support.

The Result

Oizom’s smart, compact, and robust air quality and odour monitoring system at Duqm Port has empowered the authorities to access air quality and odour data in real-time. The battery backup feature has enabled 24/7 device operation, saving diesel energy at night. Safe working conditions have been ensured for workers at Duqm Port, and the authorities are now better positioned to make decisions for mitigating harmful air pollutants.