Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited Jaywun, the UAE’s first marine research vessel of its kind, which was commissioned by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD).
During the visit, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed reviewed the vessel’s cutting-edge research equipment and laboratories, and met with Emirati crew, marine scientists and researchers who are conducting research as part of EAD’s Ocean World Discovery project - which will monitor and assess marine biodiversity to address the effects of climate change, contribute to strengthening the UAE’s marine science capabilities, and serve as a scientific platform to advance marine research locally and globally.
He was accompanied by Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director of EAD; and Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of EAD.
Named after one of the most valuable pearls found in the Arabian Gulf, Jaywun is the most advanced research vessel in the Middle East. The 50-metre craft will operate in the UAE’s territorial waters and allow EAD to study marine environments and fisheries in waters deeper than 10 metres.
The vessel will berth approximately 30 people and features a remotely operated submarine vehicle as well as six fully equipped laboratories to study marine samples.
The new vessel will support efforts to maintain the biodiversity and resources of the UAE by conducting comprehensive surveys across fisheries, coral reef, seagrass habitat and deep-water marine environment surveys. Additionally, the vessel will play an important role in developing strategies and management plans to ensure the recovery and sustainability of fish stocks.
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