KAUST Coastal and Marine Resources Core Lab wins prestigious awards for safety

Summary

The Coastal and Marine Resources (CMR) Core Lab at KAUST has received two safety awards from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). They received a Gold Award for overall health and safety and a Bronze Award for fleet management safety. The CMR Core Lab operates a fleet of research and support vessels, including Saudi Arabia’s first fully equipped research vessel, the RV Thuwal. Why it matters: These awards highlight KAUST's commitment to safety and excellence in marine science research and operations within the region.