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New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Hope-on Ambulance to serve isolated islands of Kadamakkudy panchayat
KOCHI: The travel difficulties that Kadamakkudy residents face, and the lack of access to healthcare are what spurred the authorities to look for a project that would guarantee the public's well-being. The end product is a green boat ambulance, perhaps the first-of-its-kind initiative in India. With little or no road transportation facilities, the residents of Kadamakkudy panchayat often find it difficult to access healthcare facilities. 'The only facility they had was a private vessel which was hired to operate as an ambulance. However, it was decommissioned on March 31, as it was no longer in a condition to operate. The Hope-on Ambulance thus aims to serve the local people,' said K N Unnikrishnan, Vypeen MLA. The boat will be operating in Moolampilly, Valya Kadamakkudy, Cheriya Kadamakkudy, Murickal, Palium Thuruth, Chennur, Kothaad, Koraampadu, Karikkaam Thuruth and Kandanadu islands. The project was launched with the cooperation of Unifeeder, an international logistics company, and Planetearth, a Kochi-based NGO. 'There are around 2,400 people in the panchayat who need treatment for various conditions, according to unofficial data. The project will benefit pokkali farmers, MGNREG employees, fishermen and others in the area,' he added. The ambulance dispensary is equipped with the necessary medical equipment for OP consultation and primary ICU care. The timing of the ambulance is from 9 am to 4 pm, at fixed schedules. Minister for Law and Industries P Rajeeve will launch the project on May 18. 'The medical staff will visit the islands once a week to examine patients and provide medication and other treatment. There will be a team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and attendants. The panchayat will bear the fuel charges and boat maintenance expenses, while the salaries of the doctor and other medical staff members will be borne by the NHM,' said Krishnakumar, Unifeeder assistant general manager.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Marine dispensary, ambulance to be launched on May 18
A marine dispensary and ambulance service will be launched here on Sunday (May 18, 2025) by Industries Minister P. Rajeeve as part of the corporate social responsibility initiative of Unifeeder, an international logistics company. On Thursday (May 15, 2025), K. N. Unnikrishnan, MLA, told reporters that the ambulance boat was fully equipped to meet all medical requirements. The hop-on marine dispensary boat was to serve the Kadamakkudy panchayat, where around 2,400 patients each month needed regular medical care and lived without direct road access to nearby hospitals. The marine dispensary was to visit the group of islands according to a fixed schedule. Kadamakkudy panchayat comprises 14 islands, 13 wards, and a population of around 17,000. Dependence on waterways for access to healthcare remains a crucial factor. A mobile medical unit had been in operation earlier, but its licence expired. The need to replace the old service was flagged by the NGO Plan@earth. The marine ambulance and dispensary will operate between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., six days a week, with a doctor, staff nurse, pharmacist, and attendant available on board. The new service will cater to the entire population, including communities of pokkali farmers, fishermen, daily wage earners, NREGS workers, the unemployed, and the elderly. During its first two years of operation, the panchayat will run the boat ambulance.
Hi Dubai
18-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
DP World Unveils Eco-Friendly Vessel at Jebel Ali Port
DP World has officially welcomed the latest addition to its Marine Services fleet, the DP World Jebel Ali, marking its maiden call at its namesake, Jebel Ali Port. The DP World Jebel Ali is a Sapphire 5300 compact gearless container vessel, equipped with advanced maritime technologies aimed at improving cargo handling efficiency, reducing operational costs, and supporting a more sustainable shipping industry. Its compact design allows greater manoeuvrability, making it ideal for accessing smaller ports and inland terminals — a move that opens up new opportunities for expanding regional and global supply chains. To commemorate the vessel's inaugural call, senior executives from DP World and Unifeeder hosted a special reception at Jebel Ali Port, highlighting the port's continued importance in facilitating global trade. The vessel will be deployed on Unifeeder's Asian Gulf ISC Service (AGI), further boosting the network's connectivity. Designed with sustainability in mind, the DP World Jebel Ali is expected to save approximately 1,700 metric tonnes of bunker fuel annually, resulting in a 15–20% reduction in carbon emissions on its designated routes. Ganesh Raj, Global Chief Operating Officer of Marine Services at DP World, noted, 'The addition of the DP World Jebel Ali to our fleet strengthens our commitment to providing agile, efficient services that deliver value to our customers. This state-of-the-art vessel will help reduce our environmental impact while enhancing our network, which plays a critical role in regional and global supply chains.' News Source: Emirates News Agency
Trade Arabia
18-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
DP World's latest vessel makes maiden call at Jebel Ali Port
DP World has welcomed the latest addition to its Marine Services fleet, with the DP World Jebel Ali making its maiden call at its namesake, Jebel Ali Port. DP World Jebel Ali is a Sapphire 5300 compact gearless container vessel with cutting-edge maritime technologies designed to enhance cargo handling efficiency, reduce operational costs and contribute to a more sustainable maritime industry. To commemorate the maiden call, DP World and Unifeeder senior management hosted a special reception at Jebel Ali Port, underscoring the port's pivotal role in global supply chains, said DP World in a statement. DP World Jebel Ali will be integrated into Unifeeder's Asian Gulf ISC Service (AGI). The vessel's compact design allows for greater manoeuvrability and access to smaller ports, including inland terminals, opening new opportunities to expand supply chain networks. The vessel is expected to save approximately 1,700 metric tonnes of bunker fuel annually, leading to 15 to 20 percent reduction in carbon emissions for its intended routes, it stated. Ganesh Raj, Global Chief Operating Officer of Marine Services, said: "The addition of the DP World Jebel Ali to our fleet strengthens our commitment to providing agile, efficient services that deliver value to our customers."
Zawya
17-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
DP World's latest vessel makes maiden call at Jebel Ali Port
Dubai, UAE: DP World has welcomed the latest addition to its Marine Services fleet, with the DP World Jebel Ali making its maiden call at its namesake, Jebel Ali Port. DP World Jebel Ali is a Sapphire 5300 compact gearless container vessel which features cutting-edge maritime technologies designed to enhance cargo handling efficiency, reduce operational costs and contribute to a more sustainable maritime industry. To commemorate the maiden call, DP World and Unifeeder senior management hosted a special reception at Jebel Ali Port, underscoring the port's pivotal role in global supply chains. DP World Jebel Ali will be integrated into Unifeeder's Asian Gulf ISC Service (AGI). The vessel's compact design allows for greater manoeuvrability and access to smaller ports, including inland terminals, opening new opportunities to expand supply chain networks. The vessel is expected to save approximately 1,700 metric tonnes of bunker fuel annually, leading to 15% to 20% reduction in carbon emissions for its intended routes. Ganesh Raj, Global Chief Operating Officer, Marine Services, said: 'The addition of the DP World Jebel Ali to our fleet strengthens our commitment to providing agile, efficient services that deliver value to our customers. This state-of-the-art vessel will help reduce our environmental impact while enhancing our network, which plays a critical role in regional and global supply chains.' For media enquiries, please contact: Adal Mirza Group Vice President Hakam Kherallah Group Senior Manager Follow DP World on: X (Twitter): LinkedIn: About DP World DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 100,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door. WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
