The Crisis and Emergency Management Community Forum, organised by the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in February, providing a forum to discuss national and international experiences as well as current and future trends in the field of emergency and crisis management
Industrial
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection upgrades gas detector sensor for better methane detection
![The OLCT 100 XPIR fixed gas detector now has an IR sensor. (Image source: Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection) Picture of a gas detector](/images/Teledyne.jpg)
The OLCT 100 XPIR fixed gas detector now has an IR sensor. (Image source: Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection)
Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection is introducing a new infrared (IR) sensor for its class-leading OLCT 100 XPIR (explosion-proof IR) fixed gas detector
Survitec enhances DCP fire extinguishing system
![The new fire extinguishing system aims to better protect vessels running on LNG and LPG fuels. (Image source: Adobe Stock) Picture of an LNG vessel](/images/LNG_carrier_for_new_website-_AdobeStock_203387563.jpg)
The new fire extinguishing system aims to better protect vessels running on LNG and LPG fuels. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
In response to the growing demand for advanced fire safety solutions to support the maritime industry's transition to cleaner fuels, Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has reconfigured and enhanced its Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) fire extinguishing system to better protect vessels running on LNG and LPG fuels
ABB launches Operator Wellbeing Service (OWS)
![OWS helps ensure a healthier workplace for operators as well as improved plant performance and safety. (Image source: ABB) Picture of personnel in a control room](/images/ABBcontrolroom.jpg)
OWS helps ensure a healthier workplace for operators as well as improved plant performance and safety. (Image source: ABB)
ABB has launched its Operator Wellbeing Service (OWS), a digital solution that focuses on delivering optimal industrial control room worker environments and conditions, thus helping to ensure a healthier workplace for operators as well as improved plant performance and safety
HIMA Group acquires Origo Solutions
![HIMA provides its solutions to companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, and Egypt in the Middle East. (Image source: HIMA Group) HIMA provides its solutions to companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, and Egypt in the Middle East.](/images/hima_origo_hser_feb_2024.jpg)
HIMA provides its solutions to companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, and Egypt in the Middle East. (Image source: HIMA Group)
HIMA Group, which provides safety-related automation solutions, has acquired Norwegian technology company Origo Solutions