Latest news with #CantemirCiurea-Ercău

Muscat Daily

NCEM joins IAEA-led exercise to test nuclear crisis response

Muscat – National Emergency Management Centre (NCEM) participated in ConvEx-3, a large-scale international nuclear emergency exercise coordinated by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and hosted virtually by Romania. The two-day simulation, which concluded on Wednesday, was designed to test global readiness in the event of a radiological crisis. The exercise simulated a severe radiological leak at Romania's Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant and involved more than 75 countries and ten international organisations. The drill assessed emergency preparedness through a series of complex scenarios and evaluated response mechanisms at national and international levels. Oman's participation involved several agencies under NCEM, with a focus on enhancing coordination, testing alert systems and enhancing inter-agency communication during a nuclear emergency. NCEM stated that the exercise supported national efforts to align with international best practices, improve emergency procedures, and reinforce the country's ability to respond to radiological threats swiftly and effectively. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of IAEA, said the exercise demonstrated the global community's shared commitment to safety. 'This exercise was a clear demonstration of the international community's commitment to protect people and the environment by working together, across borders and systems, when every minute counts.' Cantemir Ciurea-Ercău, President of Romania's National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control, noted that hosting the exercise highlighted Romania's longstanding commitment to nuclear safety. 'In today's interconnected world, effective preparedness must transcend borders – this exercise reflected our shared commitment to safety, cooperation and transparency,' he said. ConvEx-3 was the largest simulation of its kind conducted by IAEA and was part of efforts to strengthen global nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness through collaboration and regular testing.