About
Us
GSA is a world class maritime and environmental services to its growing base of clients, that include the largest ship owner companies in the world. GSA has partnered with Chelsea Technology Group inorder to provide Ballast water analysis effectively. Chelsea Technology Group(CTG) have chosen GSA as thier sole agent to ensure ballast water sampling meets the high standard of compliance. GSA has its origin in Saudi Arabia and head office located in Dammam and aims to establish branch offices all over the major ports of the Kingdom.
INTRO
GSA provides marine scientific ballast water testing to confirm it meets the current IMO standards and future Saudi Port requirement. We at GSA keep abreast of International and local environmental protection regulations and develop services to enforce the same with least effort by all the stakeholders involved. We look forward to serve your needs in regulatory compliance. Through our support your brand image can be maintained and developed and your costs managed. We ensure your vessels are delivering sustainability for the future, for the environment and for you.
Purpose
The main purpose of performing the test is to reduce the risk of introducing a marine invasive species into the local environment and covers all harbours and waters around the world.
All About
Ballast Water
Ballast water is defined as water with its suspended matter, which can include microscopic life forms, coastal sediments and any associated organism, taken on board a ship to control trim, list, draught, stability or stresses of the ship.
- Contaminated ballast water is a major environmental concern for the shipping industry and as per Global community, unregulated ballast water movement produces a number of new and harmful invasive species into environ , and as a result of this invasion it can have significant economic and environmental impacts.
- A step has been taken by International community , through IMO, who has drafted many guidelines in the pursuit of controlling this menace to all the nations. The Ballast Water Management Convention has set forth these guidelines to be adopted by the member states of IMO.
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be immediately commencing practices to gradually ensure that the marine resources of the Kingdom are equally protected against being further destroyed by unwelcome invasive species.
- Ballast Water indicative sampling will be a first step in this direction and we at GSA are at the forefront to provide this service efficiently to the marine community of the Kingdom.
Device
HOW DOES CTG/GSA’S BALLAST WATER SAMPLING DEVICE WORK?
To monitor, if ballast water treatment systems are working effectively, our partner Chelsea Technologies Group was awarded a grant to develop a method for measuring very low concentrations of phytoplankton cells , to monitor if ballast water treatment systems are working effectively. As a result, the FastBallast Compliance Monitoring Systems are now capable of determining the phytoplankton cell density of ballast water at the IMO D2 & USCG Discharge Standards (10 to 50 µm range) with a higher degree of confidence than laboratory analysis . FastBallast is available in 2 separate solutions; a Discrete Sample Compliance Monitor and as an Integrated Compliance Monitor. FastBallast’s cutting edge design enables a rapid and detailed analysis that it is the only technology capable of operating in a flow-through mode, while providing a high degree of accuracy with a representative report on discharge compliance. For further device information, clink the following link
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Services
GSA will initially carry out Ballast Water Analysis on board by our trained technicians in conformity to IMO D-2 Standards, and as per the additional guidelines of Saudi Arabia Sea Port. GSA technician will be ready to board the vessel, with the appropriate and Saudi Port recognized testing equipment. The results of this indicative analysis will be handed over, one copy to the vessel, and two copies to agent, one of which will need to be submitted to the concerned authorities (Saudi Port) either by the owners or their appointed local agents. We help you in issuance of three report copies; ship master, Agent, and service provider.
Why Choose
GSA?
Global Strategic Alliance (GSA) Saudi Arabia is affiliated with all major shipping agencies in Saudi Arabia to serve ships that call Saudi Arabian ports. Also, device used by GSA technicians has been proven to be the fastest and most accurate with an average time spent onboard by GSA technician to be less than 30 minutes and accuracy that has become the benchmark adopted by Saudi Aramco.
Latest Events
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Training
Employees at GSA received device training by Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG) Le Meridien hotel, Bahrain
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GAC Training
Employees at GAC received device training by GSA
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Training by GSA for Aramco Employees on ballast water testing
GSA opens training for the employees of Aramco on how to use and manage unique Ballast Testing Device. Crowne Plaza, Al Khobar
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Happy Saudi National Day!
GSA wishes all its customers and the people of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,A Very Saudi National Day.
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PERSGA
GSA AND CTG,together represent Saudi Arabia National Ballast Water Testing Managment Strategy to Persga.
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Orientation
Ballast Water Testing Managment Orientation given by GSA to the Directorial General of shipping India.
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Workshop
GSA AND CTG,together held a Ballast Water Indicative Sampling Workshop in Jeddah Islamic Port with the presence of ARAMCO Oil Company.
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Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) Session in London,UK
GSA deliever technical presentation on ballast water indicative sampling in IMO Headquarters in london, UK.
Our Partners
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Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco is the state-owned oil company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a fully integrated, global petroleum and chemicals enterprise
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Bahri Shipping
Bahri is one of the world’s foremost transportation and logistics companies. Established as the national shipping carrier of Saudi Arabia, Bahri has played a leading role in the transformation and growth of the global shipping industry through an unrelenting focus on innovation and a commitment to delivering technology-driven, value-added onshore and offshore services.
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Chelsea Technologies Group
Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG) specialises in the design and manufacture of a range of sensors & systems for the maritime, marine science, water environmental, defence & process control markets. Globally selling for over 50 years, please contact us today to see how we can help you.
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Kanoo Shipping
Kanoo is the first Arab shipping agency in the region in 1890, It is one of the largest regional shipping service provider in the Middle East. With regionally centralised operations, finance and communications, the Kanoo office network covers an extensive area, including the Gulf, the Red Sea and Indian Sub-continent.
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GAC Shipping
GAC Shipping is one of the world’s largest providers of ship agency, husbandry and many support services to ship owners and operators.Our global Logistics operation provides a rich array of general and specialist logistics services to diverse markets from FMCG to oil & gas
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Sharaf Shipping Agency
Sharaf Shipping Agency (SSA) is among the largest shipping house in the Middle East region. Part of a diversified conglomerate with Ship Agency as its core activity, SSA has emerged as a one stop for quality shipping, marine and logistics service
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Latest News
Exclusive signing between GSA and Kanoo
GSA and Kanoo shipping signed a contract for ballast water treatment solution
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Announcing signing between GSA and Bahri
GSA and Bahri shipping signed a contract for ballast water treatment solution.
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Saudi Aramco selects CTG Ballast Water Testing Device
Oil producer Saudi Aramco has selected Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG), designer and manufacturer of sensors for the maritime sector, to provide benchmark testing for compliance with ballast water standards.
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Exclusive signing between GSA and GAC
GSA and GAC shipping signed a contract for Ballast water treatment solution
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Exclusive signing between GSA and Sharaf
GSA and Sharaf shipping signed a contract for ballast water treatment solution.
Read MoreCareer at GSA
At GSA, we believe in empowering talent, promoting enthsiasm and eye for the right skill set. Irrespective of Gender, ethnic background, religious association, If interested