Boskalis CSR report 2017

Impact on Local Communities CSR 2017 – BOSKALIS 20 DUQM PROJECT IN OMAN: VALUABLE LESSONS LEARNT In 2017 the engineering, design and construction of a bulk liquid berth terminal in the Port of Duqm in Oman, was used as pilot for testing and implementing our Social Impact Program. ‘Awareness’ turned out to be key to the success booked: not simply mitigating impacts, but actually creating positive outcomes.

Lara Muller, director of Public Affairs at Boskalis and responsible for the Social Impact Program explains: “At a very early stage already – and thanks to the close collaboration with our client – we were able to identify the potential social risks and opportunities and place these within the local cultural, economic and social context. Due to our awareness of the ‘as is’ situation, we were able to collaborate effectively with the client and other relevant stakeholders. This resulted in a practical plan of approach to identify, analyze and mitigate potential adverse impacts.” “Our project is part of the much larger Port of Duqm Master Plan, in which each party carries its own responsibilities. Nevertheless, because our collaborative approach turned out to be so successful, other parties were quickly interested to learn and share. The round table talks that we