A new ship launched in Bahrain will beef up oil-spill response capabilities in the Gulf.

The new Relume was launched by the Middle East Navigation Aids Service (Menas), in a ceremony at Mina Salman Port.
Speaking on behalf of Finance and National Economy Minister Abdulla Saif, Customs, Ports and Duty Free Zones president Eid Abdulla said he was glad that Menas would be able to offer more services.
"Over the last 50 years this region has experienced unexpected economic growth and development," he said.
"Menas should be congratulated for being able to offer additional services to keep up with the changing needs of the maritime industry with the introduction of such a technically advanced ship."
Relume is the third ship to bear the name in the history of Menas, which began operations in the region in 1911.
The vessel is equipped with the most advanced oil spill response and clean-up up facilities, plus accommodation and facilities for training personnel from the Gulf region in oil spill response.
This is a function which the non-profit Menas sees as a natural extension of its primary role of serving the interests of navigation safety in the region, said chairman John Gyles.
"With over 14 million barrels of oil being moved through the Gulf each day, the need for an effective oil spill response has never been greater," he added.
"In the event of a spill, Menas' new vessel will be able to place trained responders and equipment at the scene of the incident.
"Menas will be able to aid the salvage, storage, disposal and recycling of recovered oil, and provide additional support as required."
The ship is also fitted with advanced sonar equipment, making it ideal for hydrographic surveying.
It is equipped with IMO Class 2 Dynamic Positioning, enabling the vessel to perform additional functions, such as geophysical surveys.
Relume replaces a vessel bearing the same name, which had been in service for 25 years. The old vessel has sailed to Bombay, where it is now being scrapped.