Project Masam has carried out refresher training for its landmine clearance teams in Aden and the West Coast following the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr break, as part of preparations for the resumption of field operations.
Such training is a fundamental component of mine action, ensuring that teams remain proficient in risk assessment, clearance techniques and the safe handling of explosives, while staying aligned with evolving international standards and operational requirements.
The programme is designed to reinforce operational readiness, refresh safety and security procedures, and support the safe and effective delivery of clearance activities in high-risk environments.
Delivered over three days in two phases, the training targets all 19 teams operating across the two sectors and is supervised by international experts supporting Project Masam.
Conrad Botha, Technical Advisor at Project Masam’s Aden office, said such training is routinely conducted after operational pauses to prepare teams for redeployment. He noted that it reinforces standard procedures and alignment with global mine action standards. He also praised the teams in Aden and the West Coast for their strong expertise, adding that regular training supports continuous improvement and strengthens overall performance.
Engineer Musab Al-Hussami of Team 22 said the training was organised under the direction of Project Masam’s Operations Department and plays an important role in helping teams readjust to field conditions. He stressed the importance of maintaining strict safety procedures when dealing with landmines and explosive remnants of war.
Al-Hussami also expressed appreciation for the leadership’s commitment to delivering these sessions under international supervision, highlighting their value in keeping teams up to date with the latest techniques and practices in mine clearance.
The training forms part of Project Masam’s wider efforts to strengthen field capacity and ensure operations are carried out to the highest safety standards, contributing to the protection of civilians in affected areas across Yemen.
