Post by ferryfast admin on May 10, 2012 13:01:39 GMT -5
Ferry service linking Shinas with Khasab launched
www.omantribune.com/index.php?page=news&id=118732&heading=Oman
SHINAS HE Dr Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al Futaisi, Transport and Communications Minister, presided over the launch of the Shinas-Khasab sea route in the presence of sheikhs, dignitaries and citizens in the Wilayat of Shinas on Wednesday.
The launch of the service between Shinas and Khasab is an addition to existing modes of transport available in the Sultanate to link the governorates of North Al Batinah and Musandam, Futaisi said.
It also throws open avenues for social interaction and boosting of economic activity between the two governorates and other governorates in the Sultanate.
Futaisi said the fast ferry port is part of the development of Shinas commercial port. He said a bigger network of projects that will be implemented in future.
The project is part of the development of Shinas port and the final touches are being given to the detailed design stage for the expansion of the port, he added.
Mehdi Bin Mohammed Al Abdwani, chairman of the National Ferries Company (NFC) Board, said the importance of maritime line between Shinas in the Governorate of North Al Batinah and the Wilayat of Khasab in the Governorate of Musandam comes in translation of the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said to convert Shinas port into a commercial port.
Al Abdwani said the shipping system takes advantage of the strategic location of the Sultanate since the establishment of the NFC as a national carrier to serve the long-term development objectives through the implementation of maritime transport strategy aimed at linking the Omani mainland with islands and coastal areas as per standards of international safety and security to serve citizens first and to achieve the objectives of development in the Sultanate in general.
He highlighted NFC ‘s efforts to pursue its expansion in maritime transport services to reach more than 14 local ports, some international ports according to a timeline schedule. NFC is also looking forward to activate and implement items of ‘Ashgabat’ agreement, which aims at establishing an international hub of transportation and transit between the Sultanate and Iran, Qatar, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Al Abdwani said the inauguration of the route connecting the Wilayat of Shinas with the Wilayat of Khasab will support the economic and social renaissance in the Wilayat of Shinas and will boost its importance as a unique economic and commercial centre. The ceremony included Omani traditional arts of Shinas and poetry recitation.
Later, Futaisi boarded the ferry Shinas and was briefed about its features and service facilities for passengers, and the sailing procedures as the ferry crew elaborated on the modern techniques used by the ferry in navigation and the advanced technology in the ferry. Futasi honoured a number of contributors, participants and companies responsible for the success of the inauguration ceremony.
www.omantribune.com/index.php?page=news&id=118732&heading=Oman
SHINAS HE Dr Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al Futaisi, Transport and Communications Minister, presided over the launch of the Shinas-Khasab sea route in the presence of sheikhs, dignitaries and citizens in the Wilayat of Shinas on Wednesday.
The launch of the service between Shinas and Khasab is an addition to existing modes of transport available in the Sultanate to link the governorates of North Al Batinah and Musandam, Futaisi said.
It also throws open avenues for social interaction and boosting of economic activity between the two governorates and other governorates in the Sultanate.
Futaisi said the fast ferry port is part of the development of Shinas commercial port. He said a bigger network of projects that will be implemented in future.
The project is part of the development of Shinas port and the final touches are being given to the detailed design stage for the expansion of the port, he added.
Mehdi Bin Mohammed Al Abdwani, chairman of the National Ferries Company (NFC) Board, said the importance of maritime line between Shinas in the Governorate of North Al Batinah and the Wilayat of Khasab in the Governorate of Musandam comes in translation of the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said to convert Shinas port into a commercial port.
Al Abdwani said the shipping system takes advantage of the strategic location of the Sultanate since the establishment of the NFC as a national carrier to serve the long-term development objectives through the implementation of maritime transport strategy aimed at linking the Omani mainland with islands and coastal areas as per standards of international safety and security to serve citizens first and to achieve the objectives of development in the Sultanate in general.
He highlighted NFC ‘s efforts to pursue its expansion in maritime transport services to reach more than 14 local ports, some international ports according to a timeline schedule. NFC is also looking forward to activate and implement items of ‘Ashgabat’ agreement, which aims at establishing an international hub of transportation and transit between the Sultanate and Iran, Qatar, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Al Abdwani said the inauguration of the route connecting the Wilayat of Shinas with the Wilayat of Khasab will support the economic and social renaissance in the Wilayat of Shinas and will boost its importance as a unique economic and commercial centre. The ceremony included Omani traditional arts of Shinas and poetry recitation.
Later, Futaisi boarded the ferry Shinas and was briefed about its features and service facilities for passengers, and the sailing procedures as the ferry crew elaborated on the modern techniques used by the ferry in navigation and the advanced technology in the ferry. Futasi honoured a number of contributors, participants and companies responsible for the success of the inauguration ceremony.