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Oman to Implement Maritime Communications Network

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

January 28, 2015

Oman to roll out the national maritime communications network along its lengthy coastline soon, says Al-Madakhel Investment that has been tasked with design, construction and operation of the new maritime communications network.

A report in Oman Daily Observer says that the Muscat-based Al Madakhel is implementing the ambitious project under a licence issued to the company to build, operate and the upgrade Oman's maritime communications infrastructure. 
 
The company has the mandate to establish and operate the requisite infrastructure for the provision of general marine telecommunications services in the Sultanate.
 
A senior company official underlined Al Madakhel's central role in the execution and operation of this landmark project which he described as the most advanced of its kind in the entire Arabian region.
 
"The new network, built on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) standard, will enhance all communications between ships at sea and between ships and the authorities located on mainland Oman," said Saud al Mardoof, Partner.
 

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