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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Qatar Takes Part in IMO’s NCSR Session

London – UKQatar is taking part in the session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Subcommittee on Navigation, Communications, and Search and Rescue (NCSR) in London. Qatar is represented by a delegation from a number of entities, including from MOTC.The session, which continues until Jan. 24, discusses topics relating to navigation and communications such as routeing measures and ship reporting systems. It also discusses carriage requirements, guidelines for the harmonized display of navigation information received via communications equipment, LRIT and electronic navigation enhancements.The session also mulls over matters related to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) such as recognizing GMDSS service providers.The joint working groups at the session will submit their reports on maritime radiocommunication matters to the NCSR, the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group on Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (ICAO/IMO JWG-SAR) and the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matters.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

“Park and Ride” Parking Spaces Now Available in Al Wakra, Al Qassar

Doha – QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications is announcing that free parking spaces near Al Qassar Metro Station will open for the public starting from Fri., Jan. 17, and near Al Wakra Metro Station starting from Sun., Jan. 26. The two locations can accommodate 700 vehicles.This comes in the context of MOTC’s “Park and Ride” Project, which provides parking spaces free of charge adjacent to Doha Metro stations. The project aims to encourage vehicle owners to use the modern public transportation systems to and from their destinations in less time and at a lower cost.Meanwhile, work continues between MOTC and several bodies concerned to complete and deliver free parking spaces in other two locations; Lusail and Education City, which are planned to open in late March.The “Park and Ride” Project is a part of MOTC’s Public Bus Infrastructure Program. It supports the country’s public transportation network and Doha Metro services for citizens, residents, visitors and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 fans.Additionally, contracts have been awarded for establishing five new bus stations in the context of the same Program in areas of Al Wakra, Lusail, Al Sudan, the Education City and Industrial City and works are expected to complete in Q3 of 2021.The “Park and Ride” Project is another example of the considerable attention MOTC pays to providing modern and highly efficient facilities and parking spaces strategically distributed across the country to encourage the public to use country’s modern, sustainable and eco-friendly public transportation. This will help further improve the services on public roads and at major intersections by achieving smoother traffic flow, less congestion and less carbon emissions.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Sora Marine Training Accredited for Training Courses

Doha – QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications has accredited Sora Marine Training to offer training courses on how to helm private vessels and jet skis. This comes within MOCT’s concern to give effect to the provisions of the Law on Maritime Vessels and train seagoing vessel drivers based on maritime training programs endorsed by Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry. Sora Marine Training has been accredited given its long experience in the field of training in such a way that serves citizens and residents to be trained on how to drive maritime vessels in Qatar, thus boosting the principles concerning safety of life in seas, protection of marine life and maritime security.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Minister Meets with Lesotho Transport Minister

Doha – QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held talks here today with Minister of Transport of the Kingdom of Lesotho Hon. Keketso Sello.The two ministers discussed aspects of cooperation in the fields of transportation and civil aviation services and means of further enhancing them. They also reviewed a number of matters of common interest between the two friendly countries.Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey attended the meeting.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Minister Meets with Kuwait’s CITRA Chairman

Doha – QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met here today with the Chairman and CEO of Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority Eng. Salim Al-Ozainah.The two officials discussed means of further enhancing cooperation in the fields of ICT and a number of matters of common interest between the two brotherly countries.The meeting was attended by President of Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) HE Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Mannai.

Monday, December 30, 2019

Ministry Launches Monitoring Vessels Project

Doha – QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications launched the Monitoring Vessels Project from the Pearl – Qatar in the presence of several officials representing sectors working in the maritime transport industry.The monitoring vessels, which will be deployed on Qatari waters and ports, will support the security and safety of maritime navigation and the protection of marine environment.The new vessels will be used in carrying out several tasks that will contribute to enhancing maritime safety such as investigating maritime accidents and inspecting Qatari seagoing vessels to ensure meeting all legal requirements and safety and security equipment according to the Law on Maritime Vessels. They will also inspect foreign vessels at anchorage area to ensure compliance with maritime safety requirements enunciated in international maritime conventions, in addition to following up on the navigational aid system and detecting any marine pollution and reporting it to the bodies concerned.“The Monitoring Vessels Project comes within the framework of Ministry effort to develop maritime transport works across the country in line with commitments, conventions and duties advocated and sought by the International Maritime Organization,” said Assistant Undersecretary of Maritime Transport Affairs, MOTC, Dr. Saleh bin Fetais Al Marri.He added that the monitoring vessels, which began work already, are among the most modern in the world, using high technology and will enhance ensuring maritime safety and security and protecting lives and property at sea as well as preserving the marine environment.He also said that the maritime transport sector at MOTC will continue work on keeping up with latest developments in transport and navigation industry, in addition to launching projects that support the country’s economic activities and serve citizens and residents, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.