RTA Signs a MoU with Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies

The MoU was signed on behalf of the RTA by Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, CEO of RTA Marine Agency, and on behalf of JAMS by Dr. Engineer Mustafa Massad, Director of JAMS.

Al Mulla stated that the signing of the MoU underlies the intention of the RTA & JAMS to educate, train and qualify students in scientific & technical marine field. It is viewed as part of the overall objective of enhancing planning, designing, constructing & commissioning of roads systems and marine transport networks in the emirate of Dubai.

"Through signing this MoU, which defines frameworks and perimeters of relationship between the RTA & JAMS, RTA is counting on the potential mutual benefits through upgrading performance efficiency of all marine activities, and sustaining communications & links. The Agreement also boosts mutual cooperation in various fields such as training & qualification, technical consultancies, researches & studies, HR development, exchange of knowhow & corporate expertise, sharing information and joint studies.

"This MoU is an ideal platform for providing direct interaction with highly competent experts in a manner that will be beneficial to Marine Agency. We intend to avail this opportunity to upgrade marine service level as well as security & safety aspects which are of paramount importance to the Agency.

Marine Agency is seeking to uplift all aspects related to passenger safety & security. The Agency has always been keen to achieve this aim through all possible means including holding successive courses, where 300 operators recently took part in Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) course.

The Course, which lasted for 60 days starting in March 2008, witnessed training of more than 80 operators and covered marine safety matters from both theoretical & practical perspectives.

"Also among security & safety matters underway is the Marine Security & Safety Services Project, which was inaugurated early May 2008 at a cost of six million dirham covering all shores of the emirate of Dubai. It provides multiple & diverse services of marine safety such as tugging & towing, refueling, repairing of emergency faults, battery checkup ... etc. Marine Agency has become one of the foremost entities capable of serving all sea-goers, and at the same time provide educative and training programs" said Al Mulla.

The Director of Registration & Licensing Dep't at RTA Marine Agency Sultan Al Kutbi added: "JAMS is a specialized body in this field, and we have got to benefit from its experience to enhance our marine studies legacy. Through conducting marine studies as well as training & qualifying programs, we will be in a position to keep pace with the massive development witnessed by marine mass transit industry".

Engineer Mustafa Massad, Director of JAMS described this MoU by saying: "It is a gateway to a working & cooperative relationship with the RTA in gaining knowledge in the field of maritime studies; a field in which Dubai has extensive knowledge. It also paves the way for a cooperative spirit in all maritime fields, and in fact ushers a true beginning of a long lasting cooperation with the RTA".

Following the signing of the MoU, the two parties exchanged commemorative gifts.