AMNAS visits Fishermen Training Institute at Al Khaburah.

One of the Arabian Maritime and Navigation Aids Services (AMNAS) policies is to enhance relationships with companies and establishments that are concerned with maritime field in Oman.  A team from AMNAS visited the Fishermen Training Institute in Al Khaburah with the aim to familiarize with the services provided by the Institute and its contributions to the community and to exchange views and experiences between the company and the Institute in the field of maritime safety. The team was received by Director of the Institute who thanked AMNAS for the visit and interest shown in the institute’s activities and cordially gave a brief on various activities of the Institute and the training syllabus and its role in raising the efficiency of Omani cadres. The team toured the premises of the institute including the laboratories and workshops  and was pleased to see such good and organized facilities.

During the visit, Mr. Khalil Al Balushi, The General Manager of AMNAS explained AMNAS’ role and services to the mariners in the Omani waters. AMNAS and the institute discussed ways to enhance the relationship and aim to develop the skills and knowledge of fishermen and trainees and to raise the awareness of fishermen using the Omani waters.

At the end of the visit, Khalil Al Balushi thanked the institute and was pleased to see a well-equipped facility and hoped that the visit is the start of a long lasting relationship for the benefit of the fishermen.

AMNAS is the Aids to Navigation service provider in Oman that deals with maritime safety related issues in the Omani waters and is a member in the International Association for Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities.

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Arabian Maritime and Navigation Aids Services LLC Signed construction agreement.

Arabian Maritime and Navigation Aids Services LLC Signed construction agreement On 17th August 2011 AMNAS signed a construction agreement with Development and Maintenance Services LLC to build its Head quarter building in Mabela Industrial area.

The Building will consist of Offices, Maintenance shade (Work Shop) and a warehouse AMNAS is expected to shift to its Head quarter building by mid 2012.

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Oman to get three new lighthouses by 2012

With the aim of keeping mariners safe, the Arabian Maritime and Navigation Aids Services (AMNAS) is set to construct three new lighthouses, besides three new Differential Global Positioning Systems (DGPS) in Oman by 2012 .
The tender for the project has been floated by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) and is likely to be awarded sometime this month.

“The lighthouses will be based in remote areas as part of AMNAS' Aids to Navigation (AtoN) project, which includes one on the southern tip of Masirah, one in Ras Madrakah, which is further south of Duqm, and the third at the eastern end of Qibliyah, also known as the Halaniyat Islands, off the Dhofar coast,” Khalil Ali al Balushi, the general manager of AMNAS, told Muscat Daily.
“The lighthouses will include two lanterns with a range of 20 nautical miles, with one on standby.” Of the DGPS, he said the system helps in enhancing the position fixing points. It is an enhancement of the GPS that uses a network of fixed, ground-based reference stations to broadcast the difference betw-een the positions indicated by the satellite systems and known fixed positions.

“These will be set up in Ras al Hadd, Ras Madrakah and Mirbat,” he said. “This will help boost the safety of navigation in the wake of development of new ports such as the one in Duqm.” The lighthouses will help to keep sailors safe by providing a coherent, evolving and fully International Maritime Organisation (IMO)-compliant enhanced network of efficient aids, covering the sultanate’s territorial waters.

“We are also working to boost overall maritime navigation on the Omani coastline,” said Balushi, referring to the Automatic Identification System (AIS). Ships equipped with AIS transmitters are tracked by the AMNAS office. “We can track all ships that are fitted with AIS in  Omani waters,” he added

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AMNAS Staff Day 2010

In its strong believe of the importance of human element in the success of the organization, AMNAS continued the tradition of having AMNAS staff day.
On the 12th December 2010, all AMNAS employees, from Salalah , Sohar and Muscat Head office staff had a full day function in Muscat. This function gives opportunity to all company employees to review the year 2010 performance, achievements and lessons learnt.
AMNSA is proud to have adopted this system as it is an ideal way to involve staff from all levels in the business planning for the pear a head.
The meeting was also an opportunity to have frank discussion about various points raised by the staff.
During staff day, the staff had a great opportunity to meet with His Highness the chairman, who talked about the importance of the services provided by AMNAS to the country and that it comes as realization of His Highness vision to enhance safety of navigation in Omani water. His highness also congratulated the company and the staff for being part of the achievements made in the Sultanate during the last 40 years of success and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
This meeting and social events of the day showed that AMNAS is committed to invoke all staff in the company future plans.

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22 November 2010

AMNAS as the National Member in International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) has participated in the IALA Risk Management Tools Seminar in Paris from 15 – 19 Nov 2010. 34 delegates from 16 countries discussed the use of Port and Waterway Safety Assessment (PAWSA) and IALA waterway Risk Assessment Program (IWRAP) MKII.
AMNAS was represented by Mr. Khalil Al Balushi the DGM.

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5 September 2010

AMNAS has recently employed Mr. Yousef bin Khalifa Al Rahbi, as Contract Officer after successfully completion of his degree in Port Shipping and Transportation Management with International Maritime College Oman (IMCO) under AMNAS four years scholarship from 2007 until 2010.

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12 March 2011

In March 2011 AMNAS appointed Mr. Khali Ali Al Balushi as General Manager. This is in confirmation of the policy of Omanisation in the Company

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AMNAS has lately changed Jazirat Muscat Light House’s Beacon to Vega VRB – 25 which enhance the range of the light beam to 19NM.

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AMNAS held the 2nd Company meeting on 27 December 2009.

AMNAS recruited and trained two technicians to be based permanently in its support base in its port of salalah. These technicians will have the responsibility for all A to N from Dhalqut to Lakbi.

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10 th November 2009

AMNAS starts the second ISO 9001:2008 period

After successful recertification Audit, AMNAS was awarded the ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate valid for the period 2011 – 2014. This came as a result of maintaining the high standard in all its operations for the last 3 years.

The Certificate was formally presented to Mr. Shamis Bin Salim Al-Dhahli, the AMNAS Management Representative (MR) by Mr. Faisal Malik the System Certification Services, Bureau Veritas Oman Manager at a ceremony held in the AMNAS Head Office.

AMNAS is committed to maintaining the high international standards in providing Aids to Navigation in the country and works towards developing the Maritime safety in Omani waters. “The successful recertification of ISO 9001: 2008 is a sign of meeting the required standards and we are always striving to improve” said Mr. Khalil Al Balushi the General Manger of AMNAS.

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28 October 2009

AMNAS held First Aid training and H1N1 awareness lecture.

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07 October 2009

The new lighthouse on Ra’s Raysut Headland above the Port of Salalah becomes operational in Oct 2009. The lighthouse, designed by WS Atkins International, is designed to incorporate a rotating beacon with a 20 Nautical Mile range manufactured by Vega Industries, New Zealand. This is the first major lighthouse which has been built in Oman for more than 50 years. Another three lighthouse are planned for construction within the next four years.

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27 August 2009 

The Oman Indian Fertilizer Company awarded AMNAS a contract to supply and install an improved three colored sectored light at the head of the main jetty.

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20 August 2009

In April 2009. Sohar Industrial Port Company awarded AMNAS a contract to supply and install marine spar buoys and shore beacons to mark the port limits. At its own cost, AMNAS also installed three spar buoys to mark the centerline of a small craft recommended crossing route through the port limits. All the marker buoys are fitted with GPS synchronized flashing lanterns so that they cannot be confused with other Aids to Navigations in the region. The project was completed in early August.

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1 August 2009

In another more to keep mariners safe, the Ministry of Fisheries Wealth awarded AMNAS an annual maintenance contract for all Aids to Navigation in the 12 fishery harbours located along the coast of the Sultanate of Oman.

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28 July 2009

As part of its ongoing program to improve the safety of navigation in Oman’s waters, AMNAS awarded a contract to Australian Maritime Systems Ltd to supply the first phase of an Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel tracking service in the Gulf of Oman.
AIS coverage is planned to be extended into the Arabian Sea in early 2010

24 January 2009 - permanent support base in salalah.

AMNAS recruited and trained a technician to be based permanently in its support base in its port of salalah. This technician will have the responsibility for all A to N from Dhalqut to Lakbi

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1st November 2008:

The Government of the Sultanate of Oman announces new rates for Navigational Dues (Navdues). See FAQs page for further details.

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29 October 2008 AMNAS awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certificate - number IND82069

On 29 October AMNAS was awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certificate number IND82069 dated 25th September 2008.The certification was issued by Bureau Veritas, Oman and the accreditation was done by UKAS following a meticulous review of AMNAS’ quality management system. The Certification was formally presented to Mr. Shamis bin Salim Al-Dhahli of AMNAS by Mr. Thomas Kuriakose of BV, Oman at a ceremony held in the AMNAS Head Office.