14 August 2010

In August 2010 AMNAS appointed Mr. Khali Ali Al Balushi as Deputy 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 awarded ISO 9001:2008 Certificate – number IND82069R1.

AMNAS was awarded an upgrade ISON 9001:2008 certificate number IND82069R1 dated 13 October 2009.
As part of its continuous improvement objectives, Arabian Maritime & Navigation Aids Services, AMNAS, was pleased to be awarded an upgrade to ISO 9001:2008 valid from 25 th September 2009.

The Certificate was formally presented to Shamis Bin Salim Al-Dhahli, the AMNAS Administration and Human Resources Manager by Mr. Faisal Malik, Operations Manager and Lead Auditor, Bureau Veritas Oman on 10 th November 2009 at a ceremony held in the AMNAS Head Office.

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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.