Oman's Maritime Security Centre signs pact with French Navy

Oman Sunday 20/February/2022 16:52 PM
By: ONA
Oman's Maritime Security Centre signs pact with French Navy

Muscat: The Maritime Security Centre (MSC) signed here on Sunday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the French Navy on exchanging information in the field of maritime security.

The MoU was signed by Rear Admiral Saif Nasser Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), Chairman of the Maritime Security Committee and Admiral Pierre Vandier, Chief of Staff of the French Navy, who is currently visiting the Sultanate of Oman.

This came when Rear Admiral Saif Nasser Al Rahbi, Commander of the RNO received the French Navy’s Chief of Staff at the MSC.

The two sides discussed several matters related to maritime fields between the two countries.

Moreover, Admiral Vandier toured the centre’s facilities and viewed its latest equipment and technologies.

He was also briefed on the tactical roles and tasks carried out by the centre within its national duties, as it coordinates with relevant authorities in search and rescue missions, as well as in the safety of the maritime environment.