The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) has signed an agreement, renewing co-operation with the British Hydrographic Office.
SLRB chairman Shaikh Salman bin Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa signed the deal with Land Hydrographic Office head Admiral Angus Esenhay, in the presence of Bahrain’s Ambassador to the UK Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa.
The agreement paves the way for the exchange of accurate information that contributes to the development of navigational charts for Bahrain.
Bahrain’s navigational charts were also approved by the International Hydrographic Organisation, as such maps give confidence and secure maritime traffic to and from the kingdom.
“This agreement stems from a long history of strategic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom spanning more than 200 years,” said Shaikh Salman.
He highlighted the care accorded by His Majesty King Hamad and British King Charles III to longstanding ties, supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
He thanked Admiral Angus and all the personnel and experts for their professionalism which yielded landmark achievements.
Admiral Angus also thanked SLRB chairman and the bureau technical team for their co-operation, noting the role of the Maritime Survey Department in providing accurate and updated data that reflect Bahrain’s progress and development in this field.
Shaikh Salman and the accompanying delegation toured the British National Maritime Museum and took stock of some historical collections and maps related to the marine survey.
He commended the preservation of such valuable information that benefits everyone in general and museum visitors in particular expressing his thanks and appreciation to Admiral Angus for the warm reception and hospitality.
The signing ceremony was attended by Real Estate Regulatory Authority chief executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, SLRB director-general Naji Sabt and other government officials.
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