SLRB renews agreement with British Hydrographic Office
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Bahrain's Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) has signed an agreement, renewing joint cooperation with the British Hydrographic Office, thus paving the way for the exchange of accurate information that contributes to the development of navigational charts for the kingdom.
The kingdom’s navigational charts were also approved by the International Hydrographic Organization, as such maps give confidence and secure maritime traffic to and from the Kingdom of Bahrain, reported BNA.
"This agreement stems from a long history of strategic relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom spanning more than 200 years."remarked SLRB Chairman Shaikh Salman bin Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa after sealing the deal with Admiral Angus Esenhay, Head of the Land Hydrographic Office.
The signing ceremony was also attended by Bahrain’s Ambassador to the UK Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) CEO Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, SLRB director-general Naji Sabt and other government officials.
He highlighted the care accorded by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and King Charles III of the UK to longstanding sties, supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stated the report.
He thanked Admiral Angus Esenhay, Head of the Land Hydrographic Office and all the personnel and experts for their professionalism which yielded landmark achievements.
Later 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.
Admiral Angus Esenhay also thanked SLRB chairman and the bureau technical team for their cooperation, noting the role of the Maritime Survey Department in providing accurate and updated data that reflect Bahrain's progress and development in this field, said the BNA report.
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, it added.
