Septech to install marinas in Oman.

(From Gulf Construction)

Muscat Septech Emirates has once again been requisitioned by Omani contractors to build two additional pontoons in Al Ashkarah, south of Muscat, an additional pontoon in Lima in the Khasab region and a further two, still being executed, in Sohar

The move forms part of the government's objective to provide better facilities to support its local fishing industry. "Based on our earlier success, Omani contractors approached us to install more pontoons in other fishery harbours," says David Heffernan, managing director, Septech Emirates. "Prior to these installations, local fishermen had nowhere to secure their boats. The floating, concrete pontoons we installed require minimal maintenance and were locally manufactured in our purpose-built factory in Ajman

"Each dock has been individually engineered for durability and they have been designed to serve the needs of a variety of boats, from traditional dhows, patrol vessels and recreational boats to large, commercial fishing boats," he adds. A leader in the construction of marinas, ...