The Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MoTC) has organised a co-ordination meeting with the specialists from the US Navy Hydrographic Office to discuss the preparations for hydrographic surveying on a portion of Qatari waters. 
The meeting, according to a MoTC statement, was chaired by assistant undersecretary of Maritime Transport Affairs Dr Saleh bin Fetais al-Marri. The discussion focused on the importance of conducting the survey on previously specified zones with the aim of ensuring the safety of maritime navigation as well as lives and properties during sea traffic.
It was also agreed to train Qatari specialists in hydrographic surveying during the activity, which is expected to start in February next year.
The meeting comes as part of MoTC's efforts to continue to provide the necessary support to all relevant national entities with regards to enhancing maritime safety.