Marine Industries

Bandar Abbas to host IRANIMEX 2019 in November

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The 21st Iran International Maritime & Offshore Technologies Exhibition (IRANIMEX 2019) will be held on 26-29 Nov. 2019 in Bandar Abbas, Iran.

‘Haidar-class’ vessels join Iran’s marine police

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The ‘Haidar-class’ vessels, with a search and rescue and patrolling missions, have joined the Iranian marine police' fleet after running successful tests in the sea and on shore.

PMO launches new geographical information system

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Maritime and Ports Organization (PMO) has launched a new version of the Integrated Coastal, Ports and Maritime Information System (PMOGIS) with new features, along with a virtual training course for the organization's staff.

PMO prioritizes investment in marine tourism

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Increasing the safety and development of wharves and upholding accommodation facilities in the Iranian islands are on agenda of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) in the current year, a senior official said.

Iran marine fleet on IMO’s white list: PMO chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Proper implementation of standards and the set of measures taken to preserve maritime safety have helped Islamic Republic of Iran's marine fleet to be placed on the International Maritime Organization (IMO)`s white list, a senior official said.

Iran, Oman to launch new shipping line by late April

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran and Oman are set to add a new direct shipping route between their ports in the Persian Gulf in a move to help boost economic interactions between the two countries, Iran's Ambassador to Muscat said.

India committed to invest $500m in Chabahar Port

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – India Global Ports Limited (IGPL) is committed to investing up to $500m to develop Chabahar Port in southern Iran as part of series of projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars, a senior official said.

Iran unveils home-made water-jet propulsion system

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – A domestically-made water-jet propulsion system was unveiled today at Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology with Iranian defense minister in attendance.

Rear Admiral Rastafari:

Progress in developing marine propulsion systems promising

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Chief of the Iranian Defense Ministry’s Marine Industries Organization highlighted Iran's progress in the field of marine systems, saying the ministry has geared up to become self-sufficient in developing marine propulsion systems.

€9.5mn-worth contract signed on construction of 4 vessels

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian ministry of defense and ministry of urban development have signed a contract worth €9.5 million on the construction of four vessels.

Navy unveils BLDC-electric thrusters, diving chamber

KISH ISLAND, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran Marine Industries International Exhibition is underway on Kish Island, showcasing the latest naval achievements, including BLDC-electric thrusters and diving chambers.

Iran to build kilo-class submarines

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Defense plans to design and develop kilo-class submarines weighing over 3,000 tons.

18 foreign companies to attend maritime expo on Kish Island

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The managing director of Iran’s Ports and Marine Organization (PMO) said despite the US’s pressures, 18 international companies have registered to attend the international maritime exhibition which is set to be held on Kish Island in December.

Basra-Khorramshahr marine line ready to carry Arbaeen Pilgrims

Ahvaz, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Basra-Khorramshahr marine passenger line is now ready to carry pilgrims departing from Khuzestan province to the holy city of Karbala on the occasion of Arbaeen (marks forty days after the Day of Ashura, the day Imam Hussein (AS) was martyred in the Battle of Karbala).

Iran to export marine medical equipment soon: official

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Some countries have asked for Iran-made marine medical equipment and the process of signing contracts and manufacturing the products will soon begin, said the Managing Director of Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization Rear Admiral Amir Rastegari.

Iran, India discuss expanding coop. on Chabahar Port

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iran and India discussed areas of marine and ports cooperation and the possibility of expanding ties on the southern Iranian port of Chabahar in a meeting between senior marine and ports officials of the two countries.

Rastegari:

Iran enjoys high capability in manufacturing marine vessels

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization Rear Admiral Amir Rastegari said that Islamic Republic of Iran has enjoyed high technical know-how in manufacturing seagoing vessels.

On the occasion of Arbaeen:

Basra-Khorramshahr marine passenger line relaunched

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – On the occasion of Arbaeen (marks forty days after the Day of Ashura, the day Imam Hussein (AS) was martyred in the Battle of Karbala), Basra-Khorramshahr marine passenger line was relaunched.

Iran to launch indigenous Fateh-class submarine by 2019

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The Managing Director of Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization Rear Admiral Amir Rastegari recounted that Iran will unveil newly-made marine vessels and equipment by the end of the year.

Kish to host 20th Marine Industry Expo. in Nov.

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Kish Island in the Persian Gulf off the southern coast of Iran will host the 20th edition of Marine Industry Exhibition and Conference from 19 to 21 November 2018.

Domestic marine industry continues to grow

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization chairman said on Wednesday that today, Iran is capable of manufacturing most of its maritime equipment domestically.

Defense industry backing Iran’s naval fleet

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The Managing Director Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization Rear Admiral Amir Rastegari reassured Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi that marine industry of Iran is a full supporter of Iran’s Navy.