Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT), Bahrain

Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT) is the government body responsible for the development and regulation of the Kingdom’s transportation and telecommunications infrastructure and systems. This is split into 3 sectors Transportation, Telecommunications & Post. Transportation is split by 3 main sectors Land Transport, Civil Aviation and Ports & Maritime Affairs. These 3 directorates govern the respective sectors within the Kingdom.

Within port affairs MTT is responsible for the regulation of:

• Bahrain Ports and Private Jetty Operations and Performance
• Licensing of port and marine commercial activities
• Ports Technical Services including (control tower, harbor, etc.)
• Bahrain Logistic Zones administration and promotion
• Ports Security
• Development of the Shipping and Logistics Sector

Within maritime affairs MTT is responsible for overseeing and regulating:

• All maritime activities within Bahrain territorial waters
• Registration of commercial vessels
• Registration and regulation of small boats
• Issuance of relevant certificates
• Maritime Safety
• Environment Protection
• Enforcement of International standards

Photos: https://www.mtt.gov.bh/albums/media-gallery

Videos:  https://www.mtt.gov.bh/video_album

More information available at: www.mtt.gov.bh