1. Brief Regarding National Survey for Jordan on V-RMTC and T-RMN
Presented by
Colonel Ibrahim S. ALNAIMAT
Chief, Naval Operations Dept
Royal Jordanian Navy

2. Contribution to National Situational Awareness
V-RMTC and T-RMN help enhance Jordan’s ability to evaluate and deal with all the issues and applications related to security in the Jordanian Territorial waters
V-RMTC and T-RMN help in countering all illegal activities within the territorial waters of the country through providing all necessary information needed to work against them, such activities may include but not limited to:
(1) Smuggling.
(2) Piracy.
(3) Terrorism.
(4) Narcotics Trafficking.

3. Contribution to National Situational Awareness cont…….
V-RMTC and T-RMN help provide safe and secure passages for all commercial shipping
The system also enhanced the early warning system and the ability to forecast incidents and mishaps prior to their happening in a way which could prevent them or mitigate their effects
They contribute to the ability of the Royal Jordanian Naval Force in conducting Search and Rescue operations within the territorial waters of Jordan
The information provided can be used by other governmental agencies in Aqaba, notably the Ports Corporation and the Jordan Maritime Authority

4. Data Required for Future Decision Making Process
Manifest of the Crew
Earlier notification for sensitive cargo

5. Available Tools which are Deemed Useful
Vessel's name
International call sign
Flag state and IMO number
Tonnage
Owner
Origin and destination
Cargo
The above mentioned information had helped identify all shipping in the area and justify the reason why they would exist within the territorial waters of the country

6. Considerations for Planning System Development
Investigating in the possibility of making the V-RMTC and T-RMN work in a way similar to the MSSIS (Maritime Safety and Security Information System) where all information can be taken directly from the system and updated every 6 minutes without having to send or receive s
Encourage other countries to participate in such initiatives

7. Other Issues
Exercise T-RISE which was conducted in September of 2010 was very useful for the purposes of V-RMTC and T-RMN and should be expanded
Establishing a Steering Group for V-RMTC and T-RMN is a good governing body, other governance options may discussed during the meetings