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Abu Dhabi signs contract for floating marine security barriers
Source: BI-ME , Author: BI-ME staff
Posted: Tue March 3, 2009 12:00 am
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UAE. Wave Dispersion Technologies (WDT) and International Golden Group (IGG) have entered into a strategic partnership agreement for the provision of Floating Security Barriers (FSB) and Vessel Exclusion Barriers (VEB) to be installed at critical maritime infrastructure sites in the UAE encompassing oil, gas, power generation, and desalination facilities.

The contract covers three years, including the initial contract period with options, and has a value of US$$100 million, if all options are exercised and performance incentives are achieved. The initial production of the contract is being manufactured in the US. The contract provides that WDT will utilise its WhisprWave technology to ultimately manufacture FSB components locally in the UAE and provide related maritime services in support of the protective systems.

The initial phase of this agreement is to undertake a pilot project at one of the critical maritime infrastructure sites in Abu Dhabi. Following a successful pilot project with security issues achieved as planned, the partnership agreement will be extended to cover other critical maritime infrastructure sites within the UAE.

The FSB is designed with inherent flexibility to provide a platform that enables the addition of CCTV, Radar, Sonar, Anti-Swimmer Detection and Anti-Intrusion Detection Systems. Moreover, the system will act as a limited wave attenuator and with the addition of an attached oil boom will limit the affected area of oil spills.

Fadil Al Kaabi, CEO of IGG, commented: “This partnership represents a great example of the cooperation between the UAE and US in sharing technology and expertise to help secure our critical national maritime infrastructure. We look forward to working with WDT to further market this technology throughout the Middle East.”

Dennis G Smith, CEO of WDT, said: “WDT has successfully marketed and installed its WhisprWave technology in the US, and elsewhere, but this agreement represents a true extension and prime example of cooperation by the US to meet the UAE’s need for cutting edge technologies and foresight to proactively protect its critical maritime infrastructure. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with IGG.”

International Golden Group is a well established company in Abu Dhabi specialised in providing high-end security and defence solutions with an excellent reputation in the UAE and Gulf market.

IGG has entered into long-term strategic business alliances with other local and international companies relying on a professional team of highly dedicated and experienced personnel along with a worldwide network of agents and affiliates committed to providing high- level services to its customers. International Golden Group has positioned itself to become soon a first-class manufacturer of special products for the local and regional defense markets.

See also www.whisprwave.com

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