Directorate of Beach Management

Functions of the Directorate of Beach Management

• Preservation of the marine environment and the conservation of marine and beach natural resources based on the law of the Authority and Aqaba Maritime Park System and the instructions which issued pursuant thereto ..

• Raising the aesthetic value of the local beaches and it’s water

• Maintaining the public safety in the park through monitoring public activities , monitoring users and providing extension and assistance services to visitors

• Applying the necessary procedures to control all developmental , scientific , tourism , recreational ,navigational and commercial activities , both private and public , within the areas of the marine park and the surrounding areas , so as not to effect the natural resources and aesthetic value therein

• Participating to grant an environmental approvals and the evaluation of environmental impact studies , surveys , requests , studies and report submitted to the Authority on coastal and marine projects in particular

• Implementation of rehabilitation programs for coral reefs and other natural resources that may be affected by various activities or any other factors and follow up the development, modernization and monitoring of these programs and the transfer of coral affected by the establishment of major projects and re-culture

• Facilitating scientific research and supervision to avoid any negative effects

• Following -up and supervision of the implementation of various monitoring programs for the marine environment and its components within the marine park and to keep the results of these programs within a special database to monitor any changes and any negative consequences that may destroy, destroy or deteriorate the natural environment or damage to wildlife or marine In the aesthetic level of the park areas

• Cooperating with international, regional and national bodies related to the management of marine protected areas and coastal zone management and develop methods of coordination, cooperation and exchange of information between public and private bodies related to the goals and objectives of the marine park..

• Following – up and coordination of all projects and activities of the regional body to preserve the environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Adenp>

• Monitoring and following up the application of the requirements and conditions of licensing diving centers and water sports and organization of work

• Providing hydrostatic and optical inspection services for diving cylinders, cleaning and other diving services

• Providing the necessary infrastructure requirements for basic public services and services on the beaches and following up and maintaining them for the service of visitors and citizens

• Inspection of coastal and marine facilities within the boundaries of the marine park and monitoring their compatibility with the legislation in force

• Organizing and dividing the waterfront on the beaches into specific areas of use and determining the conditions, restrictions and procedures applicable in each area

• Implementation of marine works related to the identification of areas of use and the installation and maintenance of the necessary buoys, marine signs and floating lines and others

• Contributing the assessment of damage to the environment caused by various activities and accidents and contribute to the rehabilitation of damaged resources and combat pollution that may affect the marine environment

• Controlling and editing violations and carry out the necessary procedures in accordance with the provisions of legislation and laws and regulations in force in coordination with the competent security authorities

• Supervision, follow-up and implementation of campaigns to clean the sea and seasonal and emergency diving sites on the beaches in accordance with the instructions in force

• Collection of financial allowances for the management, operation and maintenance of facilities and facilities of the park and the use of facilities and services provided in coordination with the Directorate of Finance

• Cooperation and coordination with the relevant directorates to raise awareness of the importance of the marine environment and its components and the need to preserve and protect them and to raise awareness of the need to preserve the cleanliness of beaches and the safety of public facilities and the safety of beach visitors