- The first Arab nation to win Category B membership of the IMO Council is ready to present its candidacy for a second term.
- The UAE is committed to the principles and mechanisms of security and safety in the maritime sector.
- The IMO Secretary-General praised the UAE’s interest in developing its maritime sector,implementing international maritime safety standards and building national technical capacities.
The UAE is extending its candidacy for a second term for Category B membership of the International Maritime Organization Council, reports GulfNews.
The announcement was made by Dr. Abdullah Bin Mohammad Balheif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Transport Authority Land and Maritime, FTA.
Category B membership of the IMO Council
The UAE is the first Arab nation to win Category B membership of the IMO Council.
The UAE is committed to the principles and mechanisms of security and safety in the maritime sector, Dr. Al Nuaimi said during a meeting with Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of IMO.
A variety of issues of mutual interest where discussed in the meeting.
Most competent Country in Category B
Dr. Al Nuaimi said that their ambition goes beyond the IMO council to the IMO’s leadership as the UAE is the most competent and able Asian and Arab country in Category B. “Our officials are capable of running the IMO efficiently,” he affirmed.
Appreciation from the IMO Secretary-General
The UAE has presented some reforms to the IMO convention and e-voting system. It also offered to host the World Maritime Day 2019, which falls on 26th September.
The IMO Secretary-General praised the UAE’s interest in
- developing its maritime sector,
- implementing international maritime safety standards and
- building national technical capacities.
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Source: GulfNews
