Saudi Arabia has initiated the “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project aimed at supporting 14 Caribbean nations. This initiative, developed in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), was unveiled during the Fifth Regional Meeting of Directors and Heads of Maritime Administrations held in Georgetown.
The project focuses on enhancing maritime legislation and regulatory frameworks throughout the Caribbean. The countries benefiting from this initiative include Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. Over a two-year period, the project aims to align policies and strengthen institutional capacities, enabling these nations to ratify and implement key IMO instruments effectively within their legal frameworks.
Additionally, the initiative will assist in drafting maritime legislation and developing national maritime policy strategies in collaboration with the IMO Regional Office. Kamal Al-Junaidi, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the IMO, emphasized the critical importance of the sea to Caribbean life and the shared responsibility to maintain safe and sustainable waters for future generations. He expressed optimism that the project would yield significant results, including improved laws and enhanced compliance, empowering Caribbean states in global maritime governance.
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