The MoU was signed
between the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the UAE and the Panama
Maritime Authority (AMP) at the IMO.
As part of the
agreement seafarers who hold the certificates of competency and proficiency to
serve onboard vessels registered under the flag of either parties.
Seafarers are the drivers of the global supply chain
H.E. Hessa Al
Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs, UAE Ministry of
Energy and Infrastructure said, “Seafarers are at the heart of our industry and
are the drivers of the global supply chain. It is our duty to ensure that we
work towards their welfare. As agreed with the Panama Maritime Authority, not
only will the certificates of our seafarers issued by either of us be
recognized for near-costal voyages, we will also work towards strengthening the
technical and administrative capabilities regarding certifications, trainings,
watchkeeping, and labour maritime affairs of our seafarers.”
The agreement also
aims to establish measures to ensure that seafarers are educated with
appropriate knowledge of the maritime legislation.
We look forward to providing
better training to our seafarers
Mohammed Khamis Al
Kaabi, UAE Permanent Representative at the IMO said, “As a result of our
collaboration with the Panama Maritime Authority, we look forward to providing
better training to our seafarers, along with improved facilities, and more
recognized certification for their nature of work. As part of our agreement, we
will be communicating with each other regarding our training and certification
procedures. This will allow us to learn from one another, and also discuss
better ways to enhance theoretical and practical knowledge of our seafarers.” |