Somalia’s Minister of Ports Welcomes Cabinet’s Approval of International Maritime Conventions. MOGADISHU (SONNA) — The Minister of Ports and Marine Transport for the Federal Government of Somalia, H. E.
Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, has expressed his satisfaction with the Council of Ministers’decision to ratify key International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions.
The move is seen as a significant stride towards modernizing Somalia’s maritime legal framework and enhancing its integration into the global shipping community.
In a statement issued after a recent Cabinet meeting, Minister Nur commended the government for prioritizing the ratification of the 1972 Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, the 1992 International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, and the 1990 International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation.
According to Minister Nur, these conventions will reshape how Somalia manages its territorial waters, emphasizing the importance of strengthening maritime safety standards and robust environmental protection against oil spills and other marine hazards.
The Minister also noted that by adopting these international protocols, Somalia is positioning itself to better collaborate with global partners in the maritime transport sector. This is expected to ensure the safety of international navigation and trade in Somali waters.
Minister Nur further highlighted that this legislative milestone aligns with the Federal Government’s DanQaran policy agenda and supports the broader implementation of the National Transformation Plan (NTP).
The alignment aims to advance Somalia’s national interests and enhance its role and competitiveness in regional and global maritime trade networks.
The ratification of these conventions is a crucial component of the Ministry’s strategic priorities and is expected to foster greater cooperation between Somalia and the international community in maritime affairs.
Further details are expected as the government implements these new maritime regulations.
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Source: sonna.
