The Directorate General of Shipping, which functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, successfully concluded a full-day workshop on "India's Strategic Partnership with IMO" on Friday.
Held at the Indian Register of Shipping in Mumbai, the event witnessed wide participation from key stakeholders and experts of the maritime industry.
The objective of the workshop was to discuss various aspects of the IMO including its structure, composition, functioning, instruments, meetings, conferences and interventions. Through intensive sessions and interactive discussions, the participants explored ways to strengthen India's strategic partnership with IMO and promote sustainable maritime practices.
Highlights of the workshop included discussions on IMO committees such as Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW), Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), Marine Safety Committee (MSC).“Today's workshop is an important step in our ongoing efforts to strengthen India's strategic partnership with the International Maritime Organization. By fostering dialogue, sharing insights and building partnerships, the government is laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and resilient maritime future,” said TK Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
A focus of the workshop was to explore opportunities for technical cooperation and capacity building, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in addressing emerging challenges in the maritime domain.
Director General of Shipping Shyam Jagannathan said, "DG Shipping will endeavor to make the shadow committee multidisciplinary, involving all stakeholders as well as subject matter experts from economics and environmental sciences."
The workshop also provided a platform for meaningful interaction among stakeholders, facilitating exchange of knowledge and promoting collaborative initiatives for the advancement of India's maritime interests on the global platform.IMO is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the safety of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships.
India is a member of IMO and also an elected member of its Council. India has more than 7500 km long coastline, about 200 ports including 12 major ports and more than 1500 ships. Therefore, it is imperative for India to engage with the IMO with greater focus.
Held at the Indian Register of Shipping in Mumbai, the event witnessed wide participation from key stakeholders and experts of the maritime industry.
The objective of the workshop was to discuss various aspects of the IMO including its structure, composition, functioning, instruments, meetings, conferences and interventions. Through intensive sessions and interactive discussions, the participants explored ways to strengthen India's strategic partnership with IMO and promote sustainable maritime practices.
Highlights of the workshop included discussions on IMO committees such as Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW), Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), Marine Safety Committee (MSC).“Today's workshop is an important step in our ongoing efforts to strengthen India's strategic partnership with the International Maritime Organization. By fostering dialogue, sharing insights and building partnerships, the government is laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and resilient maritime future,” said TK Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
A focus of the workshop was to explore opportunities for technical cooperation and capacity building, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in addressing emerging challenges in the maritime domain.
Director General of Shipping Shyam Jagannathan said, "DG Shipping will endeavor to make the shadow committee multidisciplinary, involving all stakeholders as well as subject matter experts from economics and environmental sciences."
The workshop also provided a platform for meaningful interaction among stakeholders, facilitating exchange of knowledge and promoting collaborative initiatives for the advancement of India's maritime interests on the global platform.IMO is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the safety of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships.
India is a member of IMO and also an elected member of its Council. India has more than 7500 km long coastline, about 200 ports including 12 major ports and more than 1500 ships. Therefore, it is imperative for India to engage with the IMO with greater focus.
