Morocco was re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (OMI) Council, confirming its supreme role in the world’s nautical community. The achievement was announced on Friday at the 33rd OMI General Assembly, which is presently taking place in London until Dec.6.
This re-election attests to Morocco’s tireless efforts and active participation in OMI’s institutions. Such success can be ascribed to a well-planned promotional effort by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad and the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, in collaboration with the concerned ministerial departments and public bodies.
Morocco has always backed OMI programs since joining the organization in 1962. These programs include strengthening marine security and safety, reducing pollution, enhancing maritime freight operations, and streamlining organizational procedures.
As part of the kingdom’s commitment to the maritime sector’s development, Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mohamed Abdeljalil, had announced last month a strategic study to establish a robust and competitive national commercial maritime fleet, in line with the Royal Guidelines laid down in the speech delivered on the 48th anniversary of the Green March.
The study seeks to improve investment climate and align Morocco’s commercial navigation with best global practices. It calls for developing an integrated maritime economy, investigating offshore natural resources, funding marine fishing, building desalination plants, and assisting with renewable energy sources.