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Panama and Belgium strengthen maritime ties, inking letters of intent
来源：shippingazette 编辑：编辑部 发布：2023/03/06 14:23:34
PANAMA and Belgium have signed three letters of intent to strengthen their ties in the maritime area.
The letters of intent were signed by Panama's Minister of Maritime Affairs, Noriel Arauz, and Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and the North Sea, Vincent Van Quickenborne.
Minister Arauz thanked Belgium for the support it offered to Panama's application in September 2017 to the European Commission to start the recognition process for the titles of competence issued by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), to be recognized by the European Union (EU).
"This process is about to be a reality, which will mark a milestone in Panamanian maritime history, since it will be the consolidation of efforts to demonstrate to the world that Panamanian seafarers have the skills and the necessary vocation required to be recognized by the European Union, which will be of great benefit since they will be offered greater job opportunities on board the European Union flag ships," according to a statement.
With the signing of the letters of intent, Panama and Belgium, countries that are part of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), will strengthen their good relations in areas including the fight against organized crime and illicit drug smuggling, through the exchange of information.
The letters of intent were signed by Panama's Minister of Maritime Affairs, Noriel Arauz, and Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and the North Sea, Vincent Van Quickenborne.
Minister Arauz thanked Belgium for the support it offered to Panama's application in September 2017 to the European Commission to start the recognition process for the titles of competence issued by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), to be recognized by the European Union (EU).
"This process is about to be a reality, which will mark a milestone in Panamanian maritime history, since it will be the consolidation of efforts to demonstrate to the world that Panamanian seafarers have the skills and the necessary vocation required to be recognized by the European Union, which will be of great benefit since they will be offered greater job opportunities on board the European Union flag ships," according to a statement.
With the signing of the letters of intent, Panama and Belgium, countries that are part of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), will strengthen their good relations in areas including the fight against organized crime and illicit drug smuggling, through the exchange of information.