London (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 02 April 2026 AD) United Arab Emirates Participation in the fiftieth session of the IMO Facilitation Committee, which was held with the participation of member states and relevant international organizations.
Participation reflects the country’s commitment to enhancing its effective role in developing the global maritime transport system and supporting international efforts aimed at improving the efficiency, security and sustainability of maritime operations.
During the meetings, Muhammad Khamis Al-Kaabi spoke United Arab EmiratesThe Permanent Representative of the International Maritime Organization and Vice-Chairman of the Committee stressed the importance of enhancing the security and safety of maritime navigation, especially in light of the challenges facing the region. He welcomed the steps taken by the Committee to reaffirm the declaration issued by the IMO Council during its thirty-sixth special session.
The Committee expressed its concern about the impact of attacks targeting commercial ships, and the resulting effects on international maritime navigation. passage And the safety of seafarers. He called for continuing cooperation with relevant stakeholders and adopting the necessary measures to establish a framework that enhances maritime security, while providing regular updates to Member States on developments in the Arabian and Arabian Seas. OmanAnd the Arabian Gulf region, especially in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Regarding the development of the facilitation agreement, the committee approved two proposals submitted by: United Arab Emiratesdrawing on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. These proposals included measures to facilitate ship crew changes, enhance the provision of vaccines through national programmes, and ensure access to medical care during public health emergencies of international concern. It also included harmonizing the international health regulations issued by world World Health Organization with the provisions of the Convention.
Al-Kaabi also headed the work team responsible for formulating the committee’s recommendations accuracy Concerning guidelines for preventing stowaways from Boarding ships and assigning responsibilities to handle such cases.
In addition, he participated in the review of the Roadmap for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), which falls within the scope of the Committee’s work.
the United Arab Emirates He also contributed to proposing the development of a non-mandatory code for maritime cybersecurity, which was approved by the committee with the participation of the relevant technical committees.