The Ministry of Shipping announces the launch of public consultation with all interested parties, authorities and the public on the content of the Maritime Spatial Plan of the Republic, through a Notification of the Maritime Spatial Planning Commission in the Official Gazette of the Republic of 31 March 2022. The public consultation will last for 60 days, until 31 May 2022. The Marine Spatial Plan is posted on the Greek version of the website of the Ministry of Shipping, at www.shipping.gov.cy.
The Marine Spatial Plan identifies the spatio-temporal distribution of relevant current and future activities and uses in the marine waters of the Republic. The objective of the Plan is to contribute to supporting and promoting sustainable development in the sea, applying an ecosystem approach and taking into account economic, social, environmental and cultural aspects, and to promote the coexistence of relevant activities and uses.
The draft Marine Spatial Plan takes into account the key priorities, objectives and strategic directions for the Republic's marine waters, as set out in the Marine Spatial Plan Policy Statement
In addition, interested parties wishing to submit views and suggestions may do so through the Greek version of the online communication platform of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs www.comeshipping.com.cy.
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