[PIO] The Deputy Minister of Shipping presented the objectives and actions of the Ministry of Shipping at an event of the Cyprus Marine Club

The Cyprus Marine Club held a successful event on 27 June 2023, with guest speaker Mrs Marina Hadjimanoli, Deputy Minister of Shipping. The event, entitled "One Hundred Days as Deputy Minister of Shipping", provided an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to engage in discussions and learn about the future plans and objectives of the Deputy Ministry of Shipping.

Capt. Eberhard Koch, President of the Cyprus Marine Club, expressed his sincere appreciation on behalf of all members of the Board of Directors and members of the Cyprus Marine Club to the Deputy Minister for graciously accepting the invitation to attend the event.

In her presentation, Ms Hadjimanoli outlined the plans and objectives of the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, focusing on cooperation, innovation and competitiveness as key pillars, outlining a comprehensive roadmap aimed at promoting Cyprus to the forefront of the global maritime map - one of the highlights of Ms Hadjimanoli's presentation. Emphasis was placed on the competitive advantages of the Cyprus Maritime Cluster, Cyprus' strong maritime infrastructure and skilled workforce, as well as Cyprus' active participation in international maritime forums such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU).

Among the objectives of the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, among others, are the implementation of the One Stop Shipping Centre, which will simplify procedures and ensure a more flexible, effective, efficient and customer-centric service, as well as the implementation of the Limited Liability Shipping Company (LLC), which will provide additional benefits for these companies. Ms Hadjimanoli also referred to the completion of the digital transformation of all the services of the Ministry of State, the promotion of gender equality in shipping through cooperation with the Commissioner for Gender Equality, raising public awareness of the importance of professions related to shipping and the completion of the Maritime Spatial Planning.

Ms. Hadjimanoli also informed the attendees that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Cyprus Register of Shipping, focusing on the fact that it has evolved into a leading and high quality register, with a strong voice in the international shipping scene.

Expressing her appreciation to the Cypriot shipping industry, Ms. Hadjimanoli stressed that Cyprus, despite its small size compared to other shipping countries, has managed to remain a constant driving force for the Cypriot economy over time. He reaffirmed that the Cypriot government, recognizing the importance of shipping, is determined to lead it towards a new era.

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