Somalia has launched a draft policy paper, a ‘Somali Maritime Code’ covering issues in regard to maritime safety, maritime pollution and maritime commercial laws.
The Somali Maritime Code received backing from the country’s key maritime stakeholders and development partners after its launch in Mogadishu as it aims to help the industry to ensure safety and curb pollution
According to Xihnua, a follow-up technical forum to flesh out issues on the proposed draft policy, which has been under development for four years, will be held in Kigali, Rwanda from July 12-15.
The revision will see the Somali Maritime Code of 1959, which went through an amendment in 1988, brought into conformity with the current International Maritime Law.
The process is supported by the International Maritime Organization upon request by the Somalia government.