Emma Seline Akinyi OkelloThis week, Kenya joins the rest of the world to mark World Maritime day to commemorate the contribution of shipping and seafarers to global economic development. This has been ably demonstrated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Kitack Lim, in his address to the world to commemorate the World Maritime Day. The Covid 19 pandemic though seen as a dark cloud in the maritime sector, we can equally agree that it came along with its silver lining. This makes Lim’s dream on the willingness of member states to work together in supporting shipping, seafarers, and the maritime sector to fulfil their responsibilities a reality. The implementation of the software will mark a significant move in the maritime industry and ports towards a digital maritime world, reducing the administrative burden and increasing the efficiency of maritime trade and transport.

Source: Standard Digital September 24, 2020 07:41 UTC