MOGADISHU (SONNA) — The Minister of Ports and Marine Transport of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, has formally welcomed the Council of Ministers’ decision to approve a series of vital International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions. The Minister described the move as a decisive step toward modernizing the nation’s maritime legal framework and integrating Somalia into the global shipping community.
In a statement released following the Cabinet meeting, Minister Abdulkadir expressed his sincere appreciation to the government for prioritizing these agreements. He highlighted that the ratification of the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972), the 1992 International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, and the 1990 International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation will fundamentally reshape how Somalia manages its territorial waters.
The Minister emphasized that these conventions are essential for strengthening maritime safety standards and ensuring robust environmental protection against oil spills and other marine hazards. By adopting these international protocols, Somalia is positioning itself to better cooperate with global partners in the maritime transport sector, ensuring that its waters are safe for international navigation and trade.
Minister Abdulkadir further noted that this legislative milestone is a core component of the Ministry’s strategic priorities. He affirmed that the move aligns seamlessy with the Federal Government’s DanQaran policy agenda and supports the broader implementation of the National Transformation Plan (NTP). This alignment is designed to advance Somalia’s national interests while enhancing its role and competitiveness in regional and global maritime trade networks.
