London, March 10, 2023, SPA — Acting Chairman of the Transport General Authority (TGA), Dr Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, signed a contract with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Kitak Lim, in London to support the IMOCares project, which aims to support international efforts to enable modern technologies in the maritime sector, and support the development of technology in the world.
This project aims to enhance and support joint work and efforts with IMO to reach a green marine future and a blue economy and support developing countries in a way that enhances marine development and contributes to capacity building for IMO member states and access to a more sustainable future that depends on advanced technology and supports the protection of the marine environment and preservation on natural resources.
The project also includes a Global Marine Technology Hackathon. This scientific conference includes specialized workshops, research and studies on innovation in marine technologies, and periodic bulletins and reports on the reality of the maritime sector.
These efforts come as an extension of the Kingdom’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy in line with international efforts in this regard, given the great importance of the global maritime sector and strategic dimension to all other sectors, namely the global economy and global trade movement.
Source: Saudi Press Agency