The Liberian Maritime Authority, and the Maritime Safety Administration of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in maritime affairs.
The MoU also aims to bolster and expand on their existing working relationship in areas of Maritime Safety.
The delegates concluded this MoU in Beijing after several months of close discussions and cooperation. The areas focused on by both parties are:
- Port State Control;
- Marine Environmental Protection;
- to Promote and Facilitate Maritime Transport between both nations;
- to Promote the Safety of Navigation at Sea; Seafarer Training and Welfare;
- Other areas concerning the safety of vessels at sea.
This MOU is part of the larger Maritime Agreement signed between Liberia and China which sees Liberian flagged vessels given preferential status for reductions in port dues in China.
