The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) and the Transport General Authority (TGA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual recognition of maritime certificates issued in both countries.
According to the MoU, both sides recognise education, training, and certificates of competency in the maritime sector, as well as medical fitness certificates for seafarers issued by maritime bodies and authorities in the other country, in addition to seafarers on board ships flying the flag of the other party, in line with the international regulations and agreements.
We are committed to promoting integration with various authorities and parties in the maritime industry inside and outside of the UAE to enhance the sector’s competitiveness. Signing the agreement to mutually recognise maritime education and training between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, will ensure the efficiency of operations, the safety of maritime transport, protection of property, as well as protecting the marine environment locally, regionally and globally
said Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
Furthermore, Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs, UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, added that “certificates issued by competent bodies in the UAE are based on the highest international standards and accredited by top global organisations and bodies. The UAE has agreements with major countries in the maritime sector that have contributed to enhancing its global competitiveness.”
The MoU between MOEI and Saudi Arabia’s PTA will support integration between the two countries and facilitate procedures that ensure the safety and security of the maritime sector, as well as strengthen bilateral relations in the maritime field.
On the same wavelength, Capt. Abdulrahman Matooq Al-Thonayan, Deputy for Maritime Transport, Transport General Authority in Saudi Arabia, mentioned that said, “the MoU with MOEI will contribute to the progress of the maritime sector in both countries in line with our shared vision to ensure the proficiency of people working in the maritime sector to carry out their tasks according to the highest international standards.”
This ensures the safety of lives and property at sea, in addition to protecting the marine environment
