Strengthening maritime partnerships to enhance maritime security

Strengthening maritime partnerships to enhance maritime security was a core theme of IMO’s Chris Trelawny’s speech delivered at the International Seapower Symposium (22 September) in Newport, Rhode Island.

The symposium looked at future trends in maritime security as it hoped to harness the power of the international community in order to effectively confront common challenges within the maritime domain. Echoing this message, Mr Trelawny referred to enhancement of maritime security as a building block for greater stability on land, making the fullest use of navies as a diplomatic asset within a comprehensive strategy. He concluded his remarks by recognizing the significant contributions of ships from many of the world’s navies and coastguards, who have come to the rescue of migrants in distress at sea, passing on the thanks of IMO Secretary-General Mr Kitack Lim and the IMO membership.