As the year draws to a close, we reflect on our journey in 2024—a voyage marked by progress, resilience, and collaboration across the maritime industry and between Member States. Like seasoned mariners navigating uncharted waters, through our resolve and yearnings for safe landfall, we have tackled challenges head-on, strengthened partnerships, and steered our course towards a safer, greener, and more efficient maritime future.
In the realm of Port State Control, we have continued our steadfast commitment to enforcing the relevant instruments by ensuring compliance thus sustaining and improving maritime safety and preserving our maritime domain. Together, we’ve raised standards, celebrated milestones, and witnessed the tangible results of collective effort and vigilance, culminating in eliminating some sub-standard ships. These accomplishments stand as a testament to the dedication of our well-trained and focused maritime professionals, whose hard work keeps the global supply chain moving and our waters secure. We will not forget the support of the policymakers who have worked in ratifying and domesticating instruments relevant to PSC.
As we prepare to set sail into 2025, we do so with hope and determination to fulfil our mandates. The horizon is wide and holds opportunities to further innovation, strengthen our sustainability initiatives, and build upon our progress. Let us remain anchored in our shared core values of
Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Communication, Teamwork, Technology, Integrity, Safety, Security And Excellence (PRACTTISSE), while embracing the winds of change that propel us forward.
In this festive season and beyond, may the spirit of Christmas bring you and your loved ones warmth, joy, and peace.
Thank you for your invaluable contributions throughout the year, and here’s to another year of meaningful progress and success.
Prosperity, Fair winds and calm seas in 2025!
Season’s Greetings and Merry Christmas!
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