Bangladesh seeks more cooperation from IMO

Bangladesh has called for greater support from International Maritime Organization (IMO) for capacity building of marine institutions in the country.
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni made the call when visiting IMO Secretary General Koji Sekimizu called on her at Bangladesh Parliament yesterday, said a press release.
During the meeting, the foreign minister thanked the secretary general for various technical assistance programmes undertaken by IMO in Bangladesh to improve of quality of maritime education and ensuring environmental protection, maritime safety and security.
She sought IMO's help create more employment opportunities for Bangladeshi seafarers.
Koji lauded Bangladesh for its achievements in becoming a new ship building destination.
He also stressed the need for protection of environment in the industry for sustainable development of the sector.
He requested Dipu Moni to consider ratifying the “Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships” to minimise health hazards and ensure safety to the environment.
Sekimizu is on a four day visit to Bangladesh. During the visit, he will visit Chittagong Marine Academy, Sitakunda shipbuilding and ship recycling facilities and Narayanganj Inland Water Terminal and meet the industry leaders and stakeholders.