The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and South Korea's Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs (MLTM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday to strengthen maritime relations between Singapore and the Republic of Korea.
The MOU is said to provide a platform to enhance the collaborative efforts to promote the safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
"As IMO Council member states, the Republic of Korea and Singapore have made great contributions to the international community to ensure maritime safety and the development of the shipping industry," said Lim Ki-Tack, director-general for Maritime Safety of MLTM.
"This MOU provides opportunities to pursue cooperation beyond the IMO, including ReCAAP-based cooperation against the threat of piracy in Asia as well as the promotion and enhancement of navigational safety in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore," Lim added.
Singapore and the Republic of Korea share a common objective of ensuring that the Straits of Malacca and Singapore remain safe, secure and open to international shipping.
Singapore and the Republic of Korea, together with 14 other countries, are Contracting Parties to the ReCAAP, a framework for information sharing, capacity building and co-operative arrangements to tackle piracy.
"This MOU is not only a reflection of the current close cooperation between MPA and MLTM, but is also a new milestone for both sides as we seek to further enhance our cooperation in promoting safety of navigation, protection of the marine environment, and maritime and port security," said MPA's chief executive Lam Yi Young.
MPA and MLTM also plan to share maritime technical expertise through forums, workshops and seminars.
The MOU is said to provide a platform to enhance the collaborative efforts to promote the safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
"As IMO Council member states, the Republic of Korea and Singapore have made great contributions to the international community to ensure maritime safety and the development of the shipping industry," said Lim Ki-Tack, director-general for Maritime Safety of MLTM.
"This MOU provides opportunities to pursue cooperation beyond the IMO, including ReCAAP-based cooperation against the threat of piracy in Asia as well as the promotion and enhancement of navigational safety in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore," Lim added.
Singapore and the Republic of Korea share a common objective of ensuring that the Straits of Malacca and Singapore remain safe, secure and open to international shipping.
Singapore and the Republic of Korea, together with 14 other countries, are Contracting Parties to the ReCAAP, a framework for information sharing, capacity building and co-operative arrangements to tackle piracy.
"This MOU is not only a reflection of the current close cooperation between MPA and MLTM, but is also a new milestone for both sides as we seek to further enhance our cooperation in promoting safety of navigation, protection of the marine environment, and maritime and port security," said MPA's chief executive Lam Yi Young.
MPA and MLTM also plan to share maritime technical expertise through forums, workshops and seminars.