Minister Highlights Urgent Action Needed for Sustainable Maritime Future
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Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen has emphasised the need for immediate global action to ensure the long-term prosperity and sustainability of the world’s shipping and marine industries, noting that current decisions will define the sector’s future.
Speaking at the 2025 International Maritime Equipment Conference in Fuzhou, China, Minister Ameen highlighted the importance of balancing growth within the global maritime industry with the urgent need to address existential threats such as climate change.
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Attending the World Maritime Equipment Conference in Fuzhou, Minister Ameen emphasized the importance of a shared maritime future and a sustainable development ecosystem. This demands cooperative, 21st-century solutions — with major maritime nations as key partners through… pic.twitter.com/oBATN0g02m— Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (@MoTCAmv) October 17, 2025
He stressed that island nations, including the Maldives, face disproportionate challenges from climate-related impacts, underscoring the need for coordinated international efforts to develop sustainable solutions across all levels of the maritime sector.
Minister Ameen also drew attention to the work of the ‘Twenty-first Century Maritime Cooperation’ Committee, which he said plays a key role in protecting marine ecosystems while enhancing economic benefits. He noted that effective implementation of the committee’s decisions would bring significant advantages to small island nations.
The Minister further outlined a forward-looking vision for sustainable maritime economic growth, highlighting the potential of technological innovation to drive progress. He proposed practical measures for both government agencies and private sector stakeholders to adopt in pursuit of these goals.
The conference featured discussions on disaster prevention, climate change mitigation, and marine resource management. Around 120 participants attended, including members and advisors of the ‘Twenty-first Century Maritime Cooperation’ Committee, representatives from international organisations, foreign embassies, academia, and key business figures from the maritime industry.
