The Maritime Labour Mobility and Shipping Registry national Roadmap has been launched today.

Launching the Roadmap Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele highlighted, that the roadmap is a new national policy driven under the Government for National Unity and Transformation 100 days program.

“This presents a unique opportunity to expand our labour mobility scheme into the maritime sector”, the Prime Minister said.

The roadmaps aim to provide internationally recognized qualifications for seafarers and fishermen, equipping them for employment in the global shipping and fishing industries.

He emphasized that the transformative initiative will set in motion the Solomon Islands National University’s Maritime College upgrade and promote maritime careers for the country’s young population.

Prime Minister Manele stated, that the government, through the National Maritime Authority is pursuing an international space where the Solomon Islands’ flag is recognized and attractive to international maritime operators and investors.

“We will upgrade our maritime and labour laws, fully exercise our rights and duties as an international flag and open for registration of international vessels in Solomon Islands”, he said.

He invite development partners to assist in developing the national registry into an international shipping registry.

_{Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele his ministers and stakeholders who attended the launching(PC: OPMC Press Sec)}
PM Manele also extends an invitation to the private sector to consider investment and registration of vessels in Solomon Islands.

The Prime Minister stated the roadmap will play a vital role in ensuring the resilience of our island communities, enabling the mobility of our people, and supporting productive sectors, which drive economic growth across all provinces, serving as a crucial lifeline and ensuring the resilience of our island communities.

The Government of National Unity and Transformation is steadfast in its commitment to a safe, secure, green and blue Maritime environment, advocating for a net-zero emission status.

Prime Minister Manele also acknowledged the invaluable support of partners—Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the International Maritime Organization and its donors, SPC, and SPREP for their part in transforming the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority.