Navy and shipping department sign MoU on maritime security and blue economy

Bangladesh Navy and the Department of Shipping will work together to strengthen maritime boundary security, technical support and skill development. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the two institutions for this purpose.

The MoU was signed at a ceremony held at the Naval Headquarters on Monday (November 9).

Commodore Md. Shafiul Bari, Director General of the Department of Shipping, signed on behalf of the department, while the Director, Naval Operations, signed on behalf of Bangladesh Navy.

Rear Admiral Golam Sadek, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), along with senior naval officers, attended the ceremony.

From the Department of Shipping, Chief Nautical Surveyor Captain Md. Giasuddin Ahmed, Chief Engineer and Ship Surveyor Mirza Saifur Rahman, and Engineer and Ship Surveyor and Examiner Mohammad Obaid Ullah Ibne Bashir were present.

Speakers at the ceremony said the signing of the MoU will pave the way for technical assistance, skill development and various joint initiatives between the two institutions in the interest of national security.

They said that in the current global context, coordinated initiatives by the government and private sectors are essential to ensure maritime boundary security and to develop the blue economy.

They also said the agreement will create new possibilities for the use of modern technology and research in Bangladesh Navy.

Those concerned expressed hope that the MoU will strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two institutions and play an important role in implementing various initiatives related to national interests.