The ministry said that the new platform, which is part of its long-term maritime strategy called SEA Change 2030, was designed to enable shipping industry stakeholders, including NGOs and all other actors involved in the maritime transport and supply chain, as well as society at large, to exchange views on current maritime affairs and other issues.

“The COME platform is meant to seek direct and continuous communication with the shipping industry globally and nationally,” the ministry said.

“Users will have the opportunity to submit opinions, suggestions and problems on all issues related to the responsibilities of the Ministry of Shipping, including the green and digital transition, safety and protection in navigation, coastal shipping, the training and well-being of seafarers, and any other issue that concerns them,” it added.

The ministry explained that all submitted proposals and suggestions will be reviewed and considered when future actions are planned. This will allow the ministry to rise to the needs and expectations of the maritime industry.

Moreover, the ministry intends to hold regular online conferences to examine any submitted proposals, allowing all opinions and thoughts on them to be heard.

“The COME platform is a tangible expression of the extroversion that we want to place at the core of our activities,” Deputy Minister of Shipping Vasilis Demetriades said during the presentation.

“Through this systematic collection and utilisation of knowledge, we seek to become more direct and effective in the way we offer our services, more proactive in the way we face challenges,” Demetriades added.

Source: Cyprus Mail