BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC—The Belize Port Authority (BPA) says it has launched into enhancing its operations via a number of modernization initiatives because the nation prepares for the upcoming Worldwide Maritime Group Member State Audit (IMSAS) in November this yr.
In an announcement, the BPA mentioned that it was conscious of feedback on a latest speak present however needed to reassure the nation of its “dedication to steady enchancment” and that one ongoing challenge is the event of a Maritime Single Window (MSW) platform in collaboration with Barbados Port Inc.
“This challenge will facilitate the sleek motion of vessels inside Belize, making certain full compliance with the necessities of the Worldwide Conference on Facilitation of Worldwide Maritime Site visitors (FAL Conference),” the BPA mentioned.
The BPA mentioned that whereas it has been speaking with different entities to additional improve via modernization, “we have now not entered into any contractual preparations with another entity for the completion of its modernization plan.”
In Could 2023, the BPA mentioned it was working with the Worldwide Maritime Group (IMO) to craft a nationwide maritime transport coverage. The framework consists of strengthening areas corresponding to transportation, security, transport, and port improvement.
