SHIPPING: “We can develop a sustainable model” says Adami

Capt. Eugen Adami, the outgoing President of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, told officials and delegates at the 26th Annual General Meeting at the “Four Seasons” Hotel, in Limassol, that, with the introduction of specific additional measures related to the lifting of the Turkish embargo on Cyprus ships, the creation of an “Institute of the Sea” and the upgrade of the Maritime Administration, Cyprus can successfully develop a “Sustainable Shipping Model”.

In this respect, Capt. Adami appealed to all political parties to give serious consideration to the findings of the “Study for the Future of Cyprus Shipping”, which was initiated by the Ministry of Transport and urged them to approve the relevant bill pending in Parliament for the creation of an “Under-Secretary for Shipping”.
The CSC President said that the new position, in combination with the formation of a comprehensive national policy on shipping, will give the necessary impetus for further growth and enhancement of this sector which is so important for the economy.
In his address to the CSC meeting, President Nicos Anastasiades praised and congratulated the Chamber for its continuous contribution and active involvement in further developing of shipping sector. He also described shipping, as one of the main sectors helping in the full recovery of the economy and as a catalyst for new economic growth.
President Anastasiades also referred to the study and stated that based on its findings, the prospects for further development of Cyprus shipping is both tangible and viable.
During the meeting, Andreas Chrysostomou, Acting Director of the Department of Merchant Shipping (DMS), also gave a presentation about the latest developments. Chrysostomou has been nominated by the Cyprus government and is one of the main candidates for the position of Secretary General at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), for which the Transport Minister is also lobbying to secure, together with members of the CSC and other active ship owners and ship-managers.