Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, in his message on World Maritime Day, demanded the nation to recommit to the principles of maritime safety and marine conservation and reaffirm its solemn pledge to the maritime world that \u2018our commitment goes on\u2019, both in spirit and in action. \u201cI look forward to a profound and cumulative response by all stakeholders,\u201d the Naval Chief said. World Maritime Day, a significant reminder of maritime safety, security, and environmental conservation, is marked annually, urging nations to work together for sustainable maritime practices, a Pakistan Navy news release said. Under the aegis of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), this year holds special significance as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). Accordingly, this year\u2019s theme \u2018MARPOL at 50 \u2013 Our Commitment Goes On\u2019 is intended to pay tribute to our efforts under IMO\u2019s long history of protecting the environment from pollution through the impact of shipping via a robust regulatory framework and emphasis on its ongoing commitment to prevention of our oceans from pollution. MARPOL\u2019s legacy stretches over five decades, symbolizing our collective efforts against marine pollution emphasizing the duty we all hold to protect the lifeblood of our planet. The Naval Chief said, \u201cAs we reflect on the journey, the statistics remain alarming; marine pollution\u2019s ripple effects on ecosystems, economies, and livelihoods of coastal communities urge us to take more concerted actions. Pakistan Navy stands at the forefront to conserve the maritime environment. In alignment with MARPOL principles, we have instituted measures to curtail emissions, enhance energy efficiency and, in earnest, implement pollution prevention strategies. Our ongoing efforts against marine pollution bear testimony to our unwavering commitment.\u201d On this World Maritime Day, he said as we look back to our shared maritime heritage and achievements, let us also look ahead with determination, commitment, and resolve to align our national objectives with the ongoing global shift towards sustainable and green marine practices. \u201cI urge all the stakeholders to embrace these evolving paradigms. Particularly, I reiterate Pakistan Navy\u2019s resolve to ensure maritime safety and uphold environmental mandates,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, in his message on World Maritime Day, demanded the nation to recommit to the principles of maritime safety and marine conservation and reaffirm its solemn pledge to the maritime world that \u2018our commitment goes on\u2019, both in spirit and in action. \u201cI look forward to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":354404,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[11039,7235],"class_list":{"0":"post-358661","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news","8":"tag-amjad-khan-niazi","9":"tag-naval-chief"},"yoast_head":"\n