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RESOLUTIONS REACHED AT THE 3RD SESSION OF AAMA EXECUTIVE COUNCILHELD FROM 17TH TO 18TH APRIL 2019 IN MOROCCOS/NAGENDA ITEMRESOLUTIONSACTION BY1ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERSReport on CredentialsAdoption of Report of the 2nd Session of AAMA Executive CouncilPARTICIPATING COUNTRIES AND BODIES.Members of EXCO:Nigeria, Sudan, South Africa, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Cape Verde, Uganda, and Comoros.Non Members of EXCO: Morocco, Tunisia and Liberia, Sierra Leone, KenyaBodies with Observer Status of AAMA:Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Arab Federation of Chamber of Shipping (AFCS), Women in Maritime in East and Central Africa (WOMESA) and Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA).ADOPTION OR REPORTThe Report of the 2nd Session of AAMA Executive Council was adopted by South Africa and was seconded by Kenya.Head Secretariat (SAMSA) 2Presentation of frame work implementation of Article II of AAMA Constitution (Budget and Expenses)The following resolutions were reached:The draft budget and the Scale of Assessment of contributions for Member Countries already approved in principle during the 4th AAMA Conference to commence in 2020 as amended.Countries that have forwarded instruments of membership of AAMA to the Secretariat in South Africa but yet to receive acknowledgment were requested to resend the instrument as soon as possible.The Secretariat to drive enlightenment campaigns showcasing the works of AAMA by issuing newsletters, flyers and email notifications circulated to all countries through their respective Ministries of Transport and Foreign Affairs to stimulate deeper understanding of the objectives and goals of AAMA.The AAMA Secretariat to write and seek support of the African Union Commission (AUC) in reaching out to member countries through the respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs, to encourage Member States deposit instruments of AAMA membership to the Secretariat in South Africa.The Secretariat to forward letters to various Maritime Administrations to liaise and follow up with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Transport in their respective countries to facilitate the deposition of instruments of membership of AAMA.Member countries to note the importance of the existing instruments endorsed by African Heads of States on Maritime Safety, Security and Environment such as: African Integrated Maritime Strategy (AIMS 2050), African Charter on Maritime Security and Safety and Development in Africa (Lome Charter 2016), Agenda 2063, Revised African Transport Charter 2010 and include same in their national maritime strategy to strengthen implementation.AAMA to approach donor Agencies/Foundations in Africa and beyond to support in funding its activities.Head Secretariat (SAMSA)/MARADS (Maritime Administrations)3Update on Proposed Courtesy Visit to African Union Commission (AUC)After extensive deliberations, it was resolved that:The Secretariat and Office of the Chairman should forward another letter to the Chairperson, African Union Commission on the proposed visit by AAMA fully specifying the purpose of the visit. A progress Report detailing the activities of AAMA and its achievements should be prepared and forwarded along with the letter to showcase the important role AAMA plays in contributing to the economic growth of the continent.Contact Persons working with African Union Commission to be identified to help facilitate the meeting with AU Chairman. Secretariat/Chairman AAMA4The role of AAMA in the Implementation of Africa Integrated Maritime Strategy 2050 (AIMS 2050)After extensive deliberations, the following resolutions were reached:Adoption of the document in its entirety as a working tool.Ghana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Morocco and Liberia to independently develop a 3 year strategic plan for the implementation of AIMS 2050 using the document as guide working with a time frame of 12 weeks.The draft action plan should be forwarded to the AAMA Secretariat on completion to harmonize and circulate to all members.Chairman AAMA5Arrangements for future meetings and maritime celebrationsAfter extensive deliberations, it was resolved as follows:South Africa to confirm date and venue for 5th AAMA Conference in 2020.Seychelles to confirm hosting of 6th AAMA Conference in 2021.Morocco to confirm hosting of 7th AAMA Conference in 2022.Equatorial Guinea to confirm hosting of 4th session of AAMA Executive Council in early 2020 failing which Ghana would be notified to host.The Secretariat of AAMA to be strengthened by ensuring other member countries that make up the composition of the AAMA Secretariat nominate representative to work with SAMSA.AAMA Secretariat to send early notifications to respective countries to confirm their willingness to host.SECRETARIAT/ OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN62020 African Maritime Administration AwardAfter extreme deliberations, it was resolved as follows:That the African Maritime Administrations Award would hold in South Africa in 2020 during the 5th AAMA Conference. The AAMA Secretariat to notify the event planners; African Business News (ABN) and ARS Conference Services of the criteria and their roles giving them a time frame of 6 months to revert with the strategy for the categories of award and their preparedness to undertake the task. Secretariat / Chairman AAMA 7Maritime Trade and EconomyThe EXCO after extensive deliberations resolved as follows: The Secretariat to upload the editable Self-Assessment Form on the AAMA website to enable Maritime Administrations access and fill the forms which would be used for country’s annual performance review. The forms are to be filled by all MARADS and submitted to the Secretariat before 15th December, 2019The Secretariat to constantly issue reminder to all MARADS to ensure compliance.The Secretariat/SAMSA to upload editable form of the Near Coastal Trade Certification and Competency Code on the website.Liberia, South Africa, Tunisia, Nigeria and Morocco are requested to forward updates on their Country’s incentives to grow tonnage to the Secretariat to circulate to all MARADS.The Ship Registry Standardized Data Collection Form as adopted to be circulated to help access tonnage growth among ship registry in Africa. Head Secretariat, (SAMSA)8Actionable Areas for Implementation of 2016 Lome CharterAfter extensive deliberations, it was resolved as follows:That Maritime Administrations should continue the efforts to ensure safety and security of the maritime domain,The Executive Council to reach out to the African Union to ascertain the level of implementation of the Lomé Charter.Chairman, AAMA/ Secretariat9Maritime Education and Certification Having considered comments by delegates, it was resolved as follows:Maritime Administrations to take advantage of available training opportunities offered by IMO and other donor bodies and institutions to support capacity building and development.MARADS to take steps to ensure that women are integrated into mainstream activities as a strategy for improving protection of the marine environment in line with the theme of 2019 World Maritime Day “Empowering Women in Maritime Community”.AAMA Secretariat/MARADs 10Country’s update on ratification, Domestication and Implementation of relevant IMO instrumentsThe delegation whilst noting the importance of a safe, secure and cleaner ocean resolved as follows:To continue with efforts to domesticate relevant conventions.Adopt measures to eliminate substandard ships, prevent marine pollution and improve living and working conditions of seafarers.Adopt frameworks for elimination of marine litter plastic debris from African Oceans and Seas.AAMA Secretariat/MARADs11Report on the 4th AAMA Conference held in September, 2018 in Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptThe Chairman invited Members to visit the website for the report and communique at HYPERLINK "" for 2019 IMO Council elections (Building Support to increase Africa’s membership)After extensive deliberations, the following strategies were agreed on:Countries willing to contest the election should issue early notifications to IMO and AAMA to ensure cooperation and enable Africa synergize and speak with one voice.AAMA to lobby African Union for Countries to fully support the candidature of those contesting. AAMA Secretariat to work out strategies for AAMA member countries to meet on the sideline of IMO meetings in London. Early notifications to be issued to MARADs AAMA SECRETARIAT13Report of AAMA’s participation at the Global Blue Economy Conference held in Nairobi Kenya in November, 2018Delegates Noted that the Report was for information only and to showcase AAMA’s participation at the global Blue Economy Conference, particularly its Commitment to deepen the attainment of the Blue Economy goals in the African Continent by working with African Union and other institutions to effectively make the Blue Economy critical driver of economic prosperity for the continent. MARADS14Announcements The Chairman gave updates on the following events: MTCC – Africa Focal Countries Meeting Held on 14-15 March 2019 at Mombasa Kenya – Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre Kenya resolved to collaborate with AAMA in progressing its Agenda.International Nor- Shipping Week (The African Program) Oslo, Norway 4-7 June 2019 – Member Countries to note the event and attend if possible.African Day of the Seas and Oceans - 25 July 2019 – The Notification by IMO Regional Coordinator West and Central African Sub Region (Anglophone) on the need for MARADs in Africa to celebrate the African Day of the Seas and Ocean on 25 July 2019.Global Maritime Security Conference, October 2019, Abuja, Nigeria – Delegates to note that Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Transportation and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency would hold the Global Maritime Security Conference in October 2019 to address the insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea area. Notifications to be sent to all AAMA Member countries.SECRETARIAT15Future meetings/Adjournment Equatorial Guinea to confirm its acceptance to host the 4th Session of AAMA Executive Council in the first Quarter of 2020. ................
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