National Maritime Policy and Strategy
Ministry of Works and Transport
PUBLIC CONSULTATION NOTICE
National Maritime Policy and Strategy for Trinidad and Tobago
On February 1, 2021 the Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) commenced the development of a National Maritime Policy and Strategy for Trinidad and Tobago. The project is currently in the stakeholder validation phase.
In this regard the MOWT and the MTI now invites citizens and organizations to provide feedback and comments on the draft National Maritime Policy and Strategy. A copy of the draft Policy has been uploaded to the MOWT’s website and can be accessed here (via www.mowt.gov.tt.) Written comments can be sent via email to maritimestrategy@mowt.gov.tt. The subject of the email should read “National Maritime Policy and Strategy”. The deadline for submission of comments is August 27th 2021.
The Maritime Policy and Strategy once completed will assist in the alignment and sustainability of ongoing and future developments for the maritime industry. The Policy will be three dimensional, focusing on international, regional and national levels. It will have a specific focus on maximizing the sustainable use of Trinidad and Tobago’s ocean and sea resources, while enabling growth of the maritime economy through improving business competitiveness in the shipping industry and balancing safety and sector interest.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Works and Transport acknowledges the importance of stakeholder consultation in the finalization of the draft National Maritime Policy and Strategy and expresses its gratitude in advance for your feedback.
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Works and Transport
MOWT and the MTI now invites citizens and organizations
to provide feedback and comments on the
draft National Maritime Policy and Strategy