Following the launch of SEA Change 2030, a long-term strategic vision for Cyprus shipping, the Shipping Deputy Ministry is currently working on the implementation of the relevant actions presented in the Strategy and towards this direction, and has launched the new online platform, known as COME.
COME stands for Cyprus Open Maritime Exchange, and will enable continuous consultation on current maritime affairs and emerging issues, information from which will be regularly reviewed and incorporated into actions and policies.
Among the five focus areas for feedback are green transformation, digitalisation, training and education.
Vassilios Demetriades (pictured), Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, said: “Cyprus has always prided itself on being a collaborative and proactive nation. In line with our new strategy, the COME platform is an opportunity for ongoing consultation with individuals from right across the global shipping industry and wider supply chain, enabling productive discussion, informed decision-making, and genuine progress. I firmly believe that collaboration lies at the heart of progress. Cyprus will continue to launch and build upon key initiatives to get even closer to the industry – fostering an environment for honest discussions and, ultimately, advancement for the entire sector.”
