The MD/CEO of NSML, Abdulkadir K. Ahmed, was a guest speaker at the 2023 West Africa Shipping Assembly (WASA), at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) headquarters in London on Tuesday, September 21 2023.
Ahmed spoke on “Harnessing Opportunities in the West African Maritime Sector- The Role of Standards, Competencies and Capacity Development”. He highlighted the strategic importance of the maritime industry to the development of the energy sector in West Africa, and the vast opportunities for stakeholders in both sectors.
He further highlighted the major roles of standards, competencies, and capacity development in the maritime industry, and the need for West African countries to ensure compliance with global standards to position themselves as major players in the global maritime industry.
Ahmed chronicled some key NSML activities (SMKTA, MCOE, Ecoport PERS certification, Training & Capacity development) geared toward ensuring competitiveness, operational excellence, and global standards in line with leading practices in the maritime industry.
The event, which was held on the sidelines of the London International Shipping Week, was well attended by stakeholders in the global maritime industry.
