Bahrain, Jordan ink maritime MoU

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Bahrain's General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) and the Jordan Maritime Authority (JMA) aimed at enhancing ties between the two countries in the areas of ports and maritime transport, Petra news agency has reported. The agreement entails mutual recognition of maritime certificates issued in either country in accordance with the International Convention on Standards Training, Certification and Watch keeping for seafarers. Furthermore, the two countries will cooperate in navigation safety, ship registration and marine training.