08/07/2022
Thailand developed its close ties with China, successfully arranging an international meeting on the theme of ferry safety under the ASEAN Regional Forum.
On July 6 and 7, 2022, the Marine Department, Ministry of Transport, Thailand, together with the China Maritime Safety Administration, organised the 4th ASEAN Regional Forum Workshop on Ferry Safety, using Zoom as a conference platform. The workshop was attended by approximately 120 representatives, consisting of government officials from ASEAN countries and dialogue partners, observers, and representatives from international organisations, academia, and private sectors.
Mr. Somchai Sumanuskajonkul, Deputy Director General, Marine Department, delivered the opening and closing remarks as a co-host, together with Mr. Yang Sinzhai, Deputy Director General of China Maritime Safety Administration: China MSA; Mr. Weimin Ren, Director of Transport Division of UN ESCAP; and Mr. Sitki, representative from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
The workshop placed an emphasis on cooperation in enhancing ferry safety among ASEAN countries and its dialogues. At the meeting, participants shared their knowledge and experiences, and there was a discussion about starting a network and taking steps to make ferries safer all across the region.
