Jordan Commission strengthens digital transformation, maritime regulations in 2024
The Jordan Maritime Commission (JMC) signed 16 authorization agreements in 2024 to issue international classification certificates in compliance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards for ship safety at sea, Petra reports.
JMC Director General Omar Dabbas stated on Wednesday that all maritime sector regulations were reviewed last year, with several legislative amendments approved by the JMC’s Board of Directors and enacted following publication in the Official Gazette.
In line with its digital transformation strategy, the JMC has launched seven pilot electronic services, with plans to automate 24 additional services. These initiatives aim to streamline maritime operations and enhance service efficiency, he added.
A notable operational improvement was the reduction of ship entry permit processing time at Jordanian ports from approximately one hour to just ten minutes, provided all required documents are complete and compliant, stated Dabbas.
Additionally, the Ministry of Transport and the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure have preliminarily signed a memorandum of understanding to renew their agreement on the mutual recognition of maritime certificates for navigators, pending finalization through diplomatic channels.
In the field of maritime health certification, the JMC issued 181 health certificates for vessels docking at Aqaba’s ports in 2024 and granted 416 boat driving licenses for operations within and beyond Jordanian territorial waters.
The JMC also provides a range of maritime services, including technical inspections, vessel maintenance and repair, marine component cleaning, fuel supply, potable water and food provisions, spare parts, and various environmental services.
Earlier it was reported that Jordan signed 12 agreements to support solar installations for households.
