MONGOLIA MARITIME ADMINISTRATION EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COOPERATION
As part of a series of international maritime events held in Busan, Republic of Korea, representatives of the Mongolia Maritime Administration are meeting with leaders of international organizations and relevant foreign maritime authorities to strengthen cooperation and exchange views on enhancing technical and professional capacity in the maritime sector.
The World Maritime Day Parallel Event 2026 is being held on 26–27 October 2026, the Korea Maritime Mobility & Safety Expo 2026 on 26–28 October 2026, and Korea Maritime Week 2026 on 28–29 October 2026, all in Busan.
These events feature forums, discussions, and training sessions addressing maritime safety, artificial intelligence, smart transport, digital transformation, greenhouse gas emission reduction, green shipping, environmental protection, human resource development, and international cooperation.
The Mongolian delegation includes Mr M. Ulzii, Director-General of the Mongolia Maritime Administration, and Ms H. Oyuntuya, Director of the Department of Sectoral Monitoring, Evaluation and Internal Audit of the Ministry of Road and Transport, together with other relevant officials and specialists.
Strengthening Cooperation with the International Maritime Organization
During the events, Mr M. Ulzii, Director-General of the Mongolia Maritime Administration, and Ms H. Oyuntuya, Director of the Department of Sectoral Monitoring, Evaluation and Internal Audit of the Ministry of Road and Transport, met with Mr Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to exchange views on the financing and implementation of the SMART-C and LC/LP projects in Mongolia.
The meeting addressed ways to advance project implementation, facilitate the procurement of necessary technical equipment, and strengthen Mongolia’s technical capacity in the maritime sector. The parties reached a mutual understanding on these matters.
The delegation also met with Ms Dorota Lost-Sieminska, Director of the IMO Legal Affairs and External Relations Division, to discuss preparations for the IMO Member State Audit planned for 2028, improving the implementation of international conventions and standards, strengthening relevant legal frameworks, and enhancing institutional capacity.
The meeting explored opportunities to exchange international experience, obtain methodological support, and expand cooperation to improve Mongolia’s implementation of its international obligations in the maritime transport sector.
Developing Cooperation with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Mr M. Ulzii and Ms H. Oyuntuya also met with Mr Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), to discuss opportunities to expand cooperation between the two organizations.
The discussions focused on maritime human resource development, professional training, the exchange of knowledge and experience among specialists, and technical cooperation.
The parties agreed to work together to formalize their cooperation and define its future scope and priorities through the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a bilateral Action Plan.
This cooperation aims to support human resource development in the maritime sector, strengthen professional capacity, and facilitate greater knowledge and experience sharing between the two organizations.
Promoting Mongolia’s Ship Registration Services Internationally
As part of Korea Maritime Week 2026, the Mongolia Maritime Administration is participating in the exhibition to promote Mongolia’s ship registration system, the registration of vessels under the Mongolian flag, and related services to international participants.
The Mongolia Maritime Administration continues to work towards expanding cooperation with international organizations and foreign maritime authorities, improving the implementation of international conventions and standards, strengthening technical and professional capacity, and developing its ship registration services.
These meetings and international events are important opportunities to broaden Mongolia’s international maritime cooperation, enhance the exchange of knowledge and experience, and support the sustainable development of the country’s maritime transport sector.
