International shipping leaders call for free navigation amid geopolitical tensions at UN and Cyprus-Greece maritime summit
Thomas Kazakos, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping, addressed the UN Security Council to emphasize the need for unrestricted commercial shipping through international waterways, warning against making seafarers collateral in geopolitical conflicts. His intervention at a UN meeting chaired by Bahrain highlighted the urgent importance of maintaining established maritime navigation rules, especially in sensitive regions like the Persian Gulf.
In parallel, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis underscored the critical linkage between protecting seafarers' rights and broader shipping industry transformations during the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention. Cyprus, a signatory since 2012, continues to advocate for the maritime industry's social and competitive priorities alongside Greece at a joint event hosted by the Cyprus Union of Shipowners in Athens.
The Cyprus-Greece gathering brought together senior officials from both countries, European representatives, and prominent industry leaders, reaffirming their cooperation to address the complex regulatory and geopolitical challenges shaping the future of international shipping.
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