Volume : 01 Issue: 01 TABLE OF CONTENTS NATIONAL NEWS---------------------------------01-11 MARITIME WATCH INTERNATIONAL NEWS-------------------------12-19 an English-language monthly news digest of Pakistan published by national Centre For Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR) Maritime Trade And Economy-------------------------12-14 Ports And Shipping----------------------------------------15-16 ABOUT US: MISSION: WORK: Maritime Environment, Policy And Law-----------------17 NIMA is working as a National Institute of The signi�icance of Maritime Safety, Security And Technology---------18-19 national think tank acting Maritime Affairs (NIMA) maritime domain in the as a repository of maritime is functioning under economic development of information with major Bahria University as the country and the focus on; applied research National Think Tank on potential of our maritime INTERVIEW----------------------------------------20-25 for comprehensive Maritime Affairs as sector are not well solutions to Pakistan’s national body, based at understood in Pakistan. maritime issues, taking Islamabad. National NIMA engages eminent and Minister for Maritime Affairs---------------------------20-25 maritime education KarachiCentre for Maritimewhich Policywas renowned researchers to initiatives, conserving the Research (NCMPR) extract concrete policy history and culture, recommendations. It advocating best maritime established in 2007 under endeavors continuously to FEATURED ARTICLE-----------------------------26-28 practices, raising the direction of create awareness through awareness & capacity Government of Pakistan seminars, conferences, building, and publishing has been placed as a workshops, writing research of highest constituent unit of NIMA. research papers and other international standards. orderThe establishmentto meet theof maritime related activities OPINION ARTICLES------------------------------29-35 NIMA was conceived in challenges of 21st century for Pakistan. objectives of National Balochistan: Untapped Maritime Treasure Maritime Policy. And Coastal Beauty--------------------------------------------29 EMAIL: [email protected] Maritime Education, A Quantum Leap By Bahria University -----------------------------------------30-31 Editorial Board Women In The Global Maritime Industry------------------------------------------------------32-33 Patron-in-Chief Vice Admiral (Retd) Syed Khawar Ali Shah HI (M) Shipping Savings: How To Save Money On Freight Costs -----------------------------------------------34-25 DG NIMA Chief Editor LETTERS TO THE EDITOR----------------------36-37 Commodore (Retd) Ali Abbas SI(M) MARITIME DIRECTORY------------------------------38 Associate Editors BOOKS TO READ----------------------------------39-40 Ali�iyia Aun Ali Naghmana Zafar ZaeemNews Contributor Hassan Zaheema Iqbal PORT ACTIVITY-----------------------------------41-42 Sabeen Khan Disclaimer CONTRIBUTIONS – FROM THE DESK--------43-45 Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture -----------------------43 NCMPR maintains every effort towards accuracy- Trade Through Dhows ---------------------------------------44 of facts and �igures. The Publisher is not liable for any errors or omissions. Relevant references/ Blue Economy; Maritime Development For sources have been mentioned. Sustainable Growth--------------------------------------------45 - © All information compiled and printed is copy Upcoming Maritime Events------------------------46 right material. No part of Maritime Watch may be reprinted, reproduced or otherwise without permission of the publisher EDITORIAL DG Message From the Chief Editor A need was being felt to have a veritable Maritime Maritime sector is an important component of national- News Magazine which has predominantly local news- economy. For Pakistan, it is even more critical as over and connects various Maritime sectors in Pakistan. 90% trade by volume is transported through sea. More Hopefully Maritime Watch - Pakistan will raise promi over various components of this sector e.g. ports and- nent issues and be a medium of connectivity. harbours, mercantile marine, marine resources both living and non-living, maritime tourism, energy produc- Maritime Watch will focus on news articles about tion, preservation of marine environment, �isheries and every aspect of the industry, including ports and aquaculture, etc. also possess huge potential to contrib harbours, ship breaking, �isheries, Maritime tourism, ute towards national growth and peoples wellbeing. Maritime technology, training, capacity building, and Fisheries sector particular can contribute signi�icantly- uplifting of local communities etc. The digest will also for export earnings of the country provided it is given- publish maritime sector wise news and symposia due focus. It is unfortunate that there has been a gener reports on International maritime news. Maritime al lack of awareness about the maritime affairs in coun Watch will also feature prominent contributors to the try both at government as well as masses level. In short sector, the �irst of its series is an exclusive interview ours is a typical case of sea blindness whereby we are with Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Ali Haider ignoring the enormous potential that the maritime Zaidi. sector provides us. - The editorial policy of MW-P will be guided by the In this regard an endeavour has been made by National highest standards of quality and integrity and profes Institute for Maritime Affairs (NIMA) in the form of sional responsibility that will constitute the MW-P’s launching Maritime Watch to highlight and disseminate scholarly and ethical culture. In the best interests of- the news and articles related to maritime affairs of the the maritime community, Maritime Watch will be country. The aim is basically to enhance awareness at freely accessible via the Internet for immediate world all levels and keep government agencies and other wide, open access to the full text of articles. stakeholders not only abreast with the happenings in the maritime arena but also provide a deep insight on- Maritime Watch will be initially published monthly- various relevant issues in order to enable them assess with contributions from Maritime Subject Matter the situation and make appropriate policies and strate Experts (SMEs), academia and industry. The founda gies at their respective levels. This would help us in tion of this would not have been possible without the boosting the unexplored potentials of the neglected hard work of NIMA teams at Karachi and Islamabad. I maritime sector and would provide the intellectuals would also like to congratulate the Editorial Staff and and stakeholders an opportunity to share and highlight contributors to this edition in our quest for a thriving their thoughts as well as important news from various Maritime Sector in Pakistan. I look forward to the corners of the maritime sector. continuous inputs and suggestions fromHappy the readers.Reading! V/ADM (R) Khawar Ali Shah Mark Twain said “you can’t depend on eyes when your DG NIMA imagination is out of focus”. Here we really aim to put- our focus right so that we can see through the bounties that the ocean provides us. While acknowledging guid- ance rendered to us by DG NIMA, I would like to convey- my appreciation and felicitation to my team for work ing hard to bring out this inaugural issue of the Mari time Watch and hope that it will provide best avenue for highlighting news, opinions articles and suggestion for overall improvement of Maritime sector and the Cdre (R) Ali Abbas Blue Economy. Dir NCMPR NATIONAL NEWS CPEC Center of Excellence visits National - Fishermen Return to the Sea after Monsoon Center of Maritime Policy Research (NIMA) to - - work together for promotion of coastal tour- identify recreational spots on the outskirts of beginners. ing the cities of Karachi and Lahore, in coopera August 4, (hatchlings of green sea turtle) were also the- acre from the Pakistan Tourism Development Comparative exchequer. The committee further advised the to 2.6 million tons in 2017-18, besides procuring- Maritime Sector for Pakistan and the Role of inet presided over by the Adviser to the Prime Hospitalbalance in Waste the area. Wash (Credits: Up on The Karachi News) Beach hazardous waste from industries �lows into the Hubco initially plans to set up a recycling plant Mr. Mansoor wants to use cheap electricity According to guidelines issued by the PQA, the- issued by China Ocean Shipping Company will aid in expansion and enhancement of their about a thousand kilometers, every inch of it ism Karachi. The visit was aimed to assess �irst-hand- - tion with the state-owned Pakistan Railways. victims of poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Corpor¬ation (PTDC) in 2015. However, the legal analysis of Ministry of Privatization to hire �inancial advi and commissioning two LNG compatible tugs of Islamabad.Media”. The workshop was organized by a think Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul- Arabian Sea untreated. Research by WWF-Paki that will make 50MGD of household wastewater produced by the two coal-based power plants to terminal concession will be for 30 years from the (COSCO), the new service rotation of Port Qasim Coordinationmarine rescue Ofservices. Rescue (Credits: Effort JMICC) provides a sensational opportunity for tourism. knowledge about the potential of such sites for Mr. Ahmad briefed NCMPR team on his vision for PICT is the only terminal in the leading Pakistan The new Among other reptile’s venomous or non-venom transfer of