Shipping Arabia, September 28, 2026 – Iraq’s State Company for Maritime Transport participated in a joint meeting with maritime, port and border authorities to review complaints concerning procedures taken against shipowners and their agents.
The meeting brought together the State Company for Maritime Transport, the Iraqi Supreme Maritime Authority, the Fourth Region Border Command/Coastal Border Force and the General Company for Ports of Iraq.
The discussions were held under the direction of Minister of Transport Wahab Salman Al-Hassani and the supervision of State Company for Maritime Transport Director General Ahmed Jassim Al-Asadi. Assistant Director General for Technical Affairs Amir Fadhil Abdullah also attended the meeting.
Authorities Discuss Procedures Related to Complaints
Participants reviewed the measures taken in connection with the complaints submitted concerning shipowners and their agents.
The discussions focused on addressing the issues raised, organizing procedures and strengthening coordination between the authorities involved. The meeting brought together maritime, port and security bodies concerned with the matters under review.
Maritime and Security Coordination
Participants emphasized the importance of maintaining cooperation and coordination between Iraq’s maritime and security institutions.
They said continued coordination would help facilitate procedures and protect the interests of the parties concerned, while ensuring that actions remain in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Source: State Company for Maritime Transport
