On November 10, 2025, the Director General and Registrar of Merchant Shipping, Mr. Claude Haylock, delivered opening remarks at the formal launch of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) Audit in Belize.
In his address, the Director General reaffirmed Belize’s commitment to upholding the highest international standards of maritime governance and emphasized the country’s readiness to engage openly in the audit process. He highlighted the audit as a valuable opportunity for mutual learning, transparency, and continuous improvement, underscoring Belize’s progress in modernizing its maritime framework and strengthening institutional coordination.
The speech set the tone for a collaborative and forward-looking engagement with the IMO Audit Team, aimed at reinforcing Belize’s position as a responsible maritime State committed to safety, security, and environmental stewardship.
👉 Read the full speech below.
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