Key Stakeholders Convene for High-Level Meeting Focused on Maritime Safety in Belize

Government officials and key stakeholders in Belize are stepping up efforts to ensure safer waters after a series of alarming maritime incidents. A high-level meeting convened on Friday was led by Michel Chebat, the Minister of the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, and Logistics.

The session included key stakeholders such as the Belize Coast Guard (BCG), Belize Tourism Board (BTB), and the Tourism Police Unit (TPU).

The primary goal of the meeting was to discuss recent maritime casualties and how to prevent further tragedies. In an official statement, the Belize Port Authority stated, “The meeting highlighted the need for both immediate and long-term actions to protect lives, enforce lawful maritime operations, and safeguard the marine environment.”

The focus is not just on preventing accidents but also on enforcing lawful maritime operations and protecting the marine environment for the future.