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Philippines, Singapore sign 'White Shipping' deal to enhance info sharing
THE navies of Singapore and the Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen relations.
The "White Shipping" MoU underscores the "need to enhance information sharing" in relation to the White Shipping that covers commercial vessels, passenger liners, pleasure craft and fishing boats, reported Manila's GMA News.
The agreement also paves the way for the establishment of policies and procedures to facilitate "reciprocal protection of information" relating to White Shipping between the two nations, in a bid to enhance maritime awareness and strengthen existing bilateral relations.
The signing was part of the Philippine Navy's participation in the 50th anniversary of the Singapore Navy, under the theme of: "RSN50: Maritime Nation, Maritime Force."
The "White Shipping" MoU underscores the "need to enhance information sharing" in relation to the White Shipping that covers commercial vessels, passenger liners, pleasure craft and fishing boats, reported Manila's GMA News.
The agreement also paves the way for the establishment of policies and procedures to facilitate "reciprocal protection of information" relating to White Shipping between the two nations, in a bid to enhance maritime awareness and strengthen existing bilateral relations.
The signing was part of the Philippine Navy's participation in the 50th anniversary of the Singapore Navy, under the theme of: "RSN50: Maritime Nation, Maritime Force."
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