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Ivory Coast: Towards a modernization of shipowner status

Auteur: ivoirematin

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Côte d’Ivoire : Vers une modernisation du statut d’armateur

The Ivorian National Assembly has taken a decisive step in updating its naval legislation. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Committee on Economic and Financial Affairs (CAEF) unanimously adopted the bill amending Article 803 of the Maritime Code .

Alignment with UEMOA standards

Led by Célestin Serey Doh , Minister Delegate for Maritime Affairs, this reform primarily aims to harmonize national law with regional bodies.

The major change concerns the conditions of access to the profession:

  1. Former definition: The shipowner was defined as any natural or legal person operating a ship in their own name, whether they own it or use it.
  2. New provision: From now on, the status of shipowner is reserved for legally constituted entities . These must imperatively meet the criteria of Article 10 of the UEMOA regulation (No. 02/2008/CM/UEMOA).

The challenges of the reform

Before parliamentarians, the minister emphasized that this update strengthens the sector's structure and secures the legal framework for maritime transport in Côte d'Ivoire. By limiting this status to legal entities that comply with community standards, the State ensures better traceability and increased professionalism among sector stakeholders.

Next step: The plenary session

Following this unanimous vote in committee, the text must now be sent to all members of parliament. Its final adoption in plenary session will mark Côte d'Ivoire's official entry into this new era of maritime governance.

Auteur: ivoirematin
Publié le: Samedi 09 Mai 2026

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