IMO's ongoing work to support maritime security in Somalia continued this week with capacity building activities held at the port of Berbera (10-13 August).
Participants from Somaliland Maritime Security Coordination Office, Berbera Port Authority, Coast Guard, Police, Immigration and the Customs considered ways to enhance port security - taking into consideration the increasing threats to maritime security in the region.
Training focused on how to develop and update a port facility security plan, including the assessment process and the need to adjust plans to meet new and emerging threats to security. Key messages included security as an enabler for maritime development, and the need for effective inter-agency cooperation.
The programme included lectures and discussions on the special measures to enhance maritime security in IMO's SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code and related guidance.
The training was organized by the IMO Maritime Security Section.
