Maritime security workshop in Chile
A national workshop on advanced port security drills and exercises has taken place in Valparaiso, Chile (15-18 December), IMO says. Port security, coast guard, navy and police officials took part in simulated security exercises in order to test skills and knowledge gained in theoretical lessons, discussions and group work. The aim was to equip participants for future planning, conduct and evaluation of security exercises, in order to improve the implementation of IMO maritime security measures such as SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS Code). Tracy Peverett represented IMO at the event, which was organized by IMO in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Economic Community (APEC) Maritime Security Working Group, the Organization of American States the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (OAS-CICTE) and the Chilean Maritime Administration, Dirección General del Territorio Marítimo y Marina Mercante (Directemar).
