Assistance for port facilities security assessments (PFSAs), Anjouan Comoros (23 – 27 September 2024)
Officials from the Comoros Maritime Affairs Agency (Agence Nationale des Affaires Maritimes – ANAM), the Port Authority (Société Comorienne des Ports – SCP) and IMO completed on-site surveys of the port, which serves as a hub for transhipment of essential goods such as rice and fuel to other islands in the country.
The aim was to assess whether the port and port facility (the area where cargoes and people are transferred between the ship and port) comply with global standards set out in the International Ship Port and Security (ISPS Code).
During the exercise, local Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) analyzed operations such as embarkment and disembarkation of international passengers, and cargo handling from the ship to dock, looking for weaknesses in policies and procedures, infrastructure and human factors.
The outcome of the assessments will contribute to preparing port facility security plans for Mutsamudu Port, to help safeguard operations and support.
National Port State Control (PSC), Namibia, Walvis Bay (9 – 13 September 2024)
The National Port State Control Workshop, led by IMO, brought together 29 maritime professionals from various agencies to discuss the issue at Walvis Bay, home to Namibia’s largest harbour.
The aim was to enhance the country’s capacity to enforce international safety standards under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), particularly SOLAS Chapter XI-2 on special measures to enhance maritime security.
The workshop encouraged knowledge-sharing and exchange of best practices to promote proper understanding of an effective and adequately control and compliance regime.
National workshop for Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) training in Mombasa, Kenya (23-26 September 2024); and Security Awareness Training for general port personnel, in Mombasa (27 September 2024).
Held at one of East Africa’s busiest and most essential maritime hubs, the training workshop in port security planning involved 20 Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) and representatives from the Kenya Port Authority (KPA), Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS), and the Kenya Maritime Authority.
Participants learned how to develop and implement Port Facility Security Plans (PFSPs), equipping them with skills to help protect the Port of Mombasa from risks such as terrorism, smuggling, and piracy.
The workshop was followed by a full-day security awareness session for port security staff, to ensure that everyone understands their role in maintaining safety and security.
The training emphasized the importance of compliance with global security standards set out in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS, Chapter XI-2) and the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code. These regulations are crucial to ensure that maritime operations are protected, contributing to safer and more efficient trade routes.
National workshop for Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) training in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (30 September-3 October 2024); and Security Awareness training for general port personnel (4 October 2024)
Training for port facility security officers in Dar Es Salaam, home to the country’s largest port was organized by IMO. The port handles over 90% of Tanzanian trade while serving as an access route to landlocked countries such as Malawi, Zambia, Burundi and Rwanda.
The national workshop was attended by 21 participants from the Ministry of Transport, Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC), Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA), and Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC).
The training equipped participants with the tools and knowledge needed to develop and implement Port Facility Security Plans (PFSPs). These plans are essential for complying with international regulations such as SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code, which provide global security standards for ports. They aim to safeguard maritime operations against threats such as terrorism, smuggling, and piracy, while promoting safer and more efficient trade routes.
In addition to four days of intensive training, a one-day security awareness session was held to raise awareness among general port personnel about their critical role in maintaining port security.
Port Facility Security Assessments (PFSA) (21 – 25 October 2024); Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) and Security Awareness workshop (28 – 31 October 2024) in Luanda, Angola
Port facility personnel and other officials attended national workshops on ISPS Code for Designated Authority and Port Facility Security Officers followed by Security Awareness training.
The workshops covered the development, maintenance, and supervision of the implementation of a port facility security plan; assessment of security risk, threat, and vulnerability; regular inspections of the port facility to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained; proper operation, test and calibration of security equipment and systems; and security awareness and vigilance.
The security awareness training, attended by port facility personnel without security duties, covered the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness; recognition of security threats; and understanding of the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance.
The assessment also included identification and evaluation of key assets and critical infrastructure; identification of possible threats and threat scenarios and the likelihood of their occurrence; identification of leading and support organisations, identification of mitigation controls including weakness in human factors, infrastructure, policies and procedures; scoring of mitigating controls and calculation of residual risk scores; review of emergency and contingency plans and procedural changes and their level of effectiveness in reducing vulnerabilities and the identification of port facilities that will require PFSO’s and PSSP.
The outcome of the assessment, which included the first risk register for the Port of Luanda, will be the basis for the preparation of the Port Security Plan for Luanda.
PPSD National Workshop in Toamasina, Madagascar (4-8 November 2024)
A national workshop for port workers with designated security duties on how to identify potential security threats and take action to prevent risks to port facilities was held in Toamasina, Madagascar.
The training was based on IMO model course 3.24 on ‘Security Training for Port Facility Personnel with Designated Security Duties’, which builds knowledge and skills to enable port staff to perform their duties in accordance with key IMO safety and security instruments. These instruments include the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter XI-2; the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code; and related guidance.
The training entailed theoretical lessons and practical exercises for 27 civilian and military personnel, representing Madagascar’s Maritime Administration, the Gendarmerie Nationale and Immigration agencies.
The participants, which included port facility security officers, access control officers, port authority and relevant port facility managers, were able to share expertise and exchange best practices in the area of port security and safety of navigation.
Second Legal Review Workshop, Luanda, Angola (4 – 8 November 2024)
A 5-day workshop was run from 04 to 08 November 2024 in Luanda, Angola, to assist the staff of Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs Authority in the domestication of international IMO instruments related to port security and safety into national laws and regulations, with particular emphasis on support to the legislative drafting process in support of domestication of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code, including control and compliance measures, with reference to MSC.1/Circ.1525 on development of national maritime security legislation.
The workshop brought together 23 participants from various agencies including Agência Marítima Nacional (AMN), Legal Office of the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Customs Tax Police, Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, Navy, State Information and Security, Attorney General Office, Criminal Investigation Services, Ministry of the Interiors, Ministry of Natural Resources Oil and Gas and Maritime Affairs Chambers.
PSC national workshop in Toamasina, Madagascar (25 – 29 November 2024)
Malagasy port personnel received training under the IMO Port Security Project, funded by the EU, to increase port security in the country.
The workshop in Toamasina, Madagascar saw 22 representatives from the Maritime and Port Agency (APMF) from major ports, including 14 Port State Control Officers, focus on applying control and compliance measures under IMO’s SOLAS Convention, specifically Chapter XI-2 on special measures to enhance maritime security. The training aimed to help reduce the volume of substandard vessels calling at Malagasy ports.
The event included theoretical lessons and practical inspections on board ships at the port of Toamasina, guided by IMO experts, on how to carry out effective control and compliance measures on ships entering port.
Tabletop exercise and NMSC workshop in Morini, Comoros 9-12 December 2024
Twenty-six representatives from Comoros government departments, ministries and agencies, including Ministry of transport, Port authority (SCP), Maritime Authority (ANAM), Coast guards, Customs, Gendarmerie, Police and Intelligence Service, are taking part in an initial tabletop exercise followed by a National Maritime Security Committee (NMSC) workshop.
Various scenarios are considered during the tabletop exercise such as entry of a ship in a port (ship reception), arrival of a ship with drugs, hijacking of a ship in transit at port, sabotage of a port facility and dealing with stowaways. National Maritime Security Committee structure, national maritime security risks and national maritime security strategies are among the topics covered during the NMSC workshop.
The aim is to promote multi-agency collaboration and a whole-of-government approach in addressing national maritime security risks and strategies. The session supported Comoros maritime authority in developing a National Maritime Security Committee structure to support such collaboration.
Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) Train the trainer in Mauritius (9 – 13 December 2024)
The train-the-trainer workshop is focusing on enhancing the capacity of the Maritime Administration and Port Authorities in port security plans formulation and implementation to improve the knowledge and skills of the personnels in charge of the implementation of the port facility security plans.
The workshop has brought together 25 participants including port facility security officers, training officers, port security staff and relevant port facility managers who will be trained on the requirements for Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs) and Designated Authority (DA) officials and to perform their duties in accordance with relevant provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) chapter IX-2 and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, as well as to train others with similar responsibilities.
Assistance pour les évaluations de sûreté des installations portuaires (PFSAs), Anjouan, Comores (23 – 27 septembre 2024)
Des représentants de l’Agence Nationale des Affaires Maritimes des Comores (ANAM), de la Société Comorienne des Ports (SCP) et de l’Organisation Maritime Internationale (OMI) ont mené des inspections sur site du port d’Anjouan, plateforme stratégique pour le transbordement de biens essentiels tels que le riz et le carburant vers les autres îles de l’archipel.
L’objectif de cette mission était d’évaluer la conformité du port et de ses installations (zones de transfert des marchandises et des passagers entre les navires et le port) aux normes internationales définies par le Code international pour la sûreté des navires et des installations portuaires (Code ISPS).
Au cours de cet exercice, les Officiers de Sûreté des Installations Portuaires (PFSOs) locaux ont analysé des processus clés tels que l’embarquement et le débarquement des passagers internationaux, ainsi que la manutention des cargaisons entre les navires et les quais, en identifiant les vulnérabilités liées aux politiques, aux procédures, aux infrastructures et aux facteurs humains.
Les conclusions de ces évaluations serviront de base à l’élaboration des plans de sûreté des installations portuaires pour le port de Mutsamudu, afin de renforcer la sécurité opérationnelle et de garantir un soutien efficace.
Atelier national sur le Contrôle par l’État du Port (PSC), Namibie, Walvis Bay (9 – 13 septembre 2024)
Organisé par l’OMI, l’atelier national sur le Contrôle par l’État du Port a rassemblé 29 professionnels maritimes issus de diverses agences à Walvis Bay, site du plus grand port de Namibie.
L’objectif principal était de renforcer les capacités nationales en matière d’application des normes internationales de sécurité, conformément à la Convention internationale pour la sauvegarde de la vie humaine en mer (SOLAS), en particulier le Chapitre XI-2 relatif aux mesures spéciales pour la sûreté maritime.
L’atelier a favorisé le partage de connaissances et l’échange de bonnes pratiques, visant à promouvoir une compréhension approfondie des mécanismes de contrôle et de conformité efficaces.
Atelier national de formation des Officiers de Sûreté des Installations Portuaires (PFSOs), Mombasa, Kenya (23-26 septembre 2024) ; et Session de sensibilisation à la sécurité pour le personnel portuaire, Mombasa (27 septembre 2024)
Tenue dans l’un des hubs maritimes les plus importants d’Afrique de l’Est, cette formation a réuni 20 Officiers de Sûreté des Installations Portuaires (PFSOs) ainsi que des représentants de l’Autorité Portuaire du Kenya (KPA), du Service des Garde-Côtes du Kenya (KCGS) et de l’Autorité Maritime du Kenya (KMA).
Les participants ont acquis les compétences nécessaires pour élaborer et mettre en œuvre des Plans de Sûreté des Installations Portuaires (PFSPs), renforçant ainsi la protection du port de Mombasa contre des menaces telles que le terrorisme, la contrebande et la piraterie.
Une session dédiée à la sensibilisation à la sécurité a également été organisée pour le personnel portuaire, afin de s’assurer que chacun comprend son rôle dans le maintien de la sûreté et de la sécurité.
L’accent a été mis sur le respect des normes internationales, notamment le Chapitre XI-2 de SOLAS et le Code ISPS, essentiels pour garantir la sûreté des opérations maritimes et promouvoir des routes commerciales plus sûres et efficaces.
Atelier national de formation des Officiers de Sûreté des Installations Portuaires (PFSOs), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzanie (30 septembre – 3 octobre 2024) ; et Formation de sensibilisation à la sécurité pour le personnel portuaire (4 octobre 2024)
Organisé par l’OMI, cet atelier s’est tenu à Dar Es Salaam, site du plus grand port de Tanzanie, qui traite plus de 90 % du commerce national et sert de point d’accès pour les pays enclavés tels que le Malawi, la Zambie, le Burundi et le Rwanda.
Vingt-et-un participants issus du Ministère des Transports, de l’Autorité Portuaire de Tanzanie (TPA), de la Société d’Agence Maritime de Tanzanie (TASAC), de l’Autorité Maritime de Zanzibar (ZMA) et de la Société des Ports de Zanzibar (ZPC) ont été formés.
Les participants ont été équipés des outils et connaissances nécessaires pour élaborer et mettre en œuvre des Plans de Sûreté des Installations Portuaires (PFSPs), conformément aux réglementations internationales telles que le Chapitre XI-2 de SOLAS et le Code ISPS. Ces plans visent à protéger les opérations maritimes contre des menaces telles que le terrorisme, la contrebande et la piraterie, tout en favorisant des routes commerciales plus sûres.
Une session d’une journée sur la sensibilisation à la sécurité a également été organisée pour le personnel portuaire général, afin de renforcer leur rôle dans le maintien de la sûreté.
Évaluations de Sûreté des Installations Portuaires (PFSA), Luanda, Angola (21 – 25 octobre 2024) ; Atelier pour les Officiers de Sûreté des Installations Portuaires (PFSOs) et Sensibilisation à la Sécurité (28 – 31 octobre 2024)
Le personnel des installations portuaires et d’autres responsables ont participé à des ateliers nationaux sur le Code ISPS, suivis d’une formation de sensibilisation à la sécurité.
Les ateliers ont couvert l’élaboration, la maintenance et la supervision des plans de sûreté des installations portuaires ; l’évaluation des risques, menaces et vulnérabilités ; les inspections régulières des installations portuaires ; le fonctionnement, les tests et l’étalonnage des équipements de sécurité ; ainsi que la sensibilisation et la vigilance en matière de sécurité.
La formation de sensibilisation a permis d’améliorer la compréhension des menaces de sécurité et des méthodes pour maintenir un niveau de vigilance élevé.
Les résultats de ces évaluations, y compris le premier registre des risques pour le port de Luanda, serviront de base à l’élaboration du Plan de Sûreté Portuaire pour Luanda.
Atelier national PPSD, Toamasina, Madagascar (4-8 novembre 2024)
Un atelier national a été organisé pour les travailleurs portuaires ayant des responsabilités de sécurité désignées, afin de les former à l’identification des menaces de sécurité potentielles et à la mise en œuvre de mesures préventives.
Basé sur le cours modèle 3.24 de l’OMI, cet atelier a renforcé les compétences des participants en matière de sûreté portuaire, conformément aux instruments internationaux tels que le Chapitre XI-2 de SOLAS et le Code ISPS.
Vingt-sept participants, issus de l’Administration Maritime, de la Gendarmerie Nationale et des services d’immigration, ont partagé leurs expertises et bonnes pratiques.
Deuxième Atelier de Revue Juridique, Luanda, Angola (4 – 8 novembre 2024)
Cet atelier de cinq jours a réuni 23 participants de diverses agences pour soutenir l’intégration des instruments internationaux de l’OMI relatifs à la sûreté maritime dans la législation nationale, en mettant l’accent sur le Chapitre XI-2 de SOLAS et le Code ISPS.
Atelier national PSC, Toamasina, Madagascar (25 – 29 novembre 2024)
Vingt-deux représentants de l’Agence Maritime et Portuaire (APMF) ont été formés sur les mesures de contrôle et de conformité conformément à la Convention SOLAS, notamment le Chapitre XI-2, afin de réduire le nombre de navires sous-normes dans les ports malgaches.
Exercice sur table et Atelier NMSC, Moroni, Comores (9-12 décembre 2024)
Vingt-six représentants des Comores ont participé à un exercice sur table et à un atelier du Comité National de Sûreté Maritime (NMSC), visant à renforcer la collaboration interagences et à développer des stratégies de sûreté maritime nationale.
Formation des formateurs pour les Officiers de Sûreté des Installations Portuaires (PFSOs), Maurice (9 – 13 décembre 2024)
Cet atelier a renforcé les capacités de l’Administration Maritime et des Autorités Portuaires en matière d’élaboration et de mise en œuvre des plans de sûreté, conformément au Chapitre IX-2 de SOLAS et au Code ISPS. Vingt-cinq participants ont été formés pour exercer leurs fonctions et former d’autres responsables.
