Training Seminar on Maritime and Ports Facility Security

Location: Valetta, Malta Dates: 24-28 January 2005   Key documents: Programme (241Kb) List of participants (93Kb)

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Summary:

The training seminar on the security of maritime and ports facilities took place in Valetta, Malta, on 24-28 January 2005. The event brought together over 60 officials from maritime public administrations and port authorities in the EU-25 and Mediterranean countries.

The seminar examined issues relating to maritime security and the security of port equipment as well as the implementation of new regulations established in the framework of international and European law.

Participants had the chance to learn and discuss a variety of issues relating to the legal frameworks, technical issues and implementation practices regarding maritime and port security.

The objectives of the seminar were:

	to develop a clear understanding of the current EU legislative framework with respect to security risks treatment in ports and on board vessels;
	to provide a systematic overview of actions, tools and current experience for implementing the international framework of maritime security (SOLAS Chapter XI/2 and the ISPS Code);
	to prepare a critical group of executives in each country in order to promote the harmonisation of legislation on maritime security issues with the EU (adoption and implementation of legislation).

The seminar included presentation given by officials from the Malta Maritime Authority, the European Commission, key international organisations such as the IMO, and by high level executives of central government administrations and port authorities in Europe.

Two case studies exposed the experiences of Maltese ports and the port of Piraeus, Greece, on ISPS Code implementation.

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Day 1: General Requirements for Maritime Security

Euro-Med Requirements of SOLAS XI-2 and ISPS Code (161Kb)
Andrew Crawford, European Commission

EU Maritime Security Legal Framework (320Kb)
Christian Dupont, European Commission

Other Developments in the International Context (325Kb)
Christian Dupont, European Commission

Security and Facilitation in the International Trade supply Chain (150Kb)
Manuela Cabral, European Commission

Day 2: Implementation of Security Regulations On Board

Responsibilities and Role of the State; Recognised Security Organisations (RSOs) (161Mb)
Andrew Crawford, European Commission

The Company Security Officer; The Ship Security Officer; Ship Security Assessment (755Mb)
Costas Cavdas, Maritime Security Consultant

Seafarer Identification, Shore Leave, Transit (144Mb)
Agnès Pinault, European Commission

National Implementation Policy of the ISPS Code - for Ships (182Mb)
Atika Benmaiza, French Ministry of Transport

Day 3: Implementation of Security Regulations for Ports

HHLA Port Security – Security in Ports for Shipping (3.7Mb)
Capt. Wolfhard Arlt, Hamburg Port Training Institute

National Implementation Policy of the ISPS Code - for Ports (697Kb)
Renaud Spazzi, French Ministry of Transport

Security Levels, Access Control, Security Training and Drills, Cooperation among Ports (1.2Mb)
Laurent Monsaingeon, French Riviera Ports Authority

Day 4: Case Studies and Technical Visit

Case Study on the Ports of Malta (2Mb)
Charles Schembri and Brian Cranmer, Malta Maritime Authority

Case Study on Piraeus Port Security Issues and the 2004 Summer Olympics (8.1Mb)
Commander N.G. Moschoutis, Hellenic Coast Guard