International Labour Organization Lessons learned from the

International Labour Organization Lessons learned from the ILO/IMO Code of practice on security in ports in the context of inland terminal and inland port security By Marios Meletiou Technical Specialist (Ports and Transport) Sectoral Activities Department, ILO 8 February 2006, Geneva, Swtzerland

International Labour Organization STRUCTURE OF PRESENTATION Part A: Introduction to the ILO/IMO COP on Security in Ports Part B: Summary of the ILO/IMO COP on Security in Ports Part C: Training opportunities on the implementation of the ILO/IMO COP on Security in Ports Part D: Outline of the ILO training module on container security

International Labour Organization Part A: Introduction to the LO/IMO COP on Security in Ports

Adopted By A Tripartite Meeting Of Experts On Security, Safety And Health In Ports (Geneva, 8-17 December 2003) & Approved By The ILO Governing Body (March 2004) And By the IMO MSC 78

ILO/IMO Code of Practice on Security in Ports (2004) The code follows, where possible, the practice and principles identified in the ISPS Code and acts as valuable complementary guidance, as it extends consideration of port security beyond the “port facility” into the whole port – “port area”.

ILO/IMO Code of Practice on Security in Ports (2004) “PORT AREA” (as defined in the ILO/IMO COP) is greater or equal to “PORT FACILITY” (as defined in the IMO ISPS code)

ILO/IMO Code of Practice on Security in Ports (2004) SPECIAL FEATURES advocates a proactive approach to port security provides useful guidelines to help reduce the risk to ports from threats posed by unlawful acts offers a valuable framework for formulating and implementing security strategies and identifying potential risks to a port’s security outlines security roles, tasks and measures to deter, detect and respond to unlawful acts against ports

ILO/IMO Code of Practice on Security in Ports (2004) SPECIAL FEATURES addresses the vital issues of security awareness and training offers assistance in maximizing the effectiveness of security measures through systematic drills, exercises, tests and audits of security procedures to identify and correct noncompliance, failures and weaknesses Includes practical examples of a port security assessment and a port security plan

International Labour Organization Part B: Summary of the ILO/IMO COP on Security in Ports

International Labour Organization Part C: Training opportunities on the implementation of the ILO/IMO COP on Security in Ports

International Labour Organization The ILO, in collaboration with the IMO & ST. Education & Training Pvt. Ltd. of Singapore has prepared training material for workshops / training courses on the implementation of the ILO/IMO Code of Practice on Security in Ports

Workshop Participants’ Profile Policy makers and senior executives responsible for port security issues particularly those from “Designated Authorities” or Recognized Security Organizations Senior officials and Representatives from the Maritime and Port Administrations, industries, private enterprises and training institutions in the port sector Maritime/Port workers’ representatives responsible for port security issues. Representatives from law enforcement agencies.

International Labour Organization Part D: Outline of the ILO training module on container security

International Labour Organization Relevant ILO Web Site: Tripartite Meeting of Experts on Security, Safety and Health in Ports Geneva, 8-17 December 2003 http://www.ilo.org/public/english/dialogue/sector/techmeet/messhp03/index.htm

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