A workshop to assist the Cameroon Government improve its national maritime security decision-making, policy development and implementation is taking place in Edea, Cameroon (4-8 September). 

The National Workshop on the IMO’s Whole of Government Approach to Maritime Security aims to develop and/or enhance the country’s national maritime security committee, risk register and security strategy. This is the first time such a workshop has taken place in Central and Western Africa. It follows regional workshops in Eastern and Southern Africa, in Central America and in the South Pacific Islands.  

Hosted by Cameroon’s Ministry of Transport, the event was opened by the Director of Maritime Affairs on behalf of the Minister of Transport. Senior officials from several Government Ministries and agencies are attending the workshop.