Tracy Peverett of IMO Maritime Security joined co-hosts Singapore Ministry of Transport and Singapore Maritime Port Authority at a special event from 12-15 August in Singapore to recognize the tenth anniversary of the ISPS Code, which came into force 1 July 2004.  An opening event with senior officials kicked off the four-day ISPS Code self-assessment and audit training workshop from 12-15 August, the aim of which was to train government officials from the designated authority and port facility security personnel on self assessment and audit techniques for port facilities. The workshop, jointly organized by IMO and the Asia Pacific Economic Community, included a practical exercise at a port facility, which was facilitated by Keppel Shipyard.