IMO is providing training in Yantai, China, at an International Oil Spill Response Technical Seminar (2-3 September), followed by an OPRC Training course for level 3 commanders of oil spill response (4-5 September), both hosted by the China Maritime Safety Administration. The seminar and course are being held under the IMO/IPIECA Global Initiative, which aims to enhance global preparedness and capacity to respond to oil spills.