The relevance of maritime security as a prerequisite for sustainable development was outlined by IMO’s Chris Trelawny at the Gulf of Guinea Security Summit in Accra, Ghana (20-22 July 2015). IMO has actively worked with Member States, other UN agencies and regional bodies to enhance maritime safety, maritime law enforcement and maritime security capabilities in the region. The aim is improved economic development, supported by sustainable maritime development and underpinned by good maritime security.