A national workshop on advanced port security drills and exercises is taking place in Hanoi, Viet Nam (3-6 November). Port security officials, managers and officials designated by the national authority to deal with security incidents are getting the opportunity to take part in simulated security exercises in order to test the skills and knowledge gained in theoretical lessons, discussions and group work. The aim is to equip the participants for future planning, conduct and evaluation of security exercises, in order to improve the implementation of IMO maritime security measures such as SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. Tracy Peverett is representing IMO at the event, which has been organized by IMO in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Economic Community (APEC) Maritime Security Working Group and the Viet Nam Maritime Administration (VINAMARINE).