A train-the-trainer workshop on IMO maritime security measures is taking place in Tunis, Tunisia (19-23 September). Tunisian officials are being trained to provide the knowledge required for port facility security officers to carry out their duties in line with relevant IMO regulations and guidelines to protect shipping and ports. These regulations include the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS), Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended and the IMO/ILO Code of Practice on Security in Ports.

General Director of Maritime Transport and Maritime Ports, Mr. Youssef Ben Romdhane, opened the workshop.