IMO Workshop Enhances Port Security Coordination in Somalia
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- •IMO conducted a port security workshop in Somalia from September 14-17, 2026.
- •The workshop aimed to enhance coordination among port, security, and government authorities.
- •A roadmap for a multi-agency Port Security Advisory Committee was developed.
From September 14 to 17, 2026, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) held a workshop in Bosaso, Puntland State of Somalia, aimed at improving port security through enhanced inter-agency coordination. The workshop, funded by the European Union, gathered port, security, and government authorities to develop a roadmap for establishing a multi-agency Port Security Advisory Committee. Participants focused on applying the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and enhancing communication among agencies involved in port security. The Puntland Minister of Sea Transport, Ports and Marine Crime Intervention, His Excellency Shakir Mohamed Guled, opened and closed the event. The workshop's outcomes included draft Terms of Reference for the advisory committee and practical measures to improve coordination and support international maritime security standards.
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