Tanzanian Authorities Receive Training on Maritime Security Compliance

A high-level workshop is currently underway in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania aimed at enhancing national authorities’ ability to implement effective control and compliance measures on ships, thereby improving maritime security.

Background

The five-day training program, which commenced on February 12, marks the latest installment in a series of International Maritime Organization (IMO) workshops focused on port security and safety of navigation. The workshop aims to increase participants’ knowledge and capacity on applying control and compliance measures under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter XI-2 on special measures to enhance maritime security.

Participants

A total of nine participants from the Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA), as well as authorized officials from Tanzania’s mainland, are participating in the workshop. The training program is designed to impart technical expertise and foster knowledge sharing and best practices among participants.

Objectives

The ultimate goal of the training program is to promote a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes an effective control and compliance regime, thereby bolstering regional maritime security and safety standards. The objectives of the workshop can be summarized as follows:

• Increase participants’ knowledge and capacity on applying control and compliance measures under SOLAS Chapter XI-2
• Foster knowledge sharing and best practices among participants
• Promote a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes an effective control and compliance regime

Project Context

The training program is part of the EU-funded project on Port Security and Safety of Navigation in Eastern and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, which aims to support nine participating countries, including Tanzania, in implementing the 2050 Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy.