Economic stability and sustainable development can be driven by an integrated approach to the maritime sector, including ports, maritime security and facilitation of maritime traffic, according to Chris Trelawny, Special Advisor to the Secretary-General on Maritime Security and Facilitation, IMO.
Joined-up government policies covering the whole of the maritime sector are critical for the port sector to flourish, Trelawny said, speaking at the Port Security Technology conference held in London on June 20.
As informed, the importance of International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code and the IMO/International Labour Organization (ILO) Code of Practice on security in ports were highlighted as measures which went beyond the security angle, since ports support trade and development.
Trelawny encouraged governments to increase the representation of the port sector, border control authorities and related organizations at IMO meetings in order to enhance inter-agency cooperation and foster a better understanding of the implications and impact of IMO regulations on the port sector and vice versa.
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