¨     Assessments:  Through a competitive bidding process, the Secretariat contracts companies experienced in maritime security to conduct port facility security training needs assessments that evaluate access controls to port facilities; cargo security; customs and immigration performance and procedures, including police and guard procedures; and security awareness in general. The assessments also evaluate significant security precautions as outlined in the ISPS Code, including access control to restricted areas, handling of cargo, ship stores, unaccompanied baggage, and facility monitoring procedures.

¨     Training:  Based on the results of the assessment, the Secretariat then works with the contractor to tailor security training to address and mitigate identified vulnerabilities and risks. Such training specifically addresses fundamental aspects of port facility security and related law enforcement procedures, and includes crisis management exercises. In addition to port authority management, the target audience is generally customs, immigration and other law enforcement officials working in the sea ports in the beneficiary countries.

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