As shipping is transporting around 80% of global trade by volume, the security of maritime trade is paramount. To address this issue, IMO organized a workshop in Ningbo, China, from 23 to 27 of July.
Except shipping, no other method of mass transportation is as cost-effective or fuel-efficient. Each day, around 50,000 merchant ships deliver the things people need and want – from food, to clothes, fuel, raw materials, electronics, medication and more.
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In order to promote maritime security, IMO organized an event on maritime and port security for Asian countries, in Ningbo, China from 23 to 27 of July.
The workshop had four targets:
- Review implementation of maritime security in the region and evaluate new or evolving threats;
- Promote cooperation between port and designated authorities of participating countries through discussion and sharing experiences and best practices related to maritime security;
- Identify challenges to ships, ports and people for the purpose of facilitating and forging secure and efficient maritime transportation;
- Share best practices, experiences and recommendations.
The workshop was organized in cooperation with the Maritime Safety Administration of the People’s Republic of China (China MSA).
In addition, a special session called “Connecting ships, ports and people” took place on 26 July, with additional national participants. The session aimed to enhance cooperation across all maritime sectors, driven by policy, strategy and technological innovation, in order to forge a secure and efficient maritime transportation sector.
