IMO Hosts Maritime Security Training in Mombasa for Kenyan Agencies

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently sponsored a national training session in Mombasa, Kenya to provide education on maritime security control and compliance with SOLAS rule XI-2. Fifteen representatives from major maritime agencies in the country participated in the session, learning about best practices for promoting and raising awareness of the importance of an effective control and compliance system.

Among the maritime agencies in attendance were the Kenya Coast Guard Services (KCGS), Kenya Maritime Agency (KMA), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), State Department of Shipping and Maritime (SDSM), Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The training session was part of an EU-funded project focused on port security and safety of navigation in Eastern and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, regions crucial for global trade routes and economic growth.

The IMO initiative aims to enhance marine security and safety in nine member nations, aligning with Africa’s Integrated Marine Strategy for 2050. The training session emphasized the need for strong regional collaboration, maritime enforcement agencies, and strict compliance regimes to ensure the security and safety of maritime activities in the region. In a related development, IMO members called for an immediate halt to assaults on ships and seafarers in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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