Megaports Initiative Implementation Experience

Presented by;Capt. Ravi Jayawickreme

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MEGAPORTS IN COLOMBO

Megaports - A system of equipment installed, people trained, and procedures established to detect,identify and interdict the illicit trafficking of radioactive materials passing through the Port of Colombo.

PORT OF COLOMBO

Benefits to PublicBenefits to GovernmentCommercial Benefits

ChronologyInitial discussions: July 2004MOU: July 20, 2004Engineering design: 12/04 – 3/05Construction and Installation: 4/05 – 11/05System Testing: 11/05 – 1/06Commissioning: 2/06Operation : 11/23/05 - PresentASP Installation: 2/08 – 12/08Future expansion: 2011?

Decision to PartnerBenefits to PublicBenefits to GovernmentCommercial Benefits

StakeholdersMinistry of Ports and Aviation

Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Ministry of FinanceSri Lanka Customs

Ministry of Defense, Public Security, Law and OrderSri Lanka Navy

Ministry of Science and TechnologyAtomic Energy Authority

Implementation ExperienceMemorandum of Understanding

NegotiationStakeholdersKey Experiences

TrainingKey experiences

TrainingMahapola Training Institute

Decision to establish a self-sufficient training and retraining capability

• Single panel of RPM• Training server

•CAS training workstation•LAS training workstation•SIS training workstation

Operational ExperienceResource Requirements

Staffing and funding for staffingAdditional contributions

Scanning Cargo and Alarm ResponseKey experiencesScanning proceduresTerminal operator interactions

SustainabilityRole of Partner Country (after system

turnover)Planning for end of DOE maintenance

commitment

Thank you

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