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African Port Security:African Port Security:Crisis on the Water’s EdgeCrisis on the Water’s Edge

African Port Security:African Port Security:Crisis on the Water’s EdgeCrisis on the Water’s Edge

What is the ISPS Code

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is an agency of the United Nations

What are the requirements

The future of the African continent is inextricably tied to its ability to facilitate regional and global trade

Why this is important

African countries that are required to comply with the ISPS Code compliance deadline

West AfricaBeninCameroonCape VerdeCote d’IvoireDemocratic Republic of CongoEquatorial GuineaGabonGambiaGhanaGuinea-BissauGuinea-ConakryLiberiaNigeriaSao Tome & PrincipeSenegalSierra LeoneTogo

Southern AfricaAngolaComorosMadagascarMauritiusNamibiaSeychellesSouth Africa

East AfricaKenyaMozambiqueTanzania

The Horn of AfricaDjiboutiEritreaSomaliaSudan

North AfricaAlgeriaEgyptLibyaMauritaniaMoroccoTunisiaWestern Sahara

Non-Compliant Ports

African countries that have failed to meet the compliance deadline

BeninDemocratic Republic of CongoEquatorial GuineaGuineaGuinea-BissauLiberiaMadagascarMozambiqueNigeriaSierra Leone

ISPS Code Compliance Audits

European and US government teams will soon begin conducting audits to confirm ISPS Code compliance

Why non-compliance?

Lack of AwarenessSome governments don’t understand the code requirements, or the potential consequences of non-compliance

Financial LimitationsSome ports cannot afford the improvements in their physical infrastructures required by the code

Lack of ConcernSome governments are focused on issues they view as being a more immediate or significant concern

Recommended Solutions

EducationIdentify those countries that are on the edge of crisis and provide them with education so they can make informed decisions

Identify FundingGovernments need to work with industry partners, regional development banks, and other parties to identify develop creative strategies for funding necessary infrastructure improvements.

Government InvolvementIndustry needs to vigorously encourage and support African governments to give port security the attention and resources it requires.

Conclusions

African governments must comply with IMO requirements Implementation and maintenance of security programs must be

performed in order to ensure ongoing compliance Priorities for maritime security training must be established and

executed Success will require national and regional governmental

coordination and support Industry cooperation and active participation is critical Failure will lead to restrictions on maritime commerce between

Africa and its international trading partners

The following should be kept in mind when discussing economic development in Africa

Contact Information

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