>Press Releases Home > Publications and press releases > Press Releases MD and IMO hold third Maritime Security "Train-the-Trainer" Course The Marine Department is jointly holding the third maritime security "Train-the-Trainer" course with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) from today (May 9) to Saturday (May 14). The aim of the "Train-the-Trainer" programme is to help Governments strengthen and enhance their implementation of the maritime security measures relating to the International Ship and Port Facilities (ISPS) Code, which entered into force internationally on July 1, 2004. Through the programme, instructors deliver quality training at regional and national levels using relevant IMO Model Courses. The trainees can then return to their respective countries and conduct their own courses. Some 21 trainees from five Asian countries -- Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines -- and two regions, Hong Kong and Macau, are attending the training course at Hotel Nikko Hong Kong. Seven lecturers from Australia, the Republic of Korea, the Mainland and Hong Kong are delivering the training. Speaking at the welcome reception for the course participants today, Acting Director of Marine Mr Roger Tupper said that the introduction of the ISPS Code in July last year marked the completion of the development stage of a new culture of security awareness, preparedness and action. "Since July 1, we have experienced the not unexpected teething problems associated with consistency in standards of security on ships and in port facilities, and enforcement by port state. The Hong Kong Marine Department fully supports the IMO "Train-the-Trainer" courses as a means of sharing and spreading experiences on ISPS and maritime security," Mr Tupper said.   This six-day "Train-the-Trainer" course will focus on developing instructors' maritime security knowledge so that they will be better equipped to train others, using the relevant IMO Model Courses for Ship, Company and Port Facility Security Officers.   The first and second "Train-the-trainer" courses were held in Egypt and the Republic of Korea respectively in 2004. Ends/Monday, May 9, 2005
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