The US Embassy recently completed a training programme for local port security workers and sea cadets on the intricacies of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).
“The three-day class, consisting of 43 students including 10 Maritime Administration Depart-ment (MARAD) cadets, focused on international security regulations and helped build relationships between port employees, Guyanese government agencies, and the U.S. Coast Guard,” the Embassy said in a press release. This was the fifth course in a series of training programmes designed to enhance port security.
The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) outlines the responsibilities of governments, shipping companies, shipboard and port/facility personnel to identify security threats and take preventative measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used in international trade, the release said.
Funded through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI), the programme helps to boost capacity and provide practical skills to relevant security officials working in this critically important area.
Through such CBSI partnerships, the United States and Guyana seek to enhance the bilateral security relationship to create a partnership to combat transnational crime, develop strong security institutions in Guyana, and advance the safety and security of the citizens of Guyana.
