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Training Seminar on Chemical Weapons Convention and Ports and Maritime Chemical Safety and Security Management

Doha, Qatar

30 September – 2 October 2019

Aim

To further promote international cooperation programmes that focus on chemical industry outreach and industry-related aspects of the implementation of Article XI of the Convention.

To provide support on chemical safety and security management in ports and to enhance regional maritime security. By promoting and disseminating standardised and best practices in chemical safety and security at maritime ports, the seminar will benefit personnel in ports who are involved in safety and security management issues, enhance the capacities of National Authorities, and indirectly benefit the general public as a whole.

Content

The objectives of the seminar are to:

  • provide guidance and training to maritime port security personnel on chemical handling, storage, and transfer, and on preventive mechanisms to remove chemicals intended to be used for unlawful activities;
  • develop mechanisms to prevent unauthorised persons from accessing maritime vessels or port areas;
  • develop mechanisms to prevent unauthorised chemicals from being taken on board vessels or to port sites and provide training and exercises to introduce security plans to all persons involved;
  • develop proper storage procedures for chemicals at ports and evaluate and identify chemicals, buildings, and infrastructure under potential threat;
  • perform chemical safety and security risk assessments to identify safety and security risks at sea ports, and develop mitigation strategies to prevent potential unlawful removal of chemicals; and
  • develop procedures to be followed in the event of a security threat.

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