A national workshop delivered by IMO on Port State Controlin Anjouan, Comoros (22-25 July)gathered 24 participantsfrom the three major islands inthe Comoros archipelago. They includedgovernment officials and representatives fromtheComoros Maritime Authority (ANAM) andComoros Port Authority (SCP).

The training focused on enhancing their capacity and knowledge about the application of control and compliance measures under International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), specifically Chapter XI-2on special measuresto enhance maritime security.Participants also discussed ways to reduce the volume of substandard ships that call at Comoros' ports.

Theoretical lessons are supplemented by practical exercises at the port of Mutsamuduin Anjouan, with hands-on training on how to carry out effective control and compliance measures on ships.Participants shared their experiences, knowledgeand best practices.

The training was delivered by IMO as part of the Port Security Projectfunded by the European Union. The project is coordinated by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and implemented jointly by IMO, INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).