USCG trains Sri Lankan Port Officials to improve port security

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The United States Coast Guard (USCG) conducted a training programme on port security capacity building at the Port of Colombo with more than 25 Sri Lankan Port Officials, the United States (US) Embassy in Colombo stated.

The event strengthened the port’s security capabilities through drills that improved agency coordination and the implementation of the port’s security plan.

Sri Lanka’s improved maritime security will not only provide greater protection against terrorism and other threats but also will enhance trade with other countries, contributing to Sri Lanka’s prosperity.

“Sri Lanka has demonstrated a strong commitment to port security,” said Lieutenant Matt Arnold, the USCG’s Liaison to Sri Lanka for Port Security initiatives who headed the programme. “This capacity building programme helped create the security environment that’s essential to increased trade and realising Sri Lanka’s goal of becoming a regional hub for commerce.”

The USCG’s International Port Security Programme was established in 2003 to expand understanding of maritime security measures.

Implementation of these international standards is a worldwide partnership between maritime nations.