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The Indonesian Transportation Ministry and Australia have jointly organized a training session for International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code Auditors in Semarang city, Central Java province, from June 6 to 8, 2022. The Maritime Security Inspector Training is a routine activity carried out jointly by the two countries, head of the patrol and security sub-directorate of the Indonesian Coast and Sea Guard Unit (KPLP), Captain Ramadhan Hasri Harahap, said in a statement issued here on Tuesday.

"The training is expected to provide experience and increase the knowledge of maritime security inspectors, which is important to ensure that the implementation of monitoring, analyzing, and enforcement activities runs smoothly," he added.

Maritime security guarantees various activities conducted at sea, including shipping activities, thus training for maritime security inspectors is very important, he said.

"The training can also expedite the monitoring and analysis of security potentials around the maritime area; thus, they (security personnel) can be more effective and efficient in carrying out their task," he stated.

Harahap said that the KPLP, as the designetid authority (DA) under the Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the ministry, discharges supervising and monitoring responsibilities for ensuring maritime security, and requires port facilities and shipping companies to comply with the applicable regulations.

"Hence, enforcing maritime security is important to create smooth shipping operational activities," he remarked.

He added that the training activity is also expected to facilitate the exchange of information regarding Australia’s maritime regulations, which can serve as an input for improving Indonesia’s ISPS Code regulations.

The training event was also attended by the First Secretary (Transport) of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, Julie Lewis. (Antaranews)