The U.S. Coast Guard partners with Bangladesh to strengthen port security. The U.S. Coast Guard has conducted a country assessment with the Department of Shipping of Bangladesh to strengthen the security of the country’s ports. The assessment took place from January 20 to 23.
The U.S. Coast Guard partners: This information was revealed in a report published on Thursday on the website of the U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh. Representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard’s International Port Security (IPS) project participated in the assessment. The project was launched by the U.S. in 2003 to enhance the security of maritime transportation.
The report stated that maritime transportation systems are the backbone of international trade and the global economy. To advance maritime security on a global scale, the International Maritime Organization and its member countries have developed the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The ISPS Code is the only internationally recognized framework for implementing various security measures in maritime transportation.
Lieutenant Commander Nagy, head of the IPS delegation, mentioned that during the country assessment, the U.S. Coast Guard worked directly with the Department of Shipping of Bangladesh. Information related to port security was exchanged, and best practices were shared between the two sides.
Expressing gratitude to the Department of Shipping, the U.S. Coast Guard officer said, “We thank the Department of Shipping for providing the opportunity to learn more about Bangladesh’s implementation of the ISPS Code and for facilitating ongoing discussions between our governments to improve port security in both countries.”
Lieutenant Commander Nagy added that the information gathered during the assessment would be used to strengthen security at various ports in Bangladesh. This will contribute to the overall improvement of maritime security worldwide. The United States believes that this mutual exchange on port security will be highly beneficial for both parties.
