Implementation of Chapter XI/2 of SOLAS Convention and the ISPS Code by Flag and Port States

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Overview This masterclass will focus upon the ramifications and consequences of Chapter X1/2 of the SOLAS Convention and ISPS Code. It will teach you how its implementation applies to current security threats and legal statutes whilst providing unique insight into the opportunities that the Chapter creates for PFSOs and maritime security stakeholders.   Who Should Attend? Port Facility Security Officers Harbour Masters Policy Makers Public and Private Terminal Operators Cruise Companies Cargo Handlers Navies First Responders Medical Staff Supply Chain Managers Maritime Security Coordinators Marine and Seaport Police Captains Detection and Screening End-Users Port Directors Customs   Benefits of Attending Learn about the application of SOLAS and the ISPS Code from two of the community’s leading experts Receive detailed analysis and operational experience of incidents Manage your responses armed with the knowledge of opportunity

About your Masterclass Leaders

Dominique Cant, Security Manager and PFSO, Dubai Ports World Dominique Cant is Security Manager & Port Facility Security Officer for DP World Belgium. He is responsible for Maritime Security covering 4 terminals in Antwerp. ( 2 container terminals, 1 general cargo terminal, 1 inland terminal). He is int.al responsible for the development and maintenance of the ISPS- Port Facility Security Plan, the implementation and maintenance of the Security Management System ISO 28000, C-TPAT, the implementation and maintenance of Authorized Economic Operator - AEO, the implementation and management of a Business Continuity Plan- BCP.

Captain Rik Verhaegen, Deputy Port Security Officer, Port of Antwerp Rik Verhaegen is currently the Port Security manager for the Port of Antwerp. He leads a team of people who ensure the proper implementation of the regulation 725/2004 en the Directive 2005/65. After High school, Rik Verhaegen went to the Antwerp Maritime Academy and received an MA in Nautical Sciences. He joined the merchant navy with Ahlers Shipping, and had a sea going career of about 17 years of which he sailed 7 years as a master. He served on several ship types such as Bulk carriers, container ships and chemical tankers, but specialised further on in the offshore industry, with 4 years as Offshore Installation manager on the Dive support and cable laying vessel Discovery and finally on Hopper Dredger ships from the company Jan De Nul. He later joined the Belgian Government as a Port State Control Officer. Since 2004 Rik Verhaegen has been working for the Port of Antwerp in the Harbour Master Office where he is heading the port security department in 2006.