AACM hosts air cargo and mail security course to learn the latest development of international standards and practices in the field

The Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) hosted the “ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Air Cargo and Mail Security Course” this week and invited two experts in air cargo security and training to lecture on the knowledge of basic theories and operations, as well as the latest development in ICAO’s standards and recommended practices. More than 20 participants from the member states and administrations of the Cooperative Aviation Security Programme – Asia Pacific (CASP-AP) joined the course.

“ICAO Air Cargo and Mail Security Course” was convened at the conference facilities of AACM’s office from 02 to 06 February 2015. It aimed at both the oversight personnel and the operational personnel responsible for air cargo and mail security. The course objective was to allow the participants to understand the standards and recommended practices relating to air cargo transport as stated in Annex 17 of the Convention of International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention), understand the importance of maintaining a strict and high security level of supply chain and the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder in the process of securing cargo and mail against acts of unlawful interference.

In the five-day course, the participants have acquired the theoretical knowledge, taken part in discussions and understood the importance of implementing security measures including security controls on cargo consignments and the appropriate emergency response procedures in the event of a cargo security incident.

The course was lectured by two experts who have enriching international experience in practical operations and training, the CASP-AP Training and Capacity Building Officer, Mr. Piengtep Yapan and the Training Officer of Aviation Security Service of New Zealand, Mr. Shane Reilly. They have also been invited to train personnel in other areas.

India, Macao China, the Philippines and the Solomon Islands. All participants completed the course and were awarded with the certificate in today’s afternoon.

AACM has assumed the chairmanship of the CASP-AP Steering Committee since 06 June 2014, for a one-year term. The Authority wishes to organize training courses to allow member states and administrations to work together to enhance the professionalism of the security personnel in the Asia Pacific Region.

“ICAO Air Cargo and Mail Security Course” was convened at the conference facilities of the Civil Aviation Authority office from 02 to 06 February 2015 with the objective of educating participants with the knowledge of the basic theories and operations in the respective field, as well as the latest development in ICAO’s standards and recommended practices.