DAR ES SALAAM: OFFICIALS and experts from various Namibian institutions have visited the Port of Dar es Salaam on a three-day study tour aimed at learning and exchanging experiences in port operations, maritime security and crime prevention in port and coastal areas.
The delegation comprises representatives from Namibia’s port authority (NAMPORT), police service (NAMPOL), immigration authorities, the INTERPOL police unit and the Namibia Revenue Agency (NAMRA).
The visitors were received by Dar es Salaam Port Director Abed Abed, who welcomed them on behalf of Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) Director General Plasduce M. Mbossa.
During the visit, the delegation received briefings on how TPA collaborates with various institutions responsible for security, regulatory oversight and crime prevention to ensure port operations are conducted safely and efficiently.
The officials were also briefed on the impact of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) training and operational capacity-building project implemented between 2020 and 2024. The initiative helped strengthen the skills and operational capacity of TPA personnel and security and regulatory agencies in carrying out their responsibilities.
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The delegation also visited Gates 2 and 3 of the port, where members observed security screening procedures and supporting security systems used to monitor access and movement within the port.
At the sites, experts explained how the systems operate and their contribution to strengthening port security.
The visit is intended to strengthen cooperation and facilitate the exchange of experience between Tanzania and Namibia in port management, maritime security and crime prevention, with the aim of improving operational efficiency in these areas.