9 Technical Co-operation
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9 Technical Co-operation

  9.1 In order to obtain the full benefits from the scheme, consideration of capacity-building matters is essential, particularly in respect of human and financial resources. Where appropriate, Member States will be assisted in order to prepare for the audit and to address audit findings.

  9.2 Capacity-building includes an adequate supply of suitably trained personnel with maritime and audit skills, as well as the required software systems. The need for infrastructural facilities, defined as workspace, utilities and communication systems relevant to meeting the initial needs of the audit and ultimately the aims of the scheme, must also be taken into account.

  9.3 Technical assistance will become part of the process with a view to facilitating:

  • .1 the preparation of the audit;

  • .2 the identification of obstacles to completing the audit;

  • .3 the effective implementation of actions to address the findings of the audit; and

  • .4 any related capacity-building.

  9.4 Technical assistance may, inter alia, include the following:

  • .1 training;

  • .2 exchange programmes;

  • .3 provision of experts; and

  • .4 participation of observers during the conduct of audits in other Member States.

  9.5 Account should also be taken of the need to ensure participation by maritime and auditing experts from developing countries in the audit process. Arrangements should be made for the training of internal auditors who may subsequently become part of audit teams.

Parent topic: Part I – Framework for the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit
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