1. Group 2 Results

2. Question # 1
What Strengths exist in the region to manage Ballast Water?
Environmental Infrastructure – port authorities
Legislation (SA, Kenya)
Reception facilities
Inspections – multi-sectoral capacity in place
PMAESA
Strength through NC & Member States (political will)

3. Question # 2 What are the key Weaknesses / Gaps / Needs / Priorities?
Resources for management regime
Human capital/capacity
Capital investment
Awareness of options/alternatives
Ratification – What are the obstacles?
Awareness
Technical ways to proceed
Those participating at IMO aren’t from the ports
Assessment of the costs/benefits

4. Question # 3
How do we capture these for Institutional support & Commitment?
Ports can drive the issue – to the Administrations
At least in some areas
Engagement of shipping regulators
Need training programme
Set up dialogue
Awareness
PENAf/PMAESA should play the coordination role for this issue in the region
Need a work plan (PENAf) with relevant partners