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This presentation outlines the key challenges and technical solutions in container scanning as explored during the Asia Regional Technical Workshop on the Megaports Initiative held in Bangkok, Thailand. It emphasizes collaboration with partner countries, sharing experiences, and learning from lessons in scanning, training, and container jurisdiction. The strategic goal is to maximize container scanning with minimal disruption to cargo operations while addressing radiation detection capabilities and refining alarm response plans. Recommendations for potential partner countries include insights into SLDS implementation and adapting learned lessons for future initiatives.
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Group 2—Challenges to Scanning and Technical Solutions Bangkok, Thailand May 12-15, 2009 Chair’s Presentation Asia Regional Technical Workshop on Megaports Initiative Julietta Seguis, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
Objectives for Group 2 • Describe technical interactions with SLD for benefit of potential partner countries • Discuss partner country experiences • Exchange lessons learned • Scanning, training, container jurisdiction, etc. • Thoughts for potential partner countries on what to expect
SLD Scanning Implementation • Partnership goal is to scan as many containers as possible with minimal impact on container cargo operations • Must take into account radiation detection capabilities and limitations • Alarm response plan is also critical
Challenges / Lessons Learned • Interactions with Critical and Affected Organizations • Value of a written internal agreement • Key experiences • How to improve • Technical and Inspection Challenges • Well planned? Minimally disruptive? • How to improve • Training • How to improve delivery and effectiveness • System Operation • Key experiences – detailed inspections, etc.
Thoughts for Potential Partner Countries • What can potential partner countries expect from SLD and its implementation process? • How can lessons learned help them in consideration of partnering and in implementation?