The aim of the course was to ensure an understanding of the new system of inspections for the safe operation of Ro-Ro passenger ships and high-speed passenger craft in regular service and the amendments to Directive 2009/16/EC. The training was attended by PSC co-ordinators as well as officials from 24 MSs including Iceland and Norway, dealing with the implementation of  the Directive, the inspections of Ro-Ro passenger ships and high-speed passenger crafts.