Following the signing of a MoU between SEACOP and the Regional Maritime University of Ghana on May 15th, SEACOP organised a regional seminar on ‘Best practice exchange between Maritime Intelligence Units and Joint Maritime Control Units (MIU/JMCU)’ . Held on 16-17 May 2024, this seminar aimed to strengthen the capacities of MIU/JMCU in the SEACOP’s…
On 13th May 2024, during the 33rd Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), CRIMJUST held a significant side event highlighting the critical focus of its work: the security and protection of prosecutors in Ibero-America. This event provided a platform for prosecutors from the AIAMP (Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors) Working…
On Wednesday 15 May 2024, SEACOP -on behalf of Expertise France– and the Regional Maritime University of Ghana signed a memorandum of understanding in Accra, #Ghana. This marks the officialisation of a valuable partnership, whereby the SEACOP project will support the regional partners in their fight against illicit maritime trafficking. With the RMU as an…
From 6-10 May 2024, the ECO-SOLVE team undertook a scoping mission across Brazil, including visits to São Paulo, Brasília and Belém. It focused on identifying and establishing connections with local organisations, government departments, and community groups to understand the intricate dynamics of illicit activities threatening the Amazon Basin rainforest. The initial meetings in São Paulo…
SEACOP is currently participating in the 39th iteration of Exercise Tradewinds (TW24) which opened last week (4 May 2024) in Christ Church, Barbados. 📸 SEACOP Deputy Regional Coordinator Alexander Kellman delivers a brief and ‘Intro to Maritime Intelligence’ lesson. About Exercise Tradewinds: Since its inception in 1984, Tradewinds has been a cornerstone for regional security…
In a significant step towards strengthening the fight against illicit trafficking through general aviation, the JAITF of Togo participated in an intensive training session organised by the COLIBRI project from April 22-26 in Lomé. This training, attended by 40 law enforcement agents, including three key JAITF officials, took place over several days and was a…
From 22 to 25 April 2024, a Scoping Mission was conducted with the support and coordination of the EU Delegation, ensuring the smooth implementation of the mission. The primary aim was to engage with the heads of various administrations identified as crucial to the project. These administrations hold responsibilities in surveillance, control of general aviation,…
In April 2024, SEACOP was invited to visit the facility of the US SOUTHCOM’s Joint Inter Agency Task Force South (JIATFS) in Key West, Florida. Recognised globally as a pinnacle of interagency intelligence fusion and operational coordination, JIATFS is a key player in Caribbean regional security. During the visit, the SEACOP Project Coordinator and Regional…
ENACT convened a seminar on 17 April 2024, in Banjul, The Gambia to launch the research report “Understanding the African Commission’s Role in Combating TOCs in Africa” authored by Dr. Feyi Ogunade of the Institute of Security Studies, a consortium member of the ENACT project. During the seminar, stakeholders urged the African Commission on Human…
A critical workshop on “Intelligence, Research and International Co-operation in the Maritime Domain” was held on 8-11 April 2024 in Quito, Ecuador. Organised by the European Union-funded SEACOP, CRIMARIO and CRIMJUST projects, as well as Europol’s European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats, the training course embodies the collaborative spirit and sustainability promoted by the European…
