An international study visit to Madrid and Algeciras, Spain was held between November 26-December 03, 2022 under the auspices of the Multi-Country Cross-Border Security Programme in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Haiti (MCBS) and the EU funded SEACOP project. The MCBS programme is also financed by the European Union and implemented by the FIIAPP to…
SEACOP is pleased to visit its strategic partner MAOC-N in Lisbon today. The Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) – MAOC (N) welcomed the SEACOP team in its headquarters for a #cooperation visit aimed at reinforcing the successful partnership between the two parties. Following a warm welcome by MAOC-N Executive Director Sjoerd Top, the team was briefed by analyst Manuel…
The European Union (EU)-funded Seaport Cooperation Programme (SEACOP) on Monday 12 December 2022 launched the International Seminar “The Pacific-Atlantic Axis: How to provide a comprehensive response against illicit maritime trafficking” in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Held on 12 and 13 December, the International Seminar aims to establish a comprehensive strategy to support the fight of regional authorities…
On Friday 25 November 2022, the Joint Maritime Control Unit of Ivory Coast, created under the SEACOP V project, concluded a 5-day ship search training course in Abidjan. Delivered by experts from the French and Senegalese Customs, the training targeted 15 staff from the Customs, Navy, the national Police, the maritime Police, the forestry Police…
Last week, from 21 to 25 November 2022, SEACOP organised a course on maritime intelligence in the city of Montevideo, in Uruguay. Uruguay constitutes a brand partner country of SEACOP, which joined under the fifth phase of the project, launched in May 2021. The training took place in the facilities of the Uruguayan Naval Prefecture…
On 23 November 2022, ENACT hosted a seminar focusing on the cigarette trade, its many illegal flows, and North Africa’s pivotal role in this market. This event profiled new research into this lucrative trade and the North African axis, with the region being a transit, destination and consumer hub for cigarette trafficking by local organised…
From 14 to 18 November 2022, AIRCOP organised training sessions for the 15 new officers of the Joint Airport Interdiction Task Force (JAITF) of Accra’s international airport. This training was provided by the head of the JAITF of Banjul (The Gambia) and an officer from the JAITF of Lagos (Nigeria), both identified for their expertise…
From 14 to 18 November 2022, COLIBRI organised the fifth regional training on the Geoportal’s use in Abuja, Nigeria for participants from Nigeria, Ghana, and The Gambia. 34 officers from Customs, Police, Antinarcotics, Civil aviation, and Air Force administrations participated in this train-the-trainers course. Participants were able to upload data using the mobile APP based…
On Monday 21 November 2022, SEACOP held its first Joint Maritime Control Unit (JMCU) ship control training course in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire for 12 agents from Customs, national and maritime Police, the Navy, the Ministry of Water and Forestry, the National Gendarmerie and the Port Authority. Held at the National Customs School, this training is…
On Monday 14 November, SEACOP and Argentina signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the fight against illicit maritime trafficking. Signed by Minister of Security, Anibal Fernandez, EU Ambassador to Argentina, Amador Sánchez Rico, and SEACOP Project Director Dominique Bucas, the MoU aims to strengthen the existing cooperation between the government of Argentina and the SEACOP…
