A fruitful scoping mission was conducted last week to the South American country of Suriname in order to assess its potential integration into SEACOP Phase VI, which is set to kick off next month. Led by SEACOP Project Director Dominique Bucas and Regional Coordinator for Latin America Alfredo Diaz Sanchez, the mission encompassed meetings with…
On Monday, October 2nd, Regional Coordinator karen clarke and Deputy Jason Kelshall convened the 2nd National Steering Committee meeting in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This event held particular significance, coinciding with the appointment of the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of National Security, LouAnn Thomas, and Commissioner of Police, Enville Williams, on the same day. The Commander of…
Today, SEACOP begins a strategic interregional meeting titled “FROM COCAINE TO TIMBER: NEW CHALLENGES FOR SEACOP NETWORK VI.” Bringing together 8 countries from the region and international partners in a united effort against maritime trafficking, the event marks a significant commitment. “We extend our congratulations to the EU-funded SEACOP Project on this important initiative. We…
Successful wrap up of SEACOP’s “Joint Training of the Atlantic Alliance Transregional Intelligence Groups (TRIG+)” in #Argentina 🇦🇷 On Thursday, SEACOP celebrated the closing ceremony of the TRIG+ event, led by Argentinian Minister of National Security, Aníbal Fernández. During the event, the Minister of National Security expressed profound gratitude for participants, emphasising, “Working together is…
Last week, SEACOP delivered a successful training course aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the Joint Maritime Control Unit (JMCU) of Tema. Including both classroom theoretical modules and practical modules conducted onboard vessels, the comprehensive training programme took place from September 4th to 8th in Tema port. It brought together 12 dedicated JMCU officers.…
Yesterday, SEACOP held the 7th edition of its Threats and Cases Studies webinar series with highlights from our long standing partner Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) – MAOC (N). Initiated in January 2023, this series of webinars aims to offer a platform for countries across Latin America to exchange practical knowledge gained from their operational…
The Caribbean is a major hub for air and sea travel, welcoming hundreds of thousands of passengers annually on various modes of transportation, including aircraft, vessels, yachts, rigs, and cruise ships. In light of this, effectively targeting the movement of passengers between air and sea transport is crucial for regional security. Enhanced cooperation and communication…
Last week, SEACOP organised a momentous event in Asunción, Paraguay, bringing together representatives from #Argentina 🇦🇷 #Colombia 🇨🇴 #Ecuador 🇪🇨, Paraguay #Peru 🇵🇪 and Dominican Republic, as well as various partner projects and organisations operating in the region. Opened by Head of the EU Delegation in Paraguay Javier García de Viedma, Vice Minister of SENAD…
From August 28th to September 1st, 2023, SEACOP orchestrated an empowering mentorship course on ship inspections for law enforcement agencies operating in the port of Cotonou, Benin. The 5-day training directly benefited 14 agents, including two dedicated female personnel, coming from the National Navy, Customs, and the Police (comprising the Joint Maritime Control Unit, Container…
On 30 August 2023, SEACOP signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Security System in Barbados to further strengthen the fight against maritime and port trafficking in the Caribbean. “In light of our long-standing collaboration with the RSS and the complementary nature of our activities, we are pleased to see this partnership officialised today,”…
