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Attend the global Anti-piracy, Maritime Security and International Maritime Information Sharing Conference

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:27:40 +0000

Bien Veni dan Sesel! Soyez le bienvenu aux Seychelles! Welcome to the Seychelles!

The Republic of Seychelles, in collaboration with the South Asia and Africa Regional Port Stability Cooperative (SAARPSCO), is honored to invite you to attend the global Anti-piracy, Maritime Security and International Maritime Information Sharing Conference to be held in Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles, from September 6-9, .

The Republic of Seychelles is an island country consisting of a magnificent archipelago of 115 islands nestled in the Indian Ocean. SAARPSCO is headquartered in The Seychelles on the main island of Mahe. The Seychelles has made impressive strides in identifying, thwarting and prosecuting captured pirates, and has forged commanding alliances with her steadfast international partners to defeat this menace. The Seychelles is rapidly becoming a world leader in combating piracy, and is uniquely qualified to host such a timely and compelling conference.

Our purpose is clear and imperative: We are tasked with defending the international maritime community by launching robust programs to combat piracy, fortify port security, safeguard the oceanic environment, and ease conditions for international commerce on our waterways.

As our guest, you will be meeting with global maritime, government, business, security, technical and legal stakeholders who will address the threat of piracy to the sea trade, especially the cruise industry, as well as its solutions. Specifically, we will tackle issues such as the enhancement of port security, human and drug trafficking, the enforcement of lawful fishing practices, the creation of sophisticated vessel tracking systems, the promotion of international maritime communication, and the preservation of the Indian Ocean’s cherished pristine conditions, to name a few. You will also have ample opportunities to meet with your target audience. Please inquire about our custom agendas.

A conference fee of € 495.00 ($695.00) applies per person, which conveniently covers registration, all lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and exhibits, plus the reception, one gala dinner, and two buffet luncheons, as well as refreshments during the breaks.

A detailed agenda will be sent shortly. In the meantime, we will greatly appreciate your earliest reply regarding your plans to attend. Please reply by contacting Mr. Hans Niebergall at niebergall@saarpsco.com. He will also be delighted to advise you on travel recommendations. As your hosts, we look forward to welcoming you to this vital conference, and to The Seychelles!

With best regards,

Hans J. Niebergall
President & CEO

Jean-Paul Adam
Minister

Jöel Morgan
Minister

Peter Sinon
Minister

Welcome Address of Sir James R. Mancham

admin — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:33:52 +0000

Founding President of the Republic of Seychelles Sir James R. Mancham welcomes SAARPSCO with its global office on the Seychelles.

“Dear Mr Niebergall

As the founding President of the Republic of Seychelles and the publisher of the magazine Voice of the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea I warmly welcome your presence in Seychelles today against the background of your organization’s desire to promote and advance global maritime governance and supply chain safety and security throughout our regions. [...]”

»Read more: Full Text of Welcome Address

SENATORS COLLINS, MURRAY INTRODUCE BILL TO EXTEND PORT PROTECTIONS, ANTI-TERRORISM ACT

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:55:20 +0000

Senators co-authored the original legislation in 2005; gain endorsements from many key groups

“WASHINGTON, USA — U.S. Senators Susan Collins, R-Me., Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would extend the groundbreaking port security programs now in place in the United States. [...]”

E-mail of Mr. Narad Dawoodarry (Mauritius Ports Authority)

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:44:03 +0000

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:54:28 +0000

AFN South about SAARPSCO becoming NGO

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:48:54 +0000

	The risk of piracy in the Indian Ocean threatens all maritime industries in the region. AFN’s Aaron Talley reports on how it even impacts the catch of the day. Watch the AFN South report about the SAARPSCO becoming NGO….

	… or listen to the report on AFN radio!

AFN South about SAARPSCO 2010 Conference

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:54:11 +0000

	For the past two years, Indian Ocean maritime countries have gathered together to discuss issues affecting the region. AFN’s Aaron Talley reports that the third annual meeting took place on an island paradise. Watch the AFN South report below about the SAARPSCO 2010 Conference!

	… or listen to the report on AFN radio!

“100 per cent scanning? A global challenge!” – Hans Niebergall in griephan global security 02/2010

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:58:26 +0000

“Until the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 containers were simply metal boxes for transporting goods. But since then it has been feared that terrorists could use them to transport weapons of mass destruction. Currently, around five per cent of all containers are screened or physically examined before they reach US ports. If the transport chain is interrupted by more than seven days, claim the large trade companies, this will lead to the collapse of the world economy. [...]”

“Ports safety organisation to be based in Seychelles” – Seychelles Nation Online May 29, 2010

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:40:22 +0000

“The South Asian and African Regional Ports Security Cooperative (Saarpsco) will soon be registered as an international non-governmental organisation with a permanent office in Seychelles.”

“Minister praises firm stance on maritime threats” – Seychelles Nation Online May 27, 2010

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:39:09 +0000

“Countries that trade within the Indian Ocean have taken a firm stance against maritime-related threats, Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Transport Joel Morgan said yesterday.”