Press

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

“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

“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

“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.”

“Seychelles to host maritime safety conference” – Seychelles Nation Online May 25, 2010

“Seychelles is to host the South Asian and Africa Regional Ports Security Cooperative conference on maritime safety and security throughout the Indian Ocean. [...]”

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The Anti-piracy, Maritime Security and International Maritime Information Sharing Conference 2011 hosted by the Government of the Seychelles and SAARPSCO. September 6-9 2011 in Victoria Mahe, Seychelles

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SAARPSCO 2010 Conference

The SAARPSCO 2010 took place from 26-28 May at Le Meridien Hotel, Seychelles. The strategic theme of the conference was "Seafarers Cooperative Strategy for Safer Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security."

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