EU Somali coastguard initiative

EUCAP Nestor programmes building capacity.

Piracy analysis: EU Somali coastguard initiative delivers

Girija Shettar

The EU’s capacity building division has delivered more training and equipment to the Somali coastguard in Mogadishu, although experts warn that the trained officers should also be paid if maritime security efforts are not to fail.

EUCAP Nestor (Horn of Africa and Western Indian Ocean) has delivered six Nissan 4×4 vehicles and IT and communications equipment such as computers and GPS devices to enhance on-shore capability and connectivity. Training in navigation and basic maritime investigation has been given over the last 12 months.

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Source: ihsmaritime360.com