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Coast Guard Capability 2024 Programme

Download the Coast Guard Capability 2024 ProgrammeCoast Guard Capability 2024 explored how coast guards worldwide are strategically countering a range of maritime challenges and employing a multifaceted approach to safeguarding the seas over two days of presentatio ...

Reports & Interviews

Better Managing the Seas with CRIMARIO

Here at Defence IQ we were privileged to interview Mr. Martin Cauch-Inglott on the EU maritime capacity building project, CRIMARIO. Along with covering the philosophy behind the system, he also covers the basics of the tool. An interesting insight into how the EU is planning to make the seas more accessible and safer.

Securing the Coastline: Interview with Christopher Trelawny

In this exclusive interview with Chairman Christopher Trelawny, Deputy Secretary General for INTERPOLICE (International Organization of Airport and Seaport Police), we explore the dynamics of sustainable maritime development and uncover promising avenues for growth.

Discover more about:

  • Optimizing inter-agency and international communication for heightened effectiveness in multi-agency and multi-national operations.
  • Harnessing technology to bolster maritime awareness and maintain cost-effective solutions with Coast Guard operations.
  • Collaboration strategies among Coast Guards to standardize capabilities and enhance cooperation through improved interoperability.

Download this insightful interview to gain valuable insights into the future of maritime development and cooperation.

Coast Guard News Round-Up 2023

The Coast Guard holds the important role of enforcing maritime law and conducting rescue operations at sea. This News Round-Up summarizes the latest on coast guard activities in terms of procurement, a must read to stay abreast on the latest developments.

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Case study: Building a Coast Guard from the ground up

In this exclusive interview with Robert Scotland, Commander of the newly established Cayman Islands Coast Guard, Defence iQ gained exclusive insight into how it will enhance the nation’s patrolling capability, provide search and rescue and help with criminal interdiction in territorial waters. He discusses the top objectives of the coast guard, the key milestones to achieve before it reaches full operational capability, the main missions his service will conduct and how he sees the collaboration with other coast guards based in the region.

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Key benefits of downloading the interview:

  • Find out the top objectives of the Cayman Islands Coast Guard what this means for capability requirements from Commander Robert Scotland who will attend Coast Guard Capability
  • Gain insider insight into the set up of a Coast Guard and the key milestones to reach before it becomes fully operational, from Commander Robert Scotland who will attend Coast Guard Capability
  • Learn how the Cayman Islands Coast Guard will cooperate with other Navies and Coast Guards in the region.

In this interview, Commander Robert Scotland answers the following questions:

  • As the Commander of the Cayman Islands Coast Guard, you are responsible for creating a coast guard from the ground up. What will be the top objectives of the coast guard?
  • When do you expect the coast guard to be operational? What are the key milestones you foresee until it reaches operational capability?
  • What main missions will you be conducting there, and how are they reflected in requirements and investment priorities?
  • How do you foresee the collaboration with local coast guards in the region?
  • What coast guard model are you following?

At Coast Guard Capability, Robert Scotland will discuss establishing the Cayman Islands Coast Guard. To view who will join him on the speaker panel, you can download the full agenda of the conference here.

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