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technology,
recommended
that по
and
action
at
political level were
all
as worthy of consideration. It was emphasized commitments by any government was implied in these
recommendations.
Closing Session
Report on Law Enforcement Session
38. The
He
Chairman (D.S. Flegg) summarised the proceedings.
noted that the police and industry perspectives of the
piracy
problem differed,
participants were speaking
representing or committing
particular course of action.
and emphasized that the
as policemen and were not
their governments to any
39. Reporting of incidents was considered
importance
perspectives.
for
both
to be of paramount
operational and intelligence A report should always be made in the first
This would provide
instance to a police authority. intelligence оп the problem and encourage crews to take observation of the pirates.
defensive measures, including
Current reports appear to concentrate on property stolen whereas they should contain descriptions of pirates and
their vessels.
effect,
cabins,
40. Police considered that technology could be used to greater
e.g. alarm systems, securing wheelhouse, and masters
radio alerting beacons, concealed surveillance
Reservation on the practicality of these measures
were made by Hong Kong and noted.
cameras.
41. A standardised reporting format was considered to be
desirable.
Malaysian, Singapore and Indonesian
42. The
efforts of the
police
authorities
were
acknowledged and
greater