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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