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co-operation

It was agreed that this

was

not

a

should

simple

taken,

piracy

initially

be encouraged.

matter, at the political level.

on was

the

for agenda

and that some action should be It was noted that the next regional Interpol meeting to be held in the autumn of 1992 in France.

43. Co-ordination

of patrols of patrols.

was included in the discussion of The use of helicopters was not

co-ordination considered practicable during darkness.

44. Am assurance

was

Indonesian Marine

that given

the Malaysian, Singapore and would send out patrol boats if Polica

All ships were requested to inform list of radio channels and telephone

the by

Malaysian was circulated

were reported.

attacks

them of attacks.

A

numbers

for reporting

Police.

Report of Industry Session

45. Industry recognised

that the present reporting system was

that and

the IMB proposal to centre in Kuala Lumpur was worthy of

not functioning properly,

establish

reporting a

serious consideration. Such a report centre could function reports of attacks should also be made

notwithstanding

that

to Marine Police authorities.

46.

It was considered

of

major accidents

by industry that there is a serious risk resulting from pirate attacks, and that

this should be brought to the attention of governments.

Conclusion

47. Following a brief

the discussion,

meeting

agreed

resolution which incorporated the following elements :-

Risks to vessels presently unacceptable;

сп