With support from @dfat ๐ฆ๐บ, @UNODC_BMB conducted training for Bakamla ๐ฎ๐ฉ on UAVs, USVs and drone tasking to strengthen maritime domain awareness, intelligence gathering and surveillance capabilities to better address maritime crime.
@UNODC_BMB, with support from Japan ๐ฏ๐ต @JapanMissionVie, conducted a 3-day workshop in Bogor with Bakamla ๐ฎ๐ฉ to strengthen the use of the API Analytical Platform for integrated maritime security information management.
@UNODC_BMB, with support from ๐ฌ๐ง @FCDOGovUK, held specialised training and a national consultation in Surabaya, bringing together ๐ฎ๐ฉ maritime law enforcement agencies to explore UAVs, USVs and integrated surveillance to strengthen maritime security and inter-agency cooperation.
Cases don't stop at the water's edge. This week, @UNODC_BMB with ๐ฏ๐ต support, convened the Regional Case Forum in Manila ๐ต๐ญstrengthening information sharing across Southeast Asia to help jurisdictions carry maritime trafficking cases to a legal finish @AmbJPNinPH@JapanMissionVie
@UNODC_BMB, with support from ๐ฏ๐ต@JapanMissionVie, completed AI-Driven Predictive Analysis Training for Maritime Crime Prevention for MLE agencies in Timor-Leste ๐น๐ฑ, strengthening national capacity to use innovative, data-driven approaches for maritime security & crime prevention.
AI is transforming maritime crime prevention.
This week @UNODC_BMB worked with four ๐ฎ๐ฉ maritime law enforcement agencies in Surabaya on AI-driven predictive analysis, covering maritime data, risk detection & operational decision-making, with support from ๐ฏ๐ต @JapanMissionVie.
Maritime digital evidence is increasingly important in maritime crime investigations. With @JapanMissionVie ๐ฏ๐ต support, @UNODC_BMB completed training for ๐น๐ฑ Timor-Lesteโs maritime law enforcement agencies, strengthening their capacity to collect and preserve digital evidence.
@UNODC_BMBโs ASEAN regional training in Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ featured sessions by ๐ฏ๐ต @JCG_koho_en, @JAXA_jp & the National Ocean Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, highlighting Japanโs MDA Policy and space-based maritime surveillance ๐ฐ๏ธ๐ to strengthen regional maritime security cooperation
@UNODC_BMB Day 1 of the Regional Fisheries Enforcement Workshop is underway in Kuala Lumpur. Officials from ๐ฒ๐พ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ต๐ญ๐น๐ฑ are building skills to tackle fisheries crime, from criminal networks & modus operandi to information collection. Proudly supported by ๐ฌ๐ง @FCDOGovUK
In Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ, @UNODC_BMB & VCG opened the 3rd Regional Training for ASEAN Space & Coast Guard Agencies, bringing together 8 ASEAN countries to strengthen satellite-based maritime surveillance ๐ฐ๏ธ๐ Japanโs Ambassador joined VCG, VNSC & UNODC for Opening Remarks. Funded by ๐ฏ๐ต
From 26โ28 August in Batam ๐ฎ๐ฉ , @UNODC_BMB, with the support of ๐ฏ๐ต @JapanMissionVie is delivering Maritime Digital Evidence Training for four ๐ฎ๐ฉ maritime law enforcement agencies, enhancing practical capabilities in handling digital evidence for maritime crime investigations.
With the generous support of ๐ฏ๐ต, UNODC GMCP donated Search and Rescue (SAR) equipment to the National Maritime Authority of ๐น๐ฑ. The donation strengthens maritime emergency response capabilities and contributes to safer and more secure seas.
Building stronger maritime partnerships. UNODC GMCP, on 9 July, met with the National Maritime Authority of ๐น๐ฑ to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and strengthen maritime law enforcement efforts.
@UNODC_MCP supported @HumasBakamlaRI in convening the ASEAN Coast Guard Forum (ACF) Technical Expert Working Group in Manado ๐ฎ๐ฉ.
Representatives from MLE agencies of all ASEAN Member States & the ASEAN Secretariat advanced the Concept Note & ToR for the establishment of the ACF.
During #MLED17, @UNODC_MCP conducted a realistic TTX involving a suspicious vessel operating near #CUIs, testing coordination & decision-making between Southeast Asian MLE agencies on real-time information platforms EU-supported @CrimarioII IORIS & @SkylightMarine ๐ข๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐พ๐ต๐ญ๐น๐ญ๐ป๐ณ
Day 3 of #MLED17 ๐ฎ๐ฉ @UNODC_MCP field exercise at BAKAMLA North Minahasa Base tested boarding & the MLED Modality. High-level dialogue at BAKAMLA Central Zone Office bridged coordination at the leadership level. ๐ขโ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐พ๐ต๐ญ๐น๐ญ๐ป๐ณ
With @dfat ๐ฆ๐บsupport, @UNODC_MCP held a Training on Safeguarding Maritime Surveillance Centres in ๐ฒ๐พ in April 2026, delivered by @NHLStenden โ convening 15 practitioners from ๐ง๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐พ๐ต๐ญ๐ป๐ณ to exchange experience on digital risks & build regional networks. #BorderManagement
MLED 17 begins this week in Manado, Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
@UNODC_MCP gathers maritime law enforcement practitioners and prosecutors from across the region to advance interoperability and achieve a sustainable legal finish through dialogue and exercises at sea. ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐พ๐ต๐ญ๐น๐ญ๐ป๐ณ
@UNODC_MCP, supported by ๐บ๐ธ @StateINL, delivered a 10-day VBSS course in Batam ๐ฎ๐ฉ for ๐ฎ๐ฉ Bakamla and ๐ป๐ณ maritime agencies, with expert instruction from the ๐ฐ๐ท Korea Coast Guard. Strengthening safe boarding skills and cooperation to tackle cross-border maritime crime.
Supported by ๐บ๐ธ @StateINL, @UNODC_MCP delivered a 10-day VBSS training in Batam ๐ฎ๐ฉ for ๐ป๐ณ Coast Guard, Customs & Waterway Police and ๐ฎ๐ฉ Bakamla. A Vietnamese Customs officer served as Assistant Trainer. The training aimed to enhance regional cooperation and maritime security๐