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VSH/R/311/10/10 (SMC)
MINUTES OF THE 16TH MEETING OF THE STANDING MARITIME COMMITTEE (SMC)
OF THE INTERSTATE DEFENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE (ISDSC): MAPUTO,
MOZAMBIQUE: 22 TO 26 AUGUST 2010
INTRODUCTION
1.
The Working Group session of the 16th Annual Meeting of the Standing Maritime
Committee (SMC) of the ISDSC was held in Maputo, Mozambique, from 22 to 24 August
2010, and chaired by Capt J.M. Magagula (Mozambican Navy). The Meeting of Chief
Delegates over the period 25 – 26 August 2010 was chaired by R Adm P.C. Yotamu, Chief
of the Mozambican Navy. Nine Member States were present.
OFFICIAL OPENING
2.
The meeting was officially opened by the Chief of Staff of the Mozambican Defence
Force, Gen Paulino José Macaringe. The full text of his remarks is at Appendix A. This was
followed by an opening address by the Chairperson, R Adm Yotamu, Chief of the
Mozambican Navy. The full detail is at Appendix B.
ATTENDANCE
3.
Nine SMC Member States were present, being Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Seychelles and Mauritius
advised the Secretariat that they would not attend. The DRC, Swaziland and Zambia were
absent without apology. The full attendance register is at Appendix C.
INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
4.
An Intelligence Briefing was presented by Col (Dr) Joaquim Marcos Manjate, Director
Information for the Mozambican Armed Forces. The Intelligence Briefing will be included in
the 2010 SMC CD ROM.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
5.
The Committee was invited to adopt the Agenda of the meeting at Appendix D.
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR – DESIGNATE
6.
As per the Record of Proceedings of the 15th meeting of the SMC, the Committee
appointed Mozambique as the Chair for 2009/10 until the 16th meeting of the SMC.
REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISIONS OF THE ISDSC- MAY 2010
7.
The Committee noted that the ISDSC had, during their meeting held on 14 May
2010, accepted the report of the SMC, and had urged all Member States to actively
participate and attend the annual Meetings of the SMC. The following recommendations
were made:
a.
The ISDSC approved the linking of the SMC website to the SADC website in
order to post all events related to SMC activities. Feedback was provided;
refer to par 16. a - b.
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b.
They further commended the Republic of Botswana for hosting the seminar to
promote the Rights and Responsibilities for Landlocked Member States which
was held from 22 – 23 October 2009.
c.
The ISDSC directed the SMC to liaise with the Planning Element of the
envisaged exercise on Lake Malawi/Nyasa. Feedback was provided; refer to
par 19. a.
d.
The ISDSC further urged Member States to provide Mozambique with the
updated information regarding new and improved facilities and infrastructure
in their countries (airports, harbours etc). Feedback was provided; refer to
par 37. a (i – vi).
REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISIONS OF THE SMC - 2009
COMBINED EXERCISES
8.
Implementation of Plans and Decisions. The Committee recalled that, at its
meeting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, it had recommended that:
9.
Recommendations
a.
10.
The RSA is to develop a plan to conduct a SAR exercise with Angola and
Namibia before 30 June 2010. It was recommended that the exercise is
conducted during October 2010 in Angola. It was further recommended that
Angola should invite all Member States as observers by 30 August 2010.
Action taken
a.
The SAN does not conduct its own SAR exercises. These exercises are
planned and co-ordinated by the South African Maritime Safety Authority
(SAMSA).
b.
The SAN forwarded a letter to SAMSA, requesting a possible invitation to the
SMC Member States for future SAR exercises. SAMSA advised that Member
States should nominate personnel for SAR training at SAMSA. It must be
noted that there are costs involved in such training. After successful training
with SAMSA, future exercises could be considered.
c.
The Secretariat will obtain cost and course schedules from SAMSA and
advise Member States by 30 September 2010. A coordinated action plan will
be compiled in collaboration with the relevant Member States and it will be
discussed further at the February 2011 SMC.
d.
Member States advised that they do have SAR infrastructures that are
coordinated by either their Government departments or their Defence Forces.
e.
A SAR exercise will be conducted during Exercise INTEROP WEST in
Angola, whereby the RSA and Namibia will participate. The exercise will
coincide with the February 2011 SMC (which will hosted by Namibia), with the
remaining Member States being invited as observers. A planning exercise
will be conducted by Angola, Namibia and the RSA by 30 October 2010. The
detail of the exercise must be submitted to the Secretariat by 15 November
2010, whereafter the information will be distributed to the other Member
States.
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11.
It was recalled that SMC exercise activity reports must be submitted so that progress
on activities can be made visible. The Secretariat will remind all Member States (in writing)
by 30 June 2010 to submit their progress reports.
12.
Recommendations
a.
13.
A reminder was sent by the Secretariat, but no inputs were received. This
matter should be discussed further, as there is uncertainty about the content
and format of these reports.
Action taken
a.
It was decided that the format of a report will be distributed to all Member
States by the Secretariat by 30 September 10. Member States that host SMC
activities will be responsible for the submission of reports to the Secretariat
within 30 days of completion of the activity.
14.
It was recalled that Member States should advise the Secretariat of Bilateral or Multilateral exercises for publishing in the SMC Calendar.
15.
Recommendations
a.
16.
The South African exercises were advertised on the website and the
Secretariat invited Member States to participate in the SAN exercises. Due to
the fact that the SMC Calendar is not working optimally, it was recommended
that this way of advertising SMC activities (Refer par 7. a) replaces the
calendar. The work session recommended that the SMC website will be used
for advertising all SMC activities in future.
Action taken
a.
The Secretariat will link the website to the SADC website pending final
approval from SADC HQ Gaborone. This will be completed by 30 November
2010. Advertising of SMC related activities must be forwarded to the
Secretariat who will publish the information on the website.
b.
Member States are invited to advise the Secretariat timeously for placing
such activities on the SMC website. The activities on the website must be
linked to a calendar that must be submitted to the Secretariat by 30
September 2010, and presented at the February 2011 SMC. Thereafter,
inputs are required to be submitted on a monthly basis to the Secretariat for
publication on the website.
17.
The SMC Committee recalled that Malawi undertook to enter into the planning stage
for the possible hosting of exercises on Lake Malawi between the three countries (Malawi,
Mozambique and Tanzania).
18.
Recommendations
a.
Malawi advised that, due to unforeseen circumstances, they will not be able
to host the Multinational Riverine and Inland water exercise. It must be noted
however, that the ISDSC is still expecting such an exercise to be organised
(refer par 7. c).
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Action taken
a.
The SMC discussed the exercise on Lake Malawi and agreed that the matter
will be discussed further at the February 2011 SMC, due to the issue that was
raised at the Ministerial Meeting with regard to this exercise.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
20.
The Committee recalled that the Defence Intelligence Sub-Committee was requested
to take appropriate action to ensure the distribution and promulgation of the Memorandum of
Understanding on Defence Intelligence Exchange to all Member States.
21.
Recommendations
a.
22.
The Chairperson should endeavour to obtain the Defence Intelligence MOU
before the 2010 SMC.
Action Taken
a.
Mozambique reported that, after various attempts to obtain the MOU, it is still
not yet available and further attempts will be made to obtain this MOU by 30
September 2010.
b.
The RSA will supply the document to the Secretariat by 5 September and the
Secretariat will distribute the document to all Member States.
After
distribution of this document, the item will be closed.
STRATEGY, DOCTRINE AND PROCEDURES
23.
The Committee recalled that, once the Concept of Operations has been approved, it
should form part of the SADC Standby Force (Maritime Component) Standard Operating
Procedures.
24.
Recommendations
a.
25.
The SA Navy recommended that a workshop be held with Namibia and
Angola to finalise a Concept of Operations. Angola and Namibia did advise
the Secretariat concerning this workshop. It was, however, determined that
such a workshop would not add any value as no SADC Maritime Strategy
existed at the time.
Action taken
a.
The Secretariat has received a draft integrated Maritime Security Strategy
from the African Union (AU) (which will be included in the SMC 2010 CD
ROM). This Strategy is the starting point for the development of the SADC
Maritime Strategy.
b.
The Secretariat had discussions with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS),
and they offered to assist (at no costs to Member States) with the
development of the SADC Maritime Strategy. A SADC Maritime Strategy,
SADC Maritime doctrine, a Concept of Maritime Operations and related
Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) must be compiled in conjunction with
the ISS, based on the AU draft Strategy.
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c.
Member States must nominate a delegate for this strategy working group.
These nominations must be forwarded to the Secretariat by 30 October 2010.
The countries involved are: Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, the RSA,
Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
d.
It was pointed out that the AU strategy is still in draft form that was to be
discussed at the 4th Sea Power for Africa Symposium in Libya. This
symposium, however has been postponed. Member States were advised to
study the document and provide inputs to the Secretariat by 30 November
2010. The document and inputs would then be further discussed at the
February 2011 SMC.
e.
The Secretariat will, in the meantime, liaise with the ISS to compile a draft
strategy for discussion at the February 2011 SMC.
ISDSC DOCUMENTATION
26.
Maritime Security. The committee recalled that with the specific reference to the
implementation of the International Maritime Organisation’s International Ship and Port
Security Code (ISPS Code), that all Member States must be compliant with this code.
27.
Recommendations
a.
28.
The Committee recommended that all non compliant Member States must
confirm compliance to the Secretariat by 30 Sep 09. All Member States must
forward written proof of compliance to the Secretariat by 31 October 09.
Action taken
a.
During further research it was determined that this is not a military
requirement in South Africa, as the South African National Ports Authority are
responsible for ISPS compliance.
b.
During the 2010 work session, Angola, Mozambique and Tanzania reported
that they are compliant under a similar ports authority to that of the RSA.
c.
The Secretariat will inform the ISDSC as per their request of compliance for
the above Member States excluding the DRC, Seychelles and Mauritius. A
report cannot be submitted for the DRC, Seychelles and Mauritius due to their
absence from the last two SMC Committee meetings.
SADC STANDBY FORCE
29.
The committee recalled that, at national levels, it is critical that SMC Member States
ensure that the involvement of their military planners is integrated into the proposed Maritime
Component and that when maritime pledges had been made and consolidated, the Chair
was to recommend those for acceptance by the OSSC.
30.
Action taken
a.
The following pledges were received by the Secretariat:
i.
Angola: 1 x Marine Platoon and 1 x Diving Team (6).
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ii.
Botswana: 2 x Boats and 1 Section of Divers (10).
iii.
Lesotho: To be confirmed.
iv.
Malawi: 4 Divers plus 1 Marine Officer.
v.
Mozambique: 1 x Marine Platoon.
vi.
Namibia: 1 x Patrol Ship and 1 x Marine Company.
vii.
South Africa: 1 x Replenishment vessel, 1 x frigate, 1 x submarine, 5
x Small Boats and 35 Divers.
viii.
Tanzania: 1 x Landing Craft (600 tons), 1 x Marine Special Forces
Platoon and 8 Divers.
ix.
Zimbabwe: 5 x Divers and 2 x Staff Officers.
Pledges from DRC, Mauritius, Seychelles, Swaziland and Zambia could not
be obtained due to their non-attendance of SMC Committee meetings. The
Secretariat will advise the OSSC of the pledges by 30 September 2010.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
31.
The SMC Working Group noted that there is no Maritime Officer at the SADC
Planning Element in Gaborone. It was recommended that a post be created for such an
officer on a three year rotational basis. The chairperson will submit this requirement to the
Def Com for their further action.
32.
Action Taken
a.
Mozambique reported that a letter has been forwarded to the OSSC with the
view of creating the post. No answer has been received as yet. Mozambique
will follow up with the OSSC in this regard. A copy of the letter will also be
forwarded to the Secretariat by 30 September 2010.
CO-OPERATION PLANS
33.
It was recalled that the SAR co-operation plan had to be studied and analysed.
Member States should organise their internal service structures to take action if and when
required.
34.
These plans are contained in the SMC 1 Chapter 4, and Member States were
requested to report to the Secretariat on the matter, by 30 April 2010.
35.
Action Taken
a.
All Member States reported that there are currently no changes to their plans.
Member States were reminded that their Cooperation Plans must be
continuously updated and the Secretariat must be duly informed.
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FORCE SUPPORT CO-OPERATION PLAN (MOZAMBIQUE)
36.
The Committee recalled that Mozambique had to present the Force Support Cooperation Plan to the Chairperson of the SMC by 26 February 2010. Thereafter it will be
distributed to all Member States.
37.
Action Taken
a.
The following feedback was provided:
i.
Angola. It was reported that there are updates to their ports. A copy
of their report will be provided to the Secretariat during the current
SMC which will be included in the 2010 SMC CD ROM.
ii.
Botswana.
Sir Seretse Khama Airport has been upgraded to
international status.
iii.
Mozambique. Upgrades have been completed to the new Maputo
International Airport. There are also plans to upgrade the airport at
Nacala to international status.
iv.
Namibia. It was reported that the port of Walvis Bay is currently being
upgraded and the airport at Walvis Bay has also been upgraded to
international status.
v.
South Africa. Upgrades were completed to Air Force Base Waterkloof
and all international airports have been upgraded prior to the 2010
Soccer World Cup.
vi.
Tanzania. It was reported that an upgrade to Dar-es-Salaam port has
been completed. This upgrade included a new port control tower and
the installation of two new heavy duty cranes at the container terminal.
A new international airport (Mbeya), has been constructed in the
southern part of Tanzania.
38.
The Committee decided that the information must now be incorporated in the Force
Support Cooperation Plan by Mozambique and this plan must be completed by 30
November 2010 and submitted to the Secretariat for further distribution to other Member
States.
NAVAL TRAINING CO-OPERATION PLAN (SOUTH AFRICA)
39.
The Committee recalled that all Member States had to peruse the contents of the
needs analysis report and approve the commitments contained in the report.
40.
Recommendation
a.
41.
The Committee recommended that Member States must report to the
Secretariat on this matter by 20 February 2010.
Action Taken
a.
Namibia and Zimbabwe submitted a report on training. The SA Navy Course
Schedules are distributed to all Member States on a regular basis.
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The Committee decided that Member States must pay special attention to
enhanced training interaction, the exchange of instructors, diving training,
Marine training etc between SADC Navies. This will further entrench and
encourage a spirit of cooperation between the various navies concerned. As
a result it was stressed that Member States must supply the required
feedback in writing during the February 2011 SMC.
NAVAL HYDROGRAPHIC CO-OPERATION PLAN (SOUTH AFRICA)
42.
It was recalled that the Secretariat was to communicate with the Transport and
Communications Sub-Committee of the SADC in order to determine the status (or not) of the
Naval Hydrographic Cooperation Plan. Should no positive reply be received, the issue will
be presumed to have remained at draft MOU status, and that no legal status has therefore
been achieved.
43.
Recommendation
a.
44.
The Committee recommended that the matter should be forwarded to higher
authority for deliberation. The Secretariat must forward a copy to the
Chairperson, where after it will be addressed with the OSSC.
Action Taken
a.
The Secretariat obtained a copy of the plan and it was forwarded to the
Chairperson vide VSH/R/311/10/8(SMC) dated 7 Feb 10.
b.
Mozambique reported that this matter is still under investigation due to the
fact that the Transport and Communications Sub–Committee of SADC is
currently inactive.
c.
It was recommended that the document be referred to the hydrographers of
all Member States for affirmation and confirmation. The document will then
be presented to the OSSC for their perusal.
NAVAL CO-ORDINATION AND GUIDANCE OF SHIPPING (NCAGS) CO-OPERATION
PLAN (SOUTH AFRICA)
45.
The Committee recalled that Namibia would host NCAGS during 2010 (The RSA will
supply the facilitators) and attention must be paid to the different roles played by both
countries. Namibia was further urged to invite other Member States.
46.
Action Taken
a.
A NCAGS exercise (Fairway Buoy) was hosted by Namibia from 2 to 18
August 2010.
Namibia reported that the exercise was conducted
successfully. The following countries participated: Angola, Botswana, Malawi,
Namibia and the RSA. Namibia will submit an exercise report to the
Secretariat by 30 November 2010.
b.
It was agreed that the RSA would host the training element for Exercise
Fairway Buoy in 2011 and that Angola would host the exercise in 2012. The
course date will be supplied by the Secretariat during 2011.
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MATTERS ARISING
SADC MARITIME RELATED CONFERENCES
47.
The Committee noted that at its 2006 Meeting held in Dar-es-Salaam, it was
recommended that the SADC Maritime Conference be held every two years (in between
‘Sea Power for Africa’ Symposia).
48.
49.
Recommendations
a.
The SMC decided that Botswana will host a conference for landlocked states
combined with a SCUBA diving refreshers exercise. The conference and
exercise was planned from 12 - 23 October 09. The Secretariat was further
required to assist with the preparation of the conference from 19 October 09.
b.
After deliberation, it was decided that the SADC Maritime Conference will be
combined with future alternative SMC meetings and that Mozambique will
host the conference during the 2010 SMC with assistance from the RSA.
Action Taken
a.
The SMC Landlocked Conference was successfully executed by Botswana
and they were commended by the ISDSC and all Member States;
refer par 7. b.
b.
The 2010 SMC Maritime Conference will be held in Maputo on Friday 27
August 2010.
ROLES OF NAVIES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AT SEA
50.
It was recalled that all SMC Member States must ensure that their internal legal
processes are followed; that national state lawyers study and recommend the acceptance of
this document to Member States, so that it may be accepted by the ISDSC.
51.
Action Taken
a.
An English copy was received and distributed to all Member States. English
and Portuguese versions will be placed on the 2010 SMC CD ROM.
b.
Tanzania, the RSA, Mozambique and Namibia, expressed legal compliance
and are adhering to the document. Angola is still awaiting the completion of
certain internal processes and it was indicated that they should be compliant
by 30 October 2010. The Secretariat will forward a letter to the ISDSC to
advise them of SMC compliance progress by 30 November 2010.
MARITIME CO-ORDINATION CENTRES
52.
It was recalled that the exchange of data and information between MCC-enabled
Member States’ needs to be standardised in terms of agreed protocols.
53.
Recommendations
a.
The Committee requested that the RSA send a team to Tanzania to inspect
the control tower for the purpose of standardisation. It is recommended that
the RSA visit the various centers by 30 January 2010.
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It was further recommended that Member States inform the Secretariat about
the state of readiness of the MCC in their respective countries by 30 October
09. The Secretariat will forward the basic requirements of a MCC to Member
States by 15 September 09.
Action Taken
a.
The RSA requested Ministerial approval for such a visit and it was envisaged
that a team would depart the RSA during May 2010. The Ministerial authority
for this visit was not granted, due to the fact that South Africa required a
detailed situation report on each member state’s MCC readiness before any
visit could be conducted.
b.
The basic requirements of a MCC, was sent to all Member States. No state
of readiness reports were received by the Secretariat and Member States
were urgently requested to forward the required information to the Secretariat.
Namibia advised that their MCC was operational, except for the mast, which
will be erected in collaboration with the RSA. The mast will be erected in
Walvis Bay from 1 to 14 September 10. The current contact details of the
Namibian MCC are depicted below:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
c.
002 646 420 17517
002 646 420 17631
[email protected]
The Tanzanian Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre (MRCC) details are
as follows:
Telephone:
+255 222129325/6
Facsimile:
+255 222129327
Mobile Phone: +255 715 88 6295
Email:
[email protected]
d.
The basic requirements for a MCC were again provided to members of the
2010 SMC work group.
e.
It was recommended that all the contact details (telephone, facsimile numbers
and e-mail addresses etc) of all Member States’ MCCs must reach the
Secretariat by 30 September 2010.
PENTATHLON AND SAILING REGATTA
55.
It was recalled that South Africa would host the games towards the latter part of
November 09, and invitations will be sent to Member States within the next few weeks.
Namibia will possibly host the games in 2010.
56.
Action Taken
a.
The 2009 Pentathlon was successfully executed by South Africa. The
following Member States participated: Angola, Malawi, Mozambique,
Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Namibia informed the Secretariat that,
due to inadequate pentathlon facilities, it would not be possible to host a
pentathlon in Namibia. Angola and Namibia are preparing for the possible
completion of infrastructure by 2015. The RSA offered to host a pentathlon in
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October 2011. Invitations will be distributed to Member States by 31 March
2011.
b.
The rules and regulations were distributed to all Member States. Angola
requested that a team from the RSA should visit to advise on the
establishment of the pentathlon infrastructure. Angola should submit a formal
request for such a visit from the RSA.
c.
Concerning the combination of a SAR exercise, kindly refer to par 10. a - e.
FEEDBACK FROM MEMBER STATES ON ATTENDANCE OF CONFERENCES,
SYMPOSIA AND SEMINARS
57.
The Committee proposed that SMC Member States give well-coordinated feedback
of important symposia, conferences, exercises, etc. which they had attended and from which
their colleagues could benefit. This could take place during a short session at the
commencement of each SMC Meeting. This information should be made available on the
SMC’s website.
58.
The Committee recommended that any member state attending any
symposium/conference/exercise must forward the information to the secretariat for
publication on the SMC website.
59.
Action Taken
a.
The Record of Proceedings on the Land Locked Countries conference held in
Botswana is included in the 2010 SMC CD ROM.
b.
The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held in Abu Dhabi in May
2010. The theme was ‘The Dire Need for a Maritime Security Strategy for the
Indian Ocean Rim Countries’.
c.
The Africa Partnership Station (APS) Planning Conference was held in Paris
from 21 – 25 June 2010. It was attended by Mozambique, the RSA and
Tanzania. The next planning session for APS 2011 will be in Dar-es-Salaam
from 8 – 10 September 2010.
d.
The 2nd Portuguese-Speaking Countries’ Naval Symposium was held in
Luanda from 30 June to 1 July 2010. The theme was ‘Naval Challenges in
the 21st Century’.
e.
Malawi, the RSA, Tanzania and Zimbabwe attended the 1st Regional Piracy
Workshop in Seychelles from 19 – 20 July 2010. The theme for this
workshop was ‘Developing a Regional Plan for Action Against Piracy in the
Western Indian Ocean’.
f.
Angola reported that an exercise, EXERCISE KWANZA, was held in Angola
from 23 May to 6 June 2010 in collaboration with the Central and East Africa
Economic Community. The theme of the exercise was ‘Performing of
Landing Exercises and Humanitarian Assistance to Displaced Populations’.
Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) to prevent illegal weapons trafficking was
also covered.
g.
The Committee decided that reports on all such seminars, conferences and
work sessions (i.e. content, matters arising, lessons learnt etc) must be
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submitted by attending members, to the Secretariat for distribution to all
Member States and for publication on the SMC website, within 30 days of the
event. Matters of strategic interest should be extracted and discussed further
among Member States at appropriate forums such as at the Maritime
Conference/s, Sea Power for Africa Symposia etc and, if necessary, the
agendas should be amended to accommodate these issues.
3RD SEA POWER FOR AFRICA SYMPOSIUM
60.
It was recalled that the Sea Power Resolutions must be presented to the principals of
Member States. It was further recommended that the Resolutions should be presented to
the OSSC by the Chair. The Resolutions were adopted as a working document of the SMC.
The Sea Power Symposium Resolutions must be placed on the agenda of future SMC
meetings. Member states should report to the Secretariat by 20 February 2010 on the view
of their principals concerning the Resolutions.
61.
Action Taken
a.
Angola and the RSA reported that the Sea Power Resolutions were
forwarded to higher authority but no further feedback was received. It is
suggested that the Resolutions must be forwarded to the OSSC for their
further inputs.
b.
As the Continent is busy drafting the integrated maritime strategy, there is an
urgent requirement for the appointment of a maritime expert. It was
recommended that the SADC Region should nominate a member to be
seconded to the AU Headquarters. This must be submitted to the OSSC for
their recommendation. Member States must forward their the names of their
nominated candidates to the Secretariat by 31 October 2010.
c.
It was recommended that there is the need to investigate centres of
excellence for training that can be used to enhance inter-operability between
Member States. Members should be nominated for training at these facilities
(i.e. Marine training in Mozambique or Angola; Peacekeeping training in
Zimbabwe etc) on a rotational basis. It was further pointed out that Member
States share interaction with overseas and other regional partnerships.
Resolutions adopted at these interactions should be shared among SADC
Member States. It was resolved that these issues be discussed further at the
February 2011 SMC in Namibia.
d.
The Chairperson of the Africa Sea Power Symposium (South Africa) reported
that he had received correspondence from Libya to say that the 3rd Sea
Power for Africa Symposium in October 2010 was postponed to 2011. The
Chair was encouraged to pursue this very important event in order to maintain
momentum.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
NEW FORMAT FOR FUTURE SMC MEETINGS
62.
The need was raised to assess whether the current format of the annotated agenda
is still relevant with regard to issues raised during the Opening Address and the Intelligence
Briefing of the 2010 SMC.
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Action taken
a.
It was decided that the first day be devoted to issues as mentioned above.
The Chief Delegates would be given time to reflect on these issues and to
obtain input, if required, from experts. Such issues should, however, be
submitted beforehand in order for the required expert input to be included.
Members should also submit matters of interest to be raised and discussed at
the next meeting to the Secretariat beforehand. The remaining two days will
then be devoted to normal SMC agenda items.
b.
It was decided that the following papers will be presented at the 2011 SMC in
Namibia:
i.
Angola. ‘Maritime Domain Awareness in the Gulf of Guinea, its
Impact on SADC and Lessons Learnt’.
ii.
Mozambique. ‘Naval Challenges in the 21st Century and their Impact
on SADC and a Strategy to Deal with these Challenges.’
ARCHIVES FOR SMC DOCUMENTATION
64.
The question was raised whether there was an archival/history record of previous
Standing Maritime Committees for reference purposes.
65.
Action taken
a.
The Secretariat confirmed that the records for the SMCs since inception have
been sourced. These will be placed in an Archive Folder on the SMC website
for easy access. The necessary information could be distributed by CD ROM
to those Member States requiring them. As the Secretariat only has
photographs from 2004, Member States with photographs of activities of the
SMCs through the years are encouraged to submit them to the Secretariat.
DEBRIEF ON EXERCISE GOLFINHO
66.
Namibia was requested to provide a debrief including lessons learnt on
EXERCISE GOLFINHO.
67.
Action taken
a.
Namibia explained that there were various elements of GOLFINHO that
provided certain challenges. They were therefore not in a position to deliver
the debrief at this stage.
b.
It was recommended that the Commander of the Maritime Element deliver a
debrief at the 2011 SMC in Namibia. The RSA undertook this responsibility
and Member States will be informed accordingly.
HOST, VENUE, DATES AND CHAIRPERSON FOR NEXT ANNUAL SMC MEETING
68.
Host and Venue. The SMC recommended that Lesotho host the 2012 SMC and
Maritime Conference in line with the spirit of cooperation between the littoral states and the
land locked states. The Committee decided that Namibia would host the 2011 SMC Annual
Meeting with the alternative being the RSA for Chairmanship of the Committee.
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69.
Dates of Next Meeting. The Committee recommended that the SMC Annual
Meeting for 2011 be programmed as follows:
a.
Work Session.
20 - 22 February 2011.
b.
SMC Meeting.
23 - 25 February 2011.
70.
Handing over the Office of the Chairperson for 2010/2011. The SMC Chair was
handed to Namibia by Mozambique.
CLOSURE
71.
The Committee thanked Rear Admiral Yotamu for his dedication and leadership
during his term of office as Chairperson of the SMC.
72.
Incoming Chairperson’s Remarks. These are attached as Appendix E.
73.
Outgoing Chairperson’s Closing Remarks. These are attached as Appendix F.
APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF THE MEETING
74.
The Committee approved the record of the meeting after perusal and which was duly
signed by Chiefs Delegates.
75.
The Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 17:00 on 26 August 2010.
76.
Approval. This record is mandatory with effect from 26 August 2010.
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APPENDIX A
INTERVENÇÃO DE SUA EXCELÊNCIA O CHEFE DO ESTADOMAIOR GENERAL, NA ABERTURA DA 16a REUNIÃO DO
COMITÉ MARÍTIMO PERMANENTE DO COMITÉ INTERESTATAL DE DEFESA E SEGURANÇA/SADC
Excelentíssimos Comandantes das Marinhas da SADC
Caros Generais e Oficiais Superiores;
Senhores Chefes das Delegações;
Caros Delegados;
Distintos Convidados;
Minhas Senhoras e meus senhores;
É com subida honra que temos o privilégio de presidir a cerimónia
solene de abertura desta XVI reunião do Comité Marítimo
Permanente do Comité Inter-Estatal de Defesa e Segurança da
SADC.
Em nome das Forças Armadas de Defesa de Moçambique, e em
meu próprio, apresento-vos as mais fraternas e cordiais saudações
a todos aqui presentes. Queremos ainda, de forma particular,
desejar boas vindas aos nossos visitantes e, ao mesmo tempo,
formular votos de uma estadia agradável e proveitosa, nesta
Cidade de Maputo, Capital da República de Moçambuque.
Esperamos que as condições criadas e colocadas à vossa
disposição facilitem a realização, com êxito, dos trabalhos
constantes da Agenda dos trabalhos.
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O presente encontro do Comité Marítimo Permanente que reúne
hoje os Comandantes das Marinhas das Forças Armadas dos
Países da SADC é um importante fórum para reflexão,
aproximação de perspectivas e entendimentos visando uma estratégia
comum. A sobrecarregada agenda e sua programação são prova
da importância de que se reveste a temática da cooperação entre
as Marinhas de Guerra da Região Austral.
A pertinência desta Reunião torna-se ainda evidente se
atentarmos, por um lado, às ameaças que o fenómeno da pirataria
coloca à segurança do mar, sem perder de vista que a nossa
região já foi vítima deste mal. E, por outro lado, se conjugarmos as
ameaças que a pirataria representa com o papel que o mar
desempenha no Comércio Internacional. Não ha dúvidas, portanto,
que a segurança marítima é essencial.
O mar é, igualmente, fonte de muitos recursos. Logo, a sua
protecção torna-se um imperativo, até para afirmar a autoridade do
Estado.
Como é sabido, para dispor-se de uma marinha de guerra à altura
dos desafios que ameaçam a segurança marítima, exige-se
avultados recursos financeiros, em termos de investimento, o que
está aquém das capacidades das nossas economias.
Do que precede, inferir-se, que a cooperação na segurança
marítima, pode mitigar as fraquezas económicas com que os
nossos países se debatem.
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Caros Delegados;
Distintos Convidados;
Minhas Senhoras e meus senhores;
Queremos acreditar que, no decorrer dos trabalhos desta reunião,
para além da habitual avaliação do grau de cumprimento das
decisões anteriormente tomadas, é fundamental fazer-se um
debate em torno dos constrangimentos que se colocam à
implementação e procurar-se soluções mais práticas para se atingir
os objectivos, tanto os definidos pelo CIEDS como os que
decorrem da necessidade de dispormos de uma força naval que
possa ser uma importante componente na nossa Brigada Regional
em Estado de Alerta.
Excelências,
Esta sessão tem lugar num momento em que a SADC, organização
de que fazemos parte, acaba de celebrar os seus 30 anos de
existência marcados por grandes sucessos na manutenção do
clima de paz e segurança, condição undispensável para o
desenvolvimento sócio-económico de cada um dos Estados
Membros, bem como para o estreitamento de uma cooperação e
integração mais profundo rumo à erradicação da pobreza que,
infelizmente continua a flagelar grande parte das população da
nossa região.
Caros presentes,
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Acreditamos que podemos tornar as nossas marinhas um
catalisador do desenvolvimento da nossa rica região. Estamos
condenados a fazer este desiderato alcançável e com sucesso.
Para terminar, reiteramos uma vez mais, os nossos sinceros votos
de bom trabalho.
Com estas palavras, declaro aberta a XVI da Reunião do Comité
Marítimo Permanente do Comité Inter-Estatal de Defesa e
Segurança/SADC.
MUITO OBRIGADO.
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APPENDIX B
REPÚBLICA DE MOÇAMBIQUE
MINISTÉRIO DA DEFESA NACIONAL
ESTADO MAIOR GENERAL
MARINHA DE GUERRA DE MOÇAMBIQUE
DISCURSO
DE
ABERTURA
POR
SUA
EXCIA
COMANDANTE DA MGM POR OCASIÃO DA REALIZAÇÃO
DA XVI REUNIÃO DO COMITÉ MARÍTIMO PERMANETE DO
CIEDS
¾ Sua Excia, Chefe do Estado-Maior General das FADM;
General de Exército,
¾ Excelentíssimos Comandantes das Marinhas de Guerra da
SADC,
¾ Digníssimo Secretário do CMP, CMG Fourie,
¾ Caros Delegados ao Grupo de Trabalho do CMP,
¾ Destintos Convidados;
¾ Minhas Senhoras e meus senhores.
Apraz-me endereçar as minhas boas vindas à todos os
Comandantes e às suas delegações a esta bela cidade de
Maputo, capital moçambicana e espero que se sintam em casa
e tenham óptima estadia.
Aproveito o momento para agradecer os Comandantes das
Forças Armadas da região que autorizaram a deslocação dos
delegados a esta reunião.
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Quero acreditar que o nosso encontro vai produzir resultados
desejados perante os desafios que se apresentam.
Caro Comandantes, gostaria antes, em vosso nome,
congratular a República da Àfrica do Sul por ter acolhido com
sucesso o Mundial de Futebol 2010 tendo demostrado a sua
capacidade e do Continente em geral em acolher e gerir um
dos maiores eventos globais.
Saudamos ainda a recente celebração dos 30 anos da
fundação da SADC celebrada a 17 de Agosto corrente.
Moçambique assumiu a Presidência deste Comité na XV
reunião realizada em Victória Falls no Zimbabwe em 2009 para
dar continuidade do trabalho iniciado pelo seu antecessor.
Angola durante o nosso mandato os nossos esforços foram
centrados na coordenação da execução das decisões tomadas
por este Comité naquela reunião. Várias actividades foram
levadas a cabo, sendo de destacar:
Os exercícios conjuntos de refrescamento nomeadamente: na
República da Àfrica do Sul – exercício “Good Hope IV”,
Namíbia – exercício “Golfinho” e Botswana, Conferência sobre
os Direitos, responsabilidades dos países da costa e do
hinterland.
Moçambique nesta linha de acções vai acolher a Conferência
Marítima e Exercício (DIVEX).
Caro colegas,
Temos presente que a nossa cooperação e esforço na
Integração Regional é de preservarmos paz e segurança nas
linhas de comunicação marítima, património da humanidade.
Excelência,
A nossa cooperação tem trazido grandes benefícios e ganhos
para as nossas instituições razão de a conversarmos e
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desenvolvermos cada vez mais. Os treinos conjuntos que
temos realizado são um testemunho evidente desta
cooperação.
Durante este mandato não foi possível esgotar os assuntos
deixados devido a complexidade políticos dos nossos países.
Apesar de, na minha modesta análise, considerar que durante
o nosso mandato fizemos juntos muitas coisas boas, é meu
dever chamar a atenção de todos os delegados ao facto de
que durante o mesmo período, assistimos ao recrudescimento
de pirataria que a partir do Golfo de Aden, na Somália, tende a
descer para a nossa região. Deste modo quero apelar aos
presentes para que durante esta reunião nos debrucemos com
alguma profundidade na avaliação deste fenomeno com vista a
visualizarmos as melhores estratégias de juntos enfrentarmos
esta grande ameaça à paz e estabilidade das águas da nossa
região.
A Presença dos delegados a esta reunião é manifestação clara
da preocupação que cada um dos nossos países tem em
relação aos desafios do mar e das águas interiores e a
confiança que os nossos Governos depositam neste fórum,
como a melhor alternativa de organização capaz de criar
cinergias para a imposição eficaz e eficiente da lei nas águas
da SADC é extremamente importante que cada um dos nossos
países, individualmente se preocupe em, a curto ou médio
prazo, criar um mecanismo único e multi-sectorial que tenha
competência de lidar com todos os assuntos ligados à
vigilância, controlo e fiscalização das suas águas nacionais.
Para além outras vantagens, este mecanismo permitiria melhor
consertação das posições das diversas instituições marítimas
do país, o que permitiria que cada um dos delegados a este
fórum (CMP) trouxe-se contribuições mais valiosos e de
consenso nacional.
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Para lograr sucessos nesta direcção, é bastante crucial que
continuemos e com maior intensidade e insistência a
sensibilizar as nossas hierarquias superiores e a sociedade em
geral sobre o vínculo que todos os países têm com o mar e a
necessidade de garantir estabilidade, segurança e livre uso
das linhas de comunicação marítimas e exploração regrada
dos recursos marinhos.
Temos a certeza de que o nosso sucessor saberá dar
continuidade aos nossos esforços para o alcance dos
objectivos precónizados pela nossa organização.
Senhores Comandantes,
Minhas Senhoras e meus Senhores,
Este evento ocorre numa conjuntura claramente favorável em
que na nossa capital está a decorrer a Feira Internacional de
Maputo – FACIM ao qual vos convido a visitar.
Para terminar, permitam-me reiterar os meus agradecimentos
a todos os participantes, desejar uma boa estadia e sucessos
nas deliberações.
Muito obrigado
Maputo, aos 25 de Agosto de 2010
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APPENDIX C
16TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STANDING MARITIME COMMITTEE OF THE
ISDSC: MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE: 22 – 26 AUGUST 2010 - RECORD OF
ATTENDANCE
CHAIRPERSON
R Adm P.C. Yotamu - Mozambique - Chief of Mozambique Navy
HEADS OF DELEGATIONS
PRESENT
REPRESENT
APPOINTMENT
Adm A. da Silva Cunha
Angola
Chief of the Angolan Navy Staff
Col M. Kgope
Botswana
Corps of Engineers Second-inCommand
Col R.J. Mokaloba
Lesotho
Commander of Special Forces
Col G.A. Ziyabu
Malawi
Outgoing Chief of Malawi Defence
Force Marine Unit
Capt (N) M.J. Magagula
Mozambique
Defence Advisor to Zimbabwe
R Adm P.H. Vilho
Namibia
Namibian Navy Commander
V-Adm J. Mudimu
South Africa
Chief of South African Navy
Maj-Gen S.S. Omar
Tanzania
Navy Commander
Brig Gen S.S. Khumalo
Zimbabwe
Director General Programmes,
Zimbabwe Defence HQ
SUPPORTING STAFF
R Adm Martinho F. Antonio
Angola
Head of Department of Hydrography
and Navigation
Capt (N) N. Fastudo Jùnior
Angola
SO1 Naval Military Information
Col M. Mukokomani
Botswana
Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff
Operations
Maj M. Nkabo
Botswana
Officer Commanding Aquatics Ops
Company
Maj L.D. Lichaba
Lesotho
Officer Commanding Rotor Wing
Maj H.B. Dzoole
Malawi
Incoming Chief of Malawi Defence
Force Marine Unit
Cdr M.L. Mulungo
Mozambique
Chief of Co-Operation MGM
Cdr T. Torres
Mozambique
Pemba Base Commander
Capt (N) A.P. Amungulu
Namibia
Chief of Naval Support
Cdr G. Pandeni
Namibia
Lt Cdr F.K. Negumbo
Namibia
SO1 Procurement, Research &
Development
SO2 Operations, Training & Doctrine
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REPRESENT
APPOINTMENT
SUPPORTING STAFF
R-Adm (JG) P.T. Duze
South Africa
Director Naval Policy & Doctrine
Capt (N) A.P. Katerinic
South Africa
Flag Captain to Chief of the Navy
Cdr N.V. Mahlake
South Africa
SO Maritime Co-Operation
Col J.E. Karia
Tanzania
Commandant Tanzania Naval Training
School
Capt O.S. Kimolo
Tanzania
Personal Assistant to Tanzanian Navy
Commander
Lt Col A. Muteranduwa
Zimbabwe
Staff Officer 1 Programmes & Costing
SECRETARIAT
Capt (N) L. Fourie
South Africa
Secretary
Cdr B. Stockton
South Africa
Administrative & Technical Support
Mr D. Duvenage
South Africa
Administrative & Technical Support
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APPENDIX D
2010 SMC MEETING: APPROVED AGENDA
ITEM AND SUBJECT
REMARKS
1. Welcoming and opening remarks by the Chief
of Staff of the Mozambique Defence Force,
General Paulinho José Macaringe.
2. Official photographs:
a. All delegates
b. Chief delegates
c. Working Group
Opening remarks by the Chairperson, Rear
Admiral P.C. Yotamu, Chief of the Mozambique
Navy.
OFFICIAL OPENING
OPENING REMARKS
ATTENDANCE
Secretary
INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Mozambique
TABLING OF THE ANNOTATED Work Session Chairman tables the annotated
AGENDA BY WORKGROUP
agenda for adoption as a working document for
the meeting. Note: Subjects in the annotated
agenda will become Items for the meeting.
ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
Chair
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR
DESIGNATE
Committee
REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION Chairperson
OF THE DECISIONS OF THE ISDSC
REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION Committee
OF THE DECISIONS OF THE SMC
MATTERS ARISING
Committee
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Committee
HOST,
VENUE,
DATES
AND Committee
CHAIRPERSON FOR THE NEXT
MEETING AND WORK SESSION
CLOSURE
Handing over of the Office of the
Chairperson for 2010/11
Incoming Chairperson’s Remarks
Outgoing
Remarks
Chairperson’s
Closing
Approval of the Record of the Meeting
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APPENDIX E
REMARKS OF THE INCOMING CHAIRMAN OF THE SMC OF THE ISDSC –
REAR ADMIRAL PETER H. VILHO, 26 AUGUST 2010
The outgoing chairperson and Host of the 17th Session of the SMC – Rear Admiral
Patricio Cancuta Yotamu
Esteemed Heads of Delegations
Distinguished Delegates
Ladies and Gentlemen:
It’s a great honour to be given this opportunity to deliver my remarks of acceptance
of the Chairmanship of the Standing Maritime Committee.
At the onset, and on behalf of my fellow delegates, allow me to register our deepest
appreciation for the excellent reception and kind hospitality afforded us by to the
Mozambican people and government.
Furthermore, I would like to thank the Mozambican Navy for successfully hosting this
meeting despite the numerous challenges. The facilities and working conditions were
above par; the staff was helpful and professional, and the food was delicious. All
these contributed to creating a conducive atmosphere for the successful conduct of
our meeting.
Allow me also to congratulate the outgoing Chairperson Rear Admiral Patricio
Yotamu for his leadership between the two meetings and for the outstanding manner
in which he presided over the proceedings of the meeting. Your contributions
towards the SMC issues during your tenure are a vivid example of a visionary and
vibrant leader committed to our decisions and recommendations. The intelligence
brief, the chairing of the meeting, the diving exercise, and the Maritime Conference;
all these epitomizes a committed leadership.
As I take over the Chairmanship of the Standing Maritime Committee, I am
convinced more than ever before that we are in a better position now to tackle the
challenges facing our region. Together we should develop ways and dedicate
adequate resources towards addressing common challenges to the maritime
dimension.
Finally, I will endeavor to do my best for our committee during my tenure in
accordance with the set Rules and Procedures. Together with the Secretariat we
affirm our commitment to our duties and functions. However, our efforts will only be
worthwhile if there is someone to appreciate them. I therefore, expect a full house in
Namibia. With this allow me to welcome you all to the Republic of Namibia for the
17th Session of the Standing Maritime Committee.
Thank You!
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CLOSING REMARKS OF THE OUTGOING CHAIRPERSON OF
STANDING MARITIME COMMITTEE CLOSING REMARKS TO
THE INTERSTATE DEFENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE
(ISDSC)
His Excellency the Incoming Chairperson, Admiral Peter Hafeni
Vilho
Dear Secretary of the Standing Maritime Committee
Regional Navy Commandants,
Dear Admirals and Generals,
Dear Colleagues of the Working Session,
Invited Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen.
I am convinced that during the two days of hard work in this
meeting you could observed that some of the planned tasks could
not be finished, for various reasons and will be placed on my
successors agenda, Admiral Vilho.
Right now, I would like to thank my colleagues, who contributed a
lot during my mandate for their good collaboration, so that the
planned program for execution, such as the Exercise in
Gaborone/Botswana and Maputo/Mozambique followed by the
Conferences, be a reality.
My special gratitudes have to be given to the Republic of South
Africa, especially to Rear-Admiral Mudimu for his support offered in
the preparation of the 16th Meeting of the SMC, on the allocation of
war-ships for the Exercise which we have just witnessed and the
Conference which we are having tomorrow.
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Admiral Mudimu could leave his heavy agenda to meet me so that
we can update the issues of which have to be discussed on the two
events of SADC interest, as well as items concerning the Exercises
in other Sub-Regions of the Continent.
My address could be senseless if I could not point out the big effort
and hard work of the SMC Secretariat, Captain-Navy L. Fourie has
been harmonizing the issues of our Committee.
The task is not that easy, it demands dedication and willingness.
We learnt a lot through our mandate and we are sure that there has
been maturity development on our side.
The exercise which we have been executing are the witness of our
union, for better maritime security, towards the fight against certain
situations that affect our Region, such as smuggling, illegal
immigration, human trafficking, drugs, pollution, piracy, to mention a
few, taking into account that the sea is a mean that facilitate
transport, export and import of goods for socio-economic
development of our countries. The intelligence briefing given
yesterday to this Committee has shown how important is our
interoperability to restrain the threats that affect our region.
We hope that this spirit of participation in the activities of this kind
continue in our organization, we would like that our plans of
organization become reality within short and medium term towards
the development of the Navy.
I appeal to all the delegates that when they return to their countries
they should proceed with whatever is within their reach to fulfill the
great vision of this Maritime Committee which is stability and peace
promotion through Maritime Military Cooperation as a contribution
to the efforts in progress with the aim of Regional Integration and
Socio-Economic Development.
I wish the successor, Admiral Vilho to move the boat forward
always counting with our collaboration. Good wishes to our
Standing Maritime Committee.
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I use this occasion to announce that one of the founders of SMC,
Colonel G.A. Ziyabu, is going to retire soon and this is his last
participation in this Committee. For his replacement he brought with
him to the Committee Major H.B. Zoole who becomes an official
member of our Organization. Could we please applaud to Malawi.
Now, it is the time of handing over the office of SMC to my
colleague from Namibia Admiral Peter Vilho. (Handing over
ceremony).
I declare closed the 16th Meeting of SMC.
MAPUTO, 26th August 2010
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