GUINEA: GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIP STATUS

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000257 SIPDIS E.O. 12598: N/A TAGS: EWWT EAID ECON EFIS MARR MCAP MOPS PHSA PINS SMIG SENV, SNAR, ASEC, GV SUBJECT: GUINEA: GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIP STATUS REF State 50488 ¶1. (U) Reftel requests that post solicit host country support for the Global Maritime Partnership (GMP). Guinea is fully engaged in the partnership and Embassy's Defense Attache Office is coordinating implementation of the GMP with the Guinean Government. Post will continue to work with the Government of Guinea on implementing GMP programs. ¶2. (U) As part of the Global Maritime Partnership, Guinea has recently completed installation of the Maritime Security and Safety Information System (MSSIS) for the Navy and Air Force. The Guinean Government is responsible for monitoring this system, which tracks ships coming into their waters and links into other West African systems. Guinea has upgraded sensor and x-ray systems that are used to inspect cargo at the ports. The Guinean Government has agreed to host an African Partnership Station (APS) ship visit and will allow U.S. to operate P3 Orion Aircraft at post's request. CARTER