Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09KUALALUMPUR99
2009-02-13 00:25:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Cable title:
MALAYSIAN COAST GUARD RECEIVES ITS FIRST U.S.
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UNCLAS KUALA LUMPUR 000099
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN, SCT, EAP/MTS, RSP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL MCAP MARR MY
SUBJECT: MALAYSIAN COAST GUARD RECEIVES ITS FIRST U.S.
COAST GUARD CUTTER VISIT
REF: 2008 KL 1003
UNCLAS KUALA LUMPUR 000099
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN, SCT, EAP/MTS, RSP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL MCAP MARR MY
SUBJECT: MALAYSIAN COAST GUARD RECEIVES ITS FIRST U.S.
COAST GUARD CUTTER VISIT
REF: 2008 KL 1003
1. (U) For the first time in its nearly four-year history,
the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) hosted the
port visit of a U.S. Coast Guard vessel. The 378-foot High
Endurance Cutter Boutwell arrived in the East Malaysia port
of Kota Kinabalu on February 4, 2009. The crew of 178 USCG
personnel spent three days training with their Malaysian
counterparts. For the members of the newly created MMEA, it
was instructive to tour the US ship and to compare
similarities and differences with counterparts from the 218
year-old USCG. Training focused on maritime law enforcement,
boarding procedures, and small boat operations and culminated
in a discussion of interagency coordination in mission
strategy, planning and operations. In addition, some thirty
personnel from both coast guards worked together to help
restore a wetlands conservation park in the City of Kota
Kinabalu. This community relations project and the visit
received widespread positive coverage by several Malaysian
newspapers. The visit was jointly coordinated by USCG,
Pacific Fleet, MMEA, NCIS, and Post.
2. (SBU) Comment: Coming on the heels of the October 2008
meeting of the heads of the U.S. and Malaysian coast guards
at USCG Headquarters in Washington and the successful
completion in November of the first Title 1207 funded
USCG-led training course in East Malaysia, the visit of the
Boutwell is another important milestone of the quickly
deepening bilateral relationship between MMEA and USCG
(reftel). What the MMEA lacked in experience receiving this
type of working visit - the MMEA normally provides security
for Navy vessels during port calls - it made up for in the
eagerness of its officers to ensure the success of the visit
and the enthusiasm of its personnel participating in the
training exercises and discussions. End Comment.
KEITH
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN, SCT, EAP/MTS, RSP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL MCAP MARR MY
SUBJECT: MALAYSIAN COAST GUARD RECEIVES ITS FIRST U.S.
COAST GUARD CUTTER VISIT
REF: 2008 KL 1003
1. (U) For the first time in its nearly four-year history,
the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) hosted the
port visit of a U.S. Coast Guard vessel. The 378-foot High
Endurance Cutter Boutwell arrived in the East Malaysia port
of Kota Kinabalu on February 4, 2009. The crew of 178 USCG
personnel spent three days training with their Malaysian
counterparts. For the members of the newly created MMEA, it
was instructive to tour the US ship and to compare
similarities and differences with counterparts from the 218
year-old USCG. Training focused on maritime law enforcement,
boarding procedures, and small boat operations and culminated
in a discussion of interagency coordination in mission
strategy, planning and operations. In addition, some thirty
personnel from both coast guards worked together to help
restore a wetlands conservation park in the City of Kota
Kinabalu. This community relations project and the visit
received widespread positive coverage by several Malaysian
newspapers. The visit was jointly coordinated by USCG,
Pacific Fleet, MMEA, NCIS, and Post.
2. (SBU) Comment: Coming on the heels of the October 2008
meeting of the heads of the U.S. and Malaysian coast guards
at USCG Headquarters in Washington and the successful
completion in November of the first Title 1207 funded
USCG-led training course in East Malaysia, the visit of the
Boutwell is another important milestone of the quickly
deepening bilateral relationship between MMEA and USCG
(reftel). What the MMEA lacked in experience receiving this
type of working visit - the MMEA normally provides security
for Navy vessels during port calls - it made up for in the
eagerness of its officers to ensure the success of the visit
and the enthusiasm of its personnel participating in the
training exercises and discussions. End Comment.
KEITH