7 May 2019

Programme aims to equip Cooks with tools to deter terrorism

From , 3:01 pm on 7 May 2019

Ports authority staff in the Cook Islands have taken part in a training programme to identify and protect against international marine terrorism.

The programme, which was facilitated by Maritime New Zealand, US Customs and Port Marlborough, is part of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code or ISPS for short which aims to enhance marine security globally.

Natasha Hallett of  Maritime New Zealand told Tim Glasgow about the programme.

Cook Islands port staff received marine terrorism protection training.

Cook Islands port staff received marine terrorism protection training. Photo: Twitter/ @MaritimeNZ