In keeping with the country’s collaborative framework to strengthen cooperative partnerships with its regional and international partners, a Shiprider Agreement between The Bahamas, Guyana, and the Turks and Caicos Islands was recently signed.This agreement acts as an extension of each law enforcement agency, and allows them to observe, board and search vessels suspected of violating laws and regulations within a designated exclusive economic zone or on the high seas.Lieutenant Ronald McIntyre and Senior Petty Officer Neil McAllister of the Guyana Coast Guard will undergo instructions on Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Drills in preparation for their 30-day patrol. Lieutenant McIntyre will be placed as an officer of the watch where he will undergo practical evolutions in Bridge Resource Management, Emergency Drills and Ship Maneuvers. Senior Petty Officer McAllister will be given recurrency training in all Engineering disciplines.Police Constable Ernais Ewing of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Police Force, and TCI Regiment Marine Anderson Raphael will partake in vessel training onboard HMBS Bahamas for one week as they patrol in waters between The Bahamas and TCI, from November 9-15, 2022.This collaborative Maritime Law Enforcement effort is a part of Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s National Maritime Security Strategy to strengthen security cooperation relationships throughout the region to yield better results in the fight against illicit and unlawful activities that threaten national security.
