UK Border Force cutter in Mediterranean migrant rescue mission
Join Assistant Director Doug McLellan, Commander, Border Security Squadron of the UK Border Force at SMi's Offshore Patrol Vessels Technology conference and to hear more on recent operations.
- (1888PressRelease) April 08, 2016 - Border Force officers were among a rescue team that saved more than 100 migrants in the Mediterranean. HMC Protector, one of Border Force's cutters, was on patrol for Operation Triton south of Sicily when it was alerted by the Italian Marine Rescue Co-Ordination Centre to a migrant boat in distress.
Join UK Border Force's Assistant Director Doug McLellan at SMi's Offshore Patrol Vessels Technology conference taking place 8th - 9th June in London. The Commander will give an exclusive insight in the technical capabilities of the Cutters for humanitarian missions as well as the on- and off-board systems to monitor busy coastlines and open ocean.
>>> Secure your booking now at www.offshorepatrol.co.uk/1888. There is currently an early bird offer available; book by 29th of April to save £200 off the conference price.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
• Some of the world's biggest OPV producers for maritime organisations attending
• Extremely focused on new technologies available to OPV using nations across Europe and beyond
• Expert led panel discussions on international cooperation in operations and the future prospect for modular technologies
• Briefings from leading Navy and Coast Guard officers from around the world
• Learn about current and future national OPV platforms and how they enhance maritime security
• Discover how to optimise business potential by working with these countries
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Offshore Patrol Vessels Technology
8 - 9 June 2016
Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK
www.offshorepatrol.co.uk/1888
Contact e-mail: esharma ( @ ) smi-online dot co.uk
Contact tel: +44 (0) 207 827 6004
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Source: http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/news.nsf/articles/Border+Force+cutter+in+Mediterranean+migrant+rescue+mission+01062015132534?open
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