The Centre national de surveillance et de police des pêches (CNSP) in Guinea has concluded an extensive training program for 40 inspectors aimed at bolstering the country's maritime sovereignty. The training, which was held in two phases in September and October 2026, covered crucial topics such as maritime law, nautical safety, and inter-service synergy. This initiative was undertaken by the CNSP's Direction Générale, in line with the vision of Guinea's highest authorities and the guidance of the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy.
The training program equipped inspectors with modern surveillance skills, including maritime navigation, inspection techniques, and control of fishing gear. The curriculum also emphasized the importance of understanding and applying relevant legal texts. Aboubacar Mickael Sylla, an inspector who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, praised the initiative and highlighted the new knowledge and skills gained. He expressed the inspectors' commitment to applying their training to enhance control, surveillance, and sustainable management of Guinea's fisheries resources.
Souleymane Conté, a representative of the trainers, described the program as a successful exchange of experiences and knowledge. He emphasized that an inspector's role demands vigilance, impartiality, and discernment, and stressed the importance of verifying information and gathering reliable evidence. Conté encouraged the inspectors to maintain their rigor in order to ensure effective monitoring and enforcement.
The training program was deemed essential for effective maritime protection, with Inspectrice Kadiatou Bah, representing the préfet maritime, warning against isolated efforts to protect Guinea's maritime spaces. She emphasized the need for collective action and synergy among various stakeholders, including the Préfecture maritime, fisheries surveillance and control services, defense and security forces, and port authorities.
Guillaume Hawing, Director General of the CNSP, addressed the inspectors during the closing ceremony, highlighting the importance of human values, integrity, and legal rigor in their work. He reminded them of their status as judicial police officers and guardians of Guinea's maritime sovereignty, and stressed the need for impeccable performance in their duties.
Hawing also emphasized the critical role of inspectors in preserving Guinea's fisheries resources, cautioning that even the most effective interception operations can be undermined by poorly executed documentation. He praised the inspectors' courage and resilience in the face of challenges and encouraged them to maintain their performance and dedication to their duties.
The CNSP's training program is a significant step towards enhancing Guinea's maritime protection and preserving its national resources. With the inspectors now equipped with modern surveillance skills and a renewed sense of purpose, the country is better positioned to defend its maritime interests and ensure the sustainable management of its fisheries resources.
Key points
- The CNSP trained 40 inspectors in modern surveillance techniques to enhance maritime protection and preserve Guinea's fisheries resources.
- The training program emphasized the importance of collective action and synergy among various stakeholders in protecting Guinea's maritime spaces.
- The inspectors were reminded of their critical role in preserving Guinea's fisheries resources and the need for impeccable performance in their duties.
