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VSH/R/311/10/10 (SMC) 14TH MEETING OF THE STANDING MARITIME COMMITTEE (SMC) OF THE INTERSTATE DEFENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE (ISDSC): LUANDA, ANGOLA: 25 TO 29 AUGUST 2008 INTRODUCTION 1. The Working Group session of the 14th Annual Meeting of the Standing Maritime Committee (SMC) of the ISDSC was held in Luanda, Angola, from 25 to 27 August 2008, and chaired by Rear Admiral Martinho. The Meeting of Chief Delegates over the period 28 – 29 August 2008 was chaired by Angola, and nine member states were present. OFFICIAL OPENING 2. The meeting was officially opened by the Angolan Deputy Minister of Defence, Honourable General Agostinho Fernandes Nelumba. The full text of his remarks is at Appendix A. This was followed by an opening address by the Chairperson, Admiral da Cunha, Chief of Angolan Naval Staff. The full detail thereof may be found at Appendix B. ATTENDANCE 3. Nine SMC member states were present, being Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. A written apology was received from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Swaziland and Madagascar, although indicating their intention to attend, were not present. Mauritius and Zambia were absent without apology. The Seychelles were welcomed back into the SADC, and will be officially invited to the SMC in 2009. The full attendance register is at Appendix C. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 4. The Committee was invited to adopt the Agenda of the meeting at Appendix D. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR – DESIGNATE 5. In the absence of the troika-designated Chairperson on the Organ on Defence and Security (Swaziland); the Commitee appointed Angola to continue as the Chair until Swaziland presents herself. REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISIONS OF THE ISDSC 6. The Committee noted that the ISDSC had accepted the report of the SMC, and had urged all member states to actively participate and attend the annual Meetings of the SMC. The SMC report, as given by Admiral da Cunha is attached as Appendix E. REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISIONS OF THE SMC CO-OPERATION ISSUES 7. Implementation of Plans and Decisions. The Committee recalled that at its Meeting in

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Mangochi, Malawi, it had recommended that:

a. Member states were to peruse the SAR Co-operation Plan documents (now available in English, French and Portuguese) and give feedback to the Secretariat, which were to be forwarded to Angola by 28 September 2007, for presentation to the OSSC.

b. Planning and analysis had to be made by South Africa with regard to SADC

Multinational Exercise resource requirements, with member states being engaged and invited to determine their contributions to Multinational Exercises. The plan was to be circulated to member states for comment by 31 December 2007.

c. The issue with respect to the conduct of SADC Multinational Exercises taking place

every two years was not raised or discussed at the OSSC in 2007. Accordingly, the next SMC Chair (Angola) was to raise this issue on receipt of the planning and analysis output from South Africa, delineated in the 2007 Record of the Meeting, and presented to the OSSC meeting in 2008. On approval, a change in the planning and the execution of the Multinational Force Preparation Plan (South Africa) will be required.

d. While some bilateral exercises were held, the SMC was of the opinion that these

initiatives should be strengthened. The Meeting agreed that bilateral exercises should be reported to the Chairperson, and included in Progress Reports.

e. SMC member states affirmed the importance of promoting and obtaining timely

approval from national authorities so as to undertake mandated actions, and agreed to consolidate efforts in this regard. Specific attention was to be directed at briefing principals in order to ensure awareness by higher authority of the aims and objectives of the SMC, and to ensure the concomitant allocation of resources.

8. Action Taken

a. In terms of the SAR Co-operation Plan, no feedback was received by the Secretariat, presumably because there are a large number of stakeholders within the SAR function; hence no comments were forwarded to Angola. Accordingly, no presentation was made to the OSSC with respect to the SAR Co-operation Plan.

b. In terms of the Multinational Exercises, member states are invited, as a matter of

course, to all multinational exercises planned and executed by South Africa. Exercises in 2008 included Exercise GOOD HOPE III, Exercise IBSAMAR I, Exercise ATLASUR VII. Member states will be receiving invitations to future exercises (to name two, Exercise CARAWAY & OXIDE) as well.

c. With respect to intra-SADC Multinational Exercises, Angola did not receive an

update of the plan from South Africa, and hence did not present this to the OSSC. d. No reports on bilateral exercises were received by the Chair. e. Generally, a survey indicated that three months’ time is sufficient to permit member

states to negotiate their bureaucracies.

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9. Recommendations

a. It is recommended that member states identify and coordinate SAR planning and exercises at national level. At military maritime/marines level, SMC member states should conduct exercises among each other.

b. With respect to multinational exercises - member states are urged to accept these

invitations, which will be sent timeously by South Africa. Participation in exercises should not be neglected, and the emphasis should not only be on member states having observer status.

c. With respect to SADC Multinational exercises; South Africa undertakes to develop a

‘Concept of Operations’ (centred around the pledges that SMC member states have made towards the Maritime Component of the SADCBRIG) for presentation to the Chair, who will present it to the next OSSC Meeting in 2009 for approval. Once approval has been given, South Africa – being in charge of the Multinational Force Preparation Co-operation Plan, is to produce a participative/inclusive plan for multinational exercises to be held by SADC member states.

d. The SMC stands by its recommendation of 2007 that bilateral exercises by member

states are to be encouraged, and that reports on any bilateral exercises should be forwarded to the next Chair.

e. In order to facilitate planning and budgeting, it is recommended that an SMC ‘naval

calendar’ be produced by the Secretariat, who will coordinate said calendar with the countries in charge of the various Naval Co-operation Plans.

10. Information Exchange. The Committee recalled that the Defence Intelligence Sub-Committee was requested to take appropriate action to ensure the distribution and promulgation of the Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Intelligence Exchange to all member states.

a. Appropriate action by the SMC was to have been taken on receipt of the document. b. Further, that Meetings of the SMC be preceded by briefings by the Defence

Intelligence Standing Committee (DISC) of the ISDSC, in order, inter alia, to provide clarity on key SADC positions.

11. Action Taken

a. The MOU on Defence Intelligence Exchange was signed by member states, whereas distribution to the SMC has not yet been achieved. The SMC Chair made contact with the Chair of the DISC about this issue, to no avail.

b. Therefore, the intelligence briefing to the SMC Meeting of 2008 has been arranged.

12. Recommendations

a. The 2008/2009 SMC Chair is to direct all effort towards SMC member states being given the MOU on Defence Intelligence Exchange.

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b. In future, the SMC Chair is requested to arrange for a intelligence briefing to be given to SMC member states at the start of the annual Meeting. Angola was commended on arranging for an international and regional briefing which had been be given.

13. Doctrine and Procedures. The Committee recalled that the Committee recommended that the DRC be required to submit a status report with respect to the initiation of inland water exercises to the Chair by 30 November 2007. Further, that landlocked countries with inland waters were encouraged to institutionalise Exercise INTEROP, doctrine and procedures in co-operation with coastal countries. 14. Action Taken. The report from the DRC remains outstanding. 15. Recommendations. It is recommended that the DRC, assisted by Angola, be given until the SMC in 2009 to complete their report on the initiation of riverine and inland water exercises and submit it to the Chair. Malawi undertakes to enter into the planning stage for the possible conduct of exercises on Lake Malawi between the three countries (Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania) sharing the lake. Botswana and Lesotho undertake to coordinate the planning of inland exercises. 16. Co-operation Plan Revision Guidelines. The Committee noted that member states were encouraged to continuously review/study the Co-operation Plans and submit proposed revision(s) to those states responsible for the co-ordination of Co-operation Plans. 17. Action Taken. No changes or proposed revisions in terms of the six Naval Co-operation Plans (South Africa for Multinational Force Preparation, Hydrography, Naval Co-ordination and Guidance for Shipping [NCAGS] and Naval Training, Mozambique for the Force Support Plan, and Angola for the Search and Rescue Co-operation Plan) were submitted by member states. 18. Recommendations. Member states are urged to continuously review/study the Co-operation Plans with a view to submit proposed revisions to the states responsible for the different Co-operation Plans. ISDSC DOCUMENTATION 19. Draft Strategic Indicative Plan for the Organ (SIPO). The Committee noted that it had urged member states to implement decisions of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO) on the Evaluation Workshop which directed all the implementing agencies to address those areas where limited progress has been observed. 20. Action Taken. Member states have taken note of the decision of the MCO as contained in the CD-ROM of the 2007 SMC Meeting. 21. Recommendations. Member states continue to remain abreast of decisions taken by the SADC’s higher implementing organs so as to give effect to command and control in the SADC. 22. Maritime Security. The committee recalled that with the specific reference to the implementation of the International Maritime Organisation’s International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS Code), the Committee recommended that:

a. The issue of non-involvement of Defence Agencies with respect to the

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implementation of the ISPS Code was to be raised at the OSSC Meeting held in May 2008.

b. The importance of ISPS Code compliance to member states’ maritime economic

interests is affirmed. Accordingly, those coastal and island states, which are not yet ISPS Code compliant, were urged to do as soon as possible.

23. Action Taken. A number of SMC member states reported that they had instituted co-ordination mechanisms at national level in order to ensure that ISPS Code compliance was achieved. 24. Recommendations. Those states who are not yet ISPS Code compliant, are urged to do so as a matter of national economic urgency. Further, member states are encouraged to be continuously aware of changes to ISPS Code regulations as issued by the International Maritime Organisation, so as to be ready to implement those; and thus remain compliant. SADC MARITIME CONFERENCE 25. The Committee noted that at its 2006 Meeting held in Dar es Salaam, it was recommended that the SADC Maritime Conference be held every two years (in between ‘Sea Power for Africa’ Symposia).

a. Members states were to be encouraged to offer Maritime or Defence topics for discussion at forthcoming SADC Maritime Conferences.

b. SMC member states were offered the opportunity to host the SADC Maritime

Conference. c. The Secretariat was to write a letter of invitation to Zimbabwe, requesting the hosting

of the 2009 SADC Maritime Conference. 26. Action Taken. The 3rd 'Sea Power for Africa' Symposium was to have been hosted by Egypt in 2008. When Egypt became unavailable, Kenya offered to host the event, but was overtaken by political events in that country. In order to keep the 'Sea Power for Africa' Symposium momentum going, the South African Navy has offered to host the 3rd 'Sea Power for Africa' Symposium in Durban, in February 2009. Therefore, it may be seen to be unproductive to host two such similar events in one year. The SMC Meeting commended South Africa on its initiative in this respect. 27. Recommendation. It is recommended that the next SADC Maritime Conference be scheduled for 2010. The Secretariat is to write a letter of invitation to Mozambique by June 2009, requesting the hosting of the 2010 SADC Maritime Conference. SADC BRIGADE 28. The Committee recalled that it had recommended at its last meeting held in Mangochi, Malawi, that:

a. The Secretariat was required to include all the available SADCBRIG documentation in the CD-ROM issued on completion of the meeting.

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b. That member states were encouraged to peruse the SADCBRIG relevant

documentation guidelines, and to revise and submit changes to South Africa by 30 November 2007.

c. Members were further invited to re-appreciate their maritime pledges to the Maritime

Component of the SADCBRIG, in line with the identified capabilities. These were to be communicated to South Africa, in order to facilitate the planning and analysis wrt Multinational Exercises, delineated above.

d. Once maritime pledges had been made and consolidated, the Chair was to

recommend those for acceptance by the OSSC. e. The identified Team (consisting of Angola, South Africa and Tanzania) were to

develop the Naval Component of the SADCBRIG Operational Structure and to present it one month after the conclusion of the execution of the Multinational Exercise, delineated under Co-operation Issues above.

29. Action Taken

a. Although hard copies of the SADCBRIG information were handed out, a technical problem prevented the electronic SADCBRIG information from being placed on the 2007 SMC CD-ROM. This will be rectified by ensuring that it is placed on the 2008 electronic data.

b. In terms of overall SADCBRIG information (as at par 28.b., above) no further

proposals were received by South Africa. c. With respect to the Maritime Component of the SADCBRIG, the identified team

were unable to meet, but this issue was discussed at the Maritime Conference held in Simon’s Town in June 2007. It was noted that since the initial pledges for maritime forces to form the Maritime Component had been raised, some inconsistencies and configuration control problems in the documentation had come to light. Angola proposed that the identified task team (Angola, South Africa and Tanzania) write a new report on the composition of the Maritime Component, accurately reflecting the contributions to be made by member states. South Africa proposed that the team meets and formulate their report during the period of 25 to 29 August 2008 during the SMC Meeting in Luanda. The proposal was accepted by Angola and Tanzania as well as other member states present. This report is included on the CD-ROM of the 2008 SMC Meeting.

30. Recommendations

a. At national levels, it is critical that SMC member states are to ensure that the involvement of their military planners are integrated into the proposed Maritime Component.

b. Once maritime pledges had been made and consolidated, the Chair was to

recommend those for acceptance by the OSSC.

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ROLES OF NAVIES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AT SEA 31. The Committee recalled that it recommended that Angola and Mozambique be afforded more time to finalise the document, and finalise the process to improve the Portuguese version of the document “SADC Guidelines for Multilateral Law Enforcement at Sea and Large Inland Water Bodies”.

a. Further, that once internal legal processes are complete, the process to have it signed at the ISDSC, through appropriate channels, is to commence.

b. In addition, the issue is to be tabled at the SMC Meeting in August 2008 for feedback.

32. Action Taken. Angola has finalised their internal legal processes, and will be in a position to give final feedback by the next (2009) SMC Meeting. 33. Recommendations. All SMC member states ensure that their internal legal processes are followed; that national state lawyers study and recommend the acceptance of this document to member states, so that it may be accepted by the ISDSC. DOCUMENT CONFIGURATION CONTROL 34. International Publications. The Committee recalled that at its previous meeting the SMC adopted the Multinational Maritime Operations Manual (MMOPS) and its associated manuals as a basis from which to develop standardised SADC maritime doctrine, and recommended that the matter be vigorously pursued by South Africa via appropriate NATO entities. 35. Further, that South Africa, which hosted a NATO maritime delegation at the end of August 2007, was to take on the issue directly with the Commander, NATO Maritime Component. It was an imperative that the urgency of the MMOPS issue be stressed with this delegation. 36. Action Taken. The issue was raised at the RSA-United Kingdom Defence Committee meeting held in London in March 2008. The UK had agreed to act as the patron in order to obtain these publications on behalf of the SADC’s SMC. The Chief of the SA Navy will sign a letter addressed to the NATO Maritime Component Commander, Admiral Stanhope, after which the authority should be given for the publications to be distributed to SMC member states. South Africa will act as the distribution and configuration control authority on behalf of the SMC. 37. Recommendations. South Africa needs to expedite the attainment of the MMOPS publications in order to ensure standard operating procedures and a common maritime doctrine for the SMC. While this issue is being pursued, it does not preclude the task team from analysing further alternatives. SEARCH AND RESCUE CO-OPERATION PLAN (ANGOLA) 38. Restructuring of the SAR Plan. The Committee recalled that SMC member states study the amended SAR Co-operation Plan and submit final comments to Angola by October 2007.

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a. Should no comments have been received, the document is to be promulgated and distributed by the Secretariat, in the SMC publication SADC SMC1 (Organisation and Co-operation: Standing Maritime Committee) as the approved version.

b. Further, that all the various SAR Agencies in SADC member states be approached to

establish an Agreement between all SADC member states with respect to SAR. 39. Action Taken

a. No comments or proposed amendments were submitted to Angola, and the SAR Co-operation Plan may therefore be regarded as having been accepted as the official SAR Co-operation Plan for the SMC. The Secretariat will ensure that the SAR Co-operation Plan is distributed to SMC member states.

b. Most SMC member states are well aware of the conditions and criteria under which

the Departments of Defence are required to render assistance and/or provide assets and resources for SAR. Agreements and standard operating procedures which ensure pro-active management of Search and Rescue appear to be in place.

40. Recommendations.

a. SMC member states are urged to become au fait with the details of the SAR Co-operation Plan, so that appropriate and expeditious action can take place when the situation demands.

b. At military maritime/marines level, SMC member states should conduct exercises

among each other; with Exercises INTEROP EAST and INTEROP WEST being used as the platforms for SAR training.

FORCE SUPPORT CO-OPERATION PLAN (MOZAMBIQUE) 41. Re-evaluation of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Force Support Co-operation Plan. The Committee recalled that at its 2006 Meeting in Dar es Salaam, it had recommended that Mozambique was to re-work the SOPs. The SOPs are linked to its Force Support Co-operation Plan incorporating the recommendations made in the paper evaluation done by South Africa. However, it was noted that the non-attendance of Mozambique at the 2007 SMC Meeting held in Mangochi, Malawi, had precluded the delivery of a progress report. Accordingly, the Committee recommended that Mozambique be required to submit a status report to the Chair by 30 November 2007. 42. Action Taken. At the same time, internal re-structuring of SADC matters had delayed Mozambique’s ability to produce a progress report. In view of these factors, Mozambique requested an extension to the end of February 2009 in order to complete the task. 43. Recommendations

a. The Committee recommended that Mozambique, assisted by South Africa, be granted until the end of February 2009 to write this report and submit it to the Chair, for distribution to and comments by SMC member states within a set time frame. The aim of the report should be to ensure that maritime force support capacity-

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building takes place in the region. b. Further, in view of the upgrading of harbours and port facilities in the SADC region;

SMC member states are urged to supply Mozambique with updated information regarding new and improved facilities and infrastructure.

NAVAL TRAINING CO-OPERATION PLAN (SOUTH AFRICA) 44. Establishment of a SADC Centre of Excellence for Naval Training. The Committee is invited to recall that it had approved the Naval Training Co-operation Plan.

a. That it had recommended that the Committee should appoint an SMC Task Team by name, and that it had mandated the Task Team to implement the Education, Training and Development (ETD) appreciation as specified in the Naval Training Co-operation Plan.

b. Further, that it had approved the concept of progressing satellite Centres of Training

Excellence in each SMC member state. c. In addition, the Committee mandated that the approval of principals for the

progressing of exploration of donor funding to SMC member states be sought. 45. Action Taken

a. It was noted that very successful bilateral and multilateral training relationships had been consolidated between member states during the course of the previous year. However, the need for formalising such training relationships was now critical.

b. Accordingly, the task team convened during the Work Session of the SMC in Luanda.

All necessary data were gathered in order to complete the needs analysis. c. The report will be attached on the CD-ROM of the 2008 SMC Meeting. The

Secretariat will distribute CD-ROMs via diplomatic channels to those countries which were not present during the SMC Meeting of 2008.

46. Recommendation

a. The Committee recommended that all member states peruse the contents of the needs analysis report and approve the commitments contained in the report.

c. Member states are to advise South Africa via the Secretariat regarding the approval by

their principals of the contents of the report by 30 September 2008. c. In order to commence implementation, SMC member states are requested to provide

their training schedules within the domains identified in the report, to South Africa via the Secretariat by end November 2008.

d. Member states are to report their levels of implementation of the adopted plan by

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NAVAL HYDROGRAPHIC CO-OPERATION PLAN (SOUTH AFRICA) 47. The Committee is invited to recall that it had recommended that the SMC Chair, assisted by its Secretariat, requests the SADC Secretariat, through the OSSC Chair, to provide the current status of the document (MOU on “Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection”) in question.

a. The Secretariat was to liaise with Chief of Policy and Plans, Department of Defence (South Africa) in order to determine the status of the document.

b. Further, should the document not be obtained, the document is to be regenerated by

South Africa, in consultation with member states. c. In addition, member states were required to give feedback to the annual Meeting of

the SMC wrt the status of Hydrography at respective national levels. 48. Action Taken.

a. The Secretariat has determined that the draft MOU was dated 6 February 1998 was an Annexure to the Protocol on Transport Communications and Meteorology in the SADC of 24 August 1996. The Committee accepted the offer by Angola to locate the Protocol on Transport Communications and Meteorology in the SADC of 24 August 1996 so as to determine the status of the document in question. The booklet ‘Protocol on Transport Communications and Meteorology’ (in Portuguese) was produced and the layout given to the Committee. Although the Protocol refers to Annexures that may be produced, the Annexure on “Maritime Safety and Environmental Protection” was not contained in the Protocol.

b. Member states gave feedback to the Committee with respect to their membership of

the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) or the Southern African and Islands Hydrographic Commission (SAIHC) and also indicated which government department had the responsibility for hydrography.

49. Recommendations

a. The Secretariat was to communicate with the Transport and Communications Sub-Committee of the SADC in order to determine the status (or not) of the document in question. Should no positive reply be received, the issue will be presumed to have remained at draft MOU status, and that no legal status has therefore been achieved.

b. Although not all SMC member states’ navies or marines are directly responsible for

hydrography at national levels, there has been a steady increase in membership of either the IHO or the SAIHC. Further, those member states which were unable to report on their membership status were requested to confirm their membership of either organisation and by which state department at national level. A list of responsible departments will be displayed on the SMC website, together with the SMC Hydrographic Co-operation Plan.

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50. The Committee is invited to recall at its 2007 Meeting held in Malawi, it had recommended:

a. That all SADC members participate in Exercise FAIRWAY BUOY and nominate delegates by 26 May 08.

b. That the SMC Chair advise the ISDSC that the SATIOSWG NCAGS organisation be

considered for incorporation in the SADC BRIG Force Element structure. c. The proposed SATIOSWG website be linked to the SADC SMC Website. d. That South Africa maintain and update the SATIOSWG website. e. All SADC members obtain and utilise the RSA NCAGS signal and writing system for

exercise and operational use. f. All littoral SADC members to forward area / sea boundary information with adjacent

countries to the SA Navy by June 2008 for compilation and promulgation by the SA Naval Hydrographer.

g. That South Africa remains the chair of the SATIOSWG for July 2009, until advised

to the contrary. h. That the next four Exercise FAIRWAY BUOY for July 2009 are conducted by South

Africa, unless advised to the contrary. 51. Action Taken.

a. The SATIOSWG website has been established, the address being www.ncags.co.za. It is currently running on the Institute for Maritime Technology (IMT) server.

b. The SATIOSWG is not linked to the SMC website at present, the ISDSC website

must first be established. c. The boundaries have been agreed on, being only SAR boundaries; with national

boundaries having been excluded. d. The next two Exercise FAIRWAY BUOY (ie in 2009 and 2010) will be hosted by

Namibia and coordinated by South Africa. Directly afterwards, Namibia will Chair the associated SATIOSWGs.

52. Recommendations

a. That the Chair approaches the Defence Chiefs Committee in order to obtain permission for the NCAGS website be linked to the SADC website, given that the ISDSC does not have its own website.

b. That the Chair exhorts the OSSC to ensure that all website material is available in

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c. It has been noted that NCAGS support is limited to a few countries which regularly attend the NCAGS exercises, courses and associated activities. The Committee vigorously encourages all SMC member states to actively participate in NCAGS activities.

MATTERS ARISING 53. Non-Attendance of Member States at SMC Activities. The Committee is invited to recall at its 2007 Meeting held in Malawi, it had noted that the non-participation by certain member states continued, and that it had recommended that the SMC Chairperson formulate a letter to all member states reiterating the importance of the SMC, and highlighting the ruling by the DSC that non-attendance would be negatively sanctioned. 54. Further, that it had recommended that initiatives be explored to ensure the interest and attendance of both landlocked and coastal countries. Such initiatives might include seminars and the like, with cardinal issues pertaining to the importance of the sea being discussed. 55. Action Taken. The attendance at the 2008 SMC Meeting indicated a commendable improvement in that 9/15 countries participated. The Meeting was of the opinion that pressure should be maintained via the Defence Chiefs Committee or the ISDSC. Further, it was agreed that it was good diplomatic practice for countries to inform the Chair in advance in cases of anticipated non-attendance. 56. Recommendations

a. The increase in attendance at the SMC was commended. b. SMC member states are to ensure that the information with respect to their nodal

points remains correct. c. The SMC is of the opinion that there is a dire need for exchange of information with

landlocked states’ military leadership with a view to affirming their rights and responsibilities with respect to maritime issues and all other aspects of sea power. The SMC proposed the institution of a series of workshops to address these issues. A target of at least two countries should be set for the period leading up to the next SMC. Planning, participation (by target and hosting countries) and execution will be coordinated by South Africa. Further, the Chair is to share this concept with the Defence Sub- Committee at their next meeting.

57. Communication. The Committee is invited to recall that at its 2007 Meeting held in Malawi, it was recommended that the SMC should establish its own website which will later be linked to the ISDSC website; and that South Africa had reported that the SMC website had been established, and was ready to be officially launched on approval by the ISDSC. The website address is http://www.navy.mil.za, and that it had recommended that the Chair re-submit the issue for consideration by the ISDSC through the Defence Sub-Committee for approval. 58. Action Taken.

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website. b. Accordingly, the Chair has requested Defence Sub-Committee permission for the

SMC website to be linked to the SADC server/website. The Committee is awaiting a response.

59. Recommendation

a. That the Chair exhorts the SADC to ensure that all website material is available in English, French and Portuguese.

60. Naval Co-operation. The committee is invited to recall that at its 2007 Meeting held in Malawi it had recommended that:

a. Approval be granted to Namibia and South Africa to host the pentathlon and sailing regatta in Namibia in June 2008; and that full participation by SMC member states was to be encouraged.

b. Further, that timely communication be made to member states, detailing which

modalities will comprise elements of the naval pentathlon, in order to facilitate preparation.

c. A video, in which the details of the pentathlon are outlined, was shown, and a copy

handed to each Chief Delegate. 62. Action Taken. For organisational reasons, the dates have had to be shifted to starboard, the new dates now being 27 October to 7 November 2008. Letters of invitation have been sent to all SMC member states, with original invitations being handed to the Chief Delegates. A CISM video, laying out the format of the naval pentathlon was handed to each delegation. 63. Recommendations

a. Members states were encouraged to attend and make this evolution a successful one. b. The event should be held annually, each year having a different host nation. c. During 2009, South Africa will send a team to evaluate the naval pentathlon and

sailing regatta facilities in terms of suitability for Namibia hosting the event in the following year. South Africa will also host these naval games and sailing regatta in October/November 2009. Namibia has offered to host the pentathlon and sailing regatta in 2010, with dates to be transmitted to SMC member states timeously.

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a. Were to investigate the potential information available within their country. b. Were to investigate the location for the MCC. c. Were required to prepare for a joint investigation team to assess the potential of their

contribution. d. That a MCC be implemented in Namibia as a pilot initiative, with progress being

reported at the SMC of 2008. 65. Action Taken. Discussions between Namibia and South Africa have led to notion that the MCC could be co-located with its operations room. To this end, the MCC, for all practical purposes, is already complete (radar, internet, radio, telephones, facsimile machine; with the outstanding item being the erection of the HF radio antennae). 66. Recommendations

a. South Africa is to present its MCC implementation plan to member states so that the planning becomes transparent, by the end of October 2008.

b. Insofar as this is possible, it is recommended that the MCC be co-located with

existing operations room facilities; which will reduce duplication of facilities and equipment.

c. The exchange of data and information between MCC-enabled member states needs

to be standardised in terms of agreed protocols, to be part of the implementation plan to be presented by South Africa. Namibia and South Africa to commence the regularised exchange of data by November 2008.

d. Angola has indicated that it is in the process of creating a maritime surveillance

centre, which should be operational during 2009. It is proposed that the team from South Africa visits the MCC prior to its operationalisation in order to ensure standardisation.

67. Feedback from Member States. The Committee proposed that SMC member states give well-coordinated feedback of important symposia, conferences, exercises, etc. which they had attended from which their colleagues could benefit. This could take place during a short session at the commencement of each SMC Meeting. This information should be made available on the SMC’s website. HOST, VENUE, DATES AND CHAIRPERSON FOR NEXT ANNUAL SMC MEETING 68. Host and Venue. The Committee accepted the offer from Zimbabwe to host the next SMC Annual Meeting in Victoria Falls, with the alternative being Lesotho. 69. Dates of Next Meeting. The Committee recommended that the SMC Annual Meeting for 2009 be programmed as follows:

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a. Work Session. 24 - 26 August 2009. b. SMC Meeting. 27 - 28 August 2009.

70. Handing over the Office of the Chairperson for 2008/2009. The SMC Chair was retained by Angola until the issue of the Chairpersonship with Swaziland is resolved. CLOSURE 71. Lesotho’s Chief Delegate. The re-appointment of Brigadier General B.R. Posholi would mean that the 2008 SMC Meeting is his last attendance. The Committee recorded its heartfelt appreciation to Brig Gen Posholi for his contribution to the SMC, of which he has been a member since its inception in 1995. 72. Chairperson’s Remarks. The Chairperson made concluding remarks. 73. Closing Remarks. These are attached as Appendix F. APPROVAL OF THE RECORD OF THE MEETING 74. The Committee approved the record of the meeting after perusal and which was duly signed by Chiefs Delegates. 75. The Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 1200B on 29 August 2008. 76. Approval. This record is mandatory with effect from 29 August 2008.

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APPENDIX A

REPÚBLICA DE ANGOLA MINISTÉRIO DA DEFESA NACIONAL

GABINETE DO MINISTRO

DISCURSO DE SUA EXCELÊNCIA GENERAL KUNDI PAIHAMA, MINISTRO DA DEFESA NACIONAL, À SER PROFERIDO NA 14ª REUNIÃO ANUAL DO COMITÉ MARÍTIMO INTERNACIONAL DA SADC.

_ Sua Excelência Camarada Almirante Augusto da Silva Cunha “Gugú”, Chefe do Estado Maior da Marinha de Guerra Angolana e Actual Presidente do Comité Marítimo Permanente;

_ Excelências Caríssimos Irmãos Chefes de Delegações das Marinhas da SADC;

_ Excelências Camaradas Generais e Almirantes, convidados a esta cerimónia;

_ Excelências Senhores Delegados;

_ Minhas Senhoras e Meus Senhores;

Foi com muita honra e enorme satisfação que recebi o amável convite de Sua Excelência Camarada Almirante Augusto da Cunha, Chefe do Estado Maior da Marinha de Guerra Angolana, para presidir a cerimónia de abertura, desta importante reunião de carácter internacional. Por outro lado, quero em nome do Governo da República de Angola, desejar às Suas Excelências votos de boas vindas e de boas estadas no nosso País.

Excelências;

Minhas Senhoras e Meus Senhores.

Angola assumiu o Mandato da Presidência do Comité Marítimo Permanente do CIEDS da SADC na 13ª reunião Anual realizada de 24 á 25 de Agosto de 2007 em Mangochi, República de Malawi e prepara-se para entregar o mandato que terminará no final deste encontro, ao país que for indicado para o efeito.

Como é consabido por Suas Excelências, a República de Angola não só assumiu a presidência do Comité marítimo, mas de todo o órgão de Defesa e Segurança da SADC, cujo mandato findou há poucas semanas.

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Durante o exercício da Presidência, a nossa capital foi anfitriã de várias reuniões dos Comités que integram o CIEDS, e nelas foram analisados e encontrados os pertinentes consensos sobre assuntos diversos, que preocupam.

A Cooperação regional no domínio da Segurança Marítima, assume-se como tarefa de capital importância, na medida em que o mar é um património da humanidade, em que nenhum País poderá só por si impor a sua vontade nem garantir a segurança integral em aspectos ligados à Hidrografia, á Busca e Salvamento (SAR), à poluição marinha, à imposição da lei no mar e outras questões que se traduzem na segurança marítima internacional.

Todas as questões que se prendem com o mar, são bastante melindrosas e as discussões são geralmente acaloradas e longas.

Excelências;

Minhas Senhoras e Meus Senhores.

No último encontro, ficaram pendentes várias questões de importância fulcral para a segurança marítima dos países da região.

Alguns pontos tiveram certo desenvolvimento, mas outros lamentavelmente continuarão a constar das próximas agendas, na medida em que vários problemas se colocam, tais como os relacionados às diferentes tutelas sobre os assuntos do mar nos países da região; a necessidade de conformação do direito interno em algumas áreas, dos países da região por forma a harmoniza-lo, como também problemas que se prendem com diferentes níveis de desenvolvimento das marinhas da região; Refiro-me também ao facto de que muitos países não possuem litoral, para além de concorrerem com o mesmo propósito a mais uma organização de âmbito regional, ligado às questões da segurança marítima.

Entre os pontos importantes abordados na última reunião que consta das recomendações, está a necessidade de conformar a lei do mar, dos países com litoral, com a Organização Marítima Internacional. Neste particular, continua a trabalhar com vários especialistas, ligados a matéria para encontrar a melhor solução.

Excelências;

Minhas Senhoras e Meus Senhores.

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No tocante às questões que se prendem com a Salvaguarda da Vida no Mar e a Busca e Salvamento, Angola tem vindo a trabalhar em questões de ordem conceptual, e espera nos próximos tempos possuir os meios necessários para poder assumir os seus compromissos tanto regionais como internacionais, concernentes ao assunto.

Encorajo os países da região, sem litoral, membros de pleno direito do Comité Marítimo Permanente do CIEDS, a oferecer um maior engajamento nas questões que constituem agenda deste encontro, pois que, não obstante não serem banhados pelo mar, beneficiam desta tão importante via, para o desenvolvimento de seus países, na medida em que grande parte do seu comércio internacional flui à partir do mar, com o concurso dos estados vizinhos.

Nesta base, o mar é um património universal e como tal a participação activa de todos é fundamental e indispensável.

Excelências;

Minhas Senhoras e Meus Senhores.

As Marinhas da Região têm beneficiado da cooperação com as suas congéneres, sobretudo no âmbito da formação de quadros.

Contudo, as diferenças de desenvolvimento, problemas económicos e muitas das vezes as diferenças de língua, têm obstado a que tal cooperação se amplie; porém, não deixamos de realçar aqui e agora que as ofertas das acções de formação, têm sido de grande valia para as nossas marinhas, assim como a participação nos exercícios militares conjuntos, à exemplo do recentemente realizado na República da África do Sul, denominado EXERCÍCIO NAVAL FAIR BUOY, sob os auspícios da Marinha de Guerra Sul Africana e outros com países de outras regiões, em que são convidados a participar oficiais das Marinhas da Região, como observadores.

Excelências;

Minhas Senhoras e Meus Senhores.

Para terminar, espero que esta reunião se traduza numa maior aproximação entre as marinhas da região pois são chamadas a cooperar muito estreitamente para salvaguarda e segurança do nosso espaço marítimo.

Declaro aberta a 14ª Reunião do Comité Marítimo Permanente da SADC.

Muito Obrigado.

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OPENING ADDRESS BY THE ANGOLAN VICE-MINISTER OF DEFENCE, THE HONOURABLE GENERAL AGOSTINHO NELUMBA “SANJAR” DELIVERED AT THE 14TH MEETING OF THE STANDING MARITIME COMMITTEE OF THE INTER STATE DEFENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE: LUANDA, ANGOLA: 25 – 29 AUGUST 2008 Chief of Staff of the Angolan Navy and current Chairperson of the Standing Maritime Committee, Admiral da Cunha Dear brothers, heads of delegation of SADC Naval maritime states; Generals and Admirals invited to this official opening ceremony; Distinguished delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen; It was with great honour and privilege that I received the kind invitation by Admiral Augusto Cunha, Chief of the Angolan Navy, to officiate at this important meeting of an international nature. Let me at this juncture welcome you all on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Angola to our country, and wish you a pleasant stay. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen Angola has taken over the chairpersonship of the Standing Maritime Committee of the ISDSC during the 13th Annual Meeting, held on 24 – 25 August 2007 in Mangochi, Republic of Malawi and is preparing to hand over the chair at the end of this meeting to the elected incoming chair. As you will be aware, the Republic of Angola did not only take over the Chair of the Standing Maritime Committee, but also that of the SADC Organ of Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation, whose tenure came to an end a few weeks ago. During the Chairpersonship of the Organ, our Capital city hosted a number of meetings of the committees of the ISDSC, and during these meetings different issues of concern for the Community were reviewed and consensus reached. Regional co-operation in the area of maritime safety is of paramount importance as the sea is a human heritage, where no country alone can impose its will or ensure an integral security on matters pertaining to hydrography, search and rescue, sea pollution, law enforcement at sea, and other aspects related to international maritime safety. All matters concerning the sea are quite intricate and the discussions are generally heated and lengthy. Navy Chiefs, ladies and gentlemen

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In the last meeting a number of issues of critical importance for maritime safety of countries of the region remained outstanding. Some items saw development, but others unfortunately will remain on our next agenda. A number of problems such as those related to different stakeholders on issues of the sea in member states, the need to align domestic legislation of countries of the region in some areas so that legislation is harmonised, as well as problems related to different levels of development of the region, were raised. Let alone the fact that countries are landlocked, in addition to reporting with the same purpose to more than one organisation dealing with maritime safety issues at the regional level. Amongst others, important issues discussed in the last meeting, as reflected in the recommendations, included the need to align the Law of the Sea of Coastal countries to that of the International Maritime Organisation. Accordingly, various experts continue to work on this matter in order to find the best solution. Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen On matters pertaining to safeguarding human life at sea and search and rescue, Angola has been working on conceptual aspects, and it is expected that over the next period Angola will have the necessary facilities to take up her commitments both at the regional and the international level. I would like to urge the landlocked countries of the region, who are fully-fledged members of the Standing Maritime Committee of the ISDSC to show their utmost commitment to the agenda of the Committee, because although being land-locked Nations, you stand to derive benefits from this important water way for the development of your countries, as most international trade flows from the sea, with the blessing of the neighbouring states. It is against this background that the sea is a universal heritage and as such active participation of all members is fundamental and indispensable. Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, Navies of the region have enjoyed co-operation with their counterparts, particularly within the framework of human resources training. However, differences in development, economic problems and, much of the time, language problems, have prevented the expansion of such co-operation. We cannot afford not to highlight here the offers for training which has added much value to our Navies and also affords us the opportunity to participate in joint / combined military exercises. By way of example, mention must be made of a recently held exercise in the Republic of South Africa, termed Exercise FAIRWAY BUOY, by the South African Navy with countries from other regions, where officers from the navies of the region were invited to attend as observers. Navy Chiefs, ladies and gentlemen

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As I conclude my remarks, I hope that this meeting sees the translation into closer exchanges among the navies of the region. Therefore, you are called upon to co-operate more closely in order to uphold security in our maritime spaces. I declare the 14th meeting of the Standing Maritime Committee of the SADC officially open. Thank you very much.

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APPENDIX B Excelência Vice Ministro da Defesa, General de Exército Agostinho Nelumba “Sanjar”; Excelências Chefes das Marinhas da Região presentes a este encontro; Senhores convidados, Minhas Senhoras e meus senhores,

É para a República de Angola, para as Forças Armadas Angolanas e para a Marinha de Guerra Angolana em particular motivo de orgulho e de grande satisfação poder albergar e pela segunda vez, a reunião mais importante das marinhas da Região.

Tal exercício apenas se tornou possível após a eliminação total das barreiras que a nossa região possuía, como o colonialismo e o apartheid, substituído por um clima natural de fraternidade e amizade entre os povos, entre as forças armadas e neste particular, entre as marinhas dos nossos países.

Temo levado a cabo acções de cooperação entre as várias marinhas, onde oficiais e marinheiros têm realizado tarefas conjuntas e praticado o convívio entre si, não obstante as adversidades de índole linguísticas, em alguns casos.

A realização de exercícios conjuntos e participação de oficiais de várias marinhas exercícios multinacionais e trabalhado na uniformização de critérios e métodos de trabalho, têm constituído grandes valias para todos nós.

Muito ainda termo de fazer e isto passará naturalmente por um melhor das marinhas de vários países e por mudanças de ordem legislativa.

Os peritos tiveram a ocasião de durante três dias balancearem as actividades levadas a cabo no decurso do ano e perspectivarem as acções futuras. Essas questões serão aqui vistas ao mais nível durante estes dois dias.

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Espero que se sintam bem Luanda, a capital do nosso País, onde dentro escassos 9 dias, decorrerá um acto de transcendental importância para a vida dos Angolanos. A realização das segundas eleições legislativas da história do nosso país.

Sejam todos muito bem-vindos.

Auguro um bom trabalho em prol do Comité Marítimo Permanente.

Muito obrigado.

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APPENDIX C 14TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STANDING MARITIME COMMITTEE OF THE ISDSC: LUANDA, ANGOLA: 28 – 29 AUGUST 2008 - RECORD OF ATTENDANCE

CHAIRPERSON

Adm A. da Silva Cunha Angola Chief of the Angolan Navy Staff

HEADS OF DELEGATIONS

PRESENT REPRESENT APPOINTMENT

R Adm Martinho F. Antonio Angola Head of Department of Hydrography and Navigation

Brig A.A. Matlho Botswana Commander Corps of Engineers

Brig Gen B.R. Posholi Lesotho Assistant Chief of Staff Human Resources and Administration

Col G.A. Ziyabu Malawi Commanding Officer Malawi Defence Force Maritime Unit

R Adm P.C. Yotamo Mozambique Chief of Mozambique Navy

Cdre P.H. Vilho Namibia Namibian Navy Commander

V-Adm J. Mudimu South Africa Chief of South African Navy

Brig Gen S.S. Omar Tanzania Navy Commander

Brig Gen J.I. Mujaji Zimbabwe Director General Programmes, Zimbabwe Defence HQ

SUPPORTING STAFF

Capt (N) N. Fastudo Jùnior Angola SO1 Naval Military Information

Lt Cdr Divaldo Van-Dunem Da Fonseca

Angola Staff Officer Operation Planning (Navy)

Col W.M. Matshwa Botswana Deputy Chief of Staff Operations Policy & Plan

Lt Col D.D. Kopi Botswana Commanding Officer 82 Engineering Regiment

Maj M. Nkabo Botswana Officer Commanding Aquatics Ops Company

Lt Col T. Ntsohi Lesotho Director Operations and Training

Capt L.D. Lichaba Lesotho Officer Commanding Rotor Wing

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PRESENT REPRESENT APPOINTMENT

Col M.P. Mazuze Mozambique Chief of Military Co-Operation Division

Capt (N) A.P. Amungulu Namibia OC NS Lt-Gen Dimo Hamaambo

R Adm (JG) P.T. Duze South Africa Director Naval Policy & Doctrine

Capt (N) L.A. Hutton South Africa Flag Captain to Chief of the Navy

Ms P.E. van Eck South Africa Deputy Director Strategic Staff Support Services

Cdr N.V. Mahlake South Africa Staff Officer Maritime Co-Operation

Lt Col J.E. Karia Tanzania Personal Assistant to Navy Commander

Lt Col M.L. Masha Tanzania Staff Officer Directorate of Foreign Liaison

Lt Col C. Kaserera Zimbabwe Staff Officer Staff Duties (Operations)

SECRETARIAT

Capt (N) F.C. van Rooyen South Africa Secretary

Mr D. Duvenage South Africa Technical Support

Lt K.M. de Oliveira Bento Angola Administrative Support

Sgt Maj J.M. Gomes Angola Administrative Support

Ms L.Miguel João Angola Administrative Support

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APPENDIX D

2008 SMC MEETING: APPROVED AGENDA

ITEM AND SUBJECT REMARKS

OFFICIAL OPENING 1. Welcoming and opening remarks by the Angolan Vice Minister of Defence, Honourable General Agostinho Nelumba “SANJAR” 2. Official photographs (a. All delegates b. Chief Delegates c. Working Group) 3. VIP escorted to vehicle

OPENING REMARKS 4. Opening remarks by the Chairperson, Admiral da Cunha, Chief of Angolan Naval Staff .

ATTENDANCE Secretary

ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA

Chair

APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR DESIGNATE

Committee

TABLING OF THE ANNOTATED AGENDA BY WORKGROUP

Work Session Chairman tables the annotated agenda for adoption as a working document for the meeting. Note: Subjects in the annotated agenda will become Items for the meeting.

REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISIONS OF THE ISDSC

Chairperson

REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECISIONS OF THE SMC

Committee

MATTERS ARISING Committee

OTHER BUSINESS Committee

HOST, VENUE, DATES AND CHAIRPERSON FOR THE NEXT MEETING AND WORK SESSION

Committee

CLOSURE

The Office of the Chairperson for 2008/9 was retained by Angola until the issue of Swaziland’s Chairpersonship can be resolved

Approval of the Record of the Meeting

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APPENDIX E

MARINHA DE GUERRA ANGOLANA GABINETE DO CHEFE DO EM/MGA

À REUNIÃO ANUAL DO CMP DA SADC

= LUANDA =

ASSUNTO: INFORME SOBRE A PARTICIPAÇÃO DO PRESIDENTE DO CMP/SADC NA 16ª REUNIÃO DO SUB COMITÉ DE DEFESA DA REGIÃO DA SADC.

Respeitosos cumprimentos. Dando comprimento as actividades incluidas na Acta da 13ª Reunião Anual do

Comité Marítimo Permanente, do Cmité Inter Estatal Defesa e Segurança da SADC, realizou-se de 07 à 08 de Maio de 2008 na Cidade de Luanda, República de Angola a 16ª Reunião do Sub Comité de Defesa da SADC, onde teve a participação do Almirante Chefe do Estado Maior da Marinha de Guerra Angolana actual Presidente do Comité Marítimo da SADC, no sentido de apresentar o Relatório e a Acta da ultima Reunião do CMP que teve lugar no districto de Mangochi, República do Malawi de 22 à 24 de 2007.

Em confermidade com o acima referido a magna reunião, tomou nota, adoptou e

considerou os assuntos abaixo mencionados para apreciação dos Chefes do Comité de Defesa da SADC, considerando a sua importancia no funcionamento do Sector Marítimo:

1. A pós a presentação do relatório do CMP, o Sub Comité de Defesa tomou nota de que a reunião do CMP realizada em Mangochi, República do Malawi de 20 à 24 de Agosto de 2007, apenas participaram 7 Estado Membros. 2. O Sub Comité de Defesa notou e adoptou o relatório do CMP. Foi ainda notado que há necessidade de que os Estados Membros sejam notificados sobre a importância do Sector Marítimo, mesmo que sejam Países do interior (sem litoral).

3. Por indicação de Sua Excelência General do Exercito Chefe do Estado Maior General das Forças Armadas Angolanas actual Presidente do Sub Comité de Defesa da SADC o Presidente do CMP/SADC submeteu uma Nota de Remessa da documentação do CMP/SADC ao Director do Secretariado do Orgão da SADC com copía a Sua Excelência Brigadeiro General Chefe do Estado Maior do Plano Elemento da Brigada da SADC com assuntos que abaixo indicaremos:

a. Acta Ponto nº 9.c O assunto relacionado com a realização de exercícios

multinacionais da SADC que há dois anos não é debatido na reunião das operações não havendo uma orientação para o CMP.

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b. Acta Ponto nº 33.e A Brigada da SADC foi inaugurada e posta

oficialmente em funcionamento sem a inclusão da Componente Marítima. Foi identificada uma equipa das três Marinhas de Guerra (Angola, África do Sul e Tanzania) para apresentar documento sobre o papel, missões e o número de elementos da força proposta para a Componente Marítima da Brigada da SADC.

c. Acta Ponto nº 60 A página electrónica aguarda apenas por aprovação

pelos Chefes de Defesa. A África do Sul já possui o local electrónico do CMP, faltando aprovação do CIEDS tendo como endereço electrónico virtual (Website) http://www.navy.mil.za.

d. Acta Ponto nº 54.b Que a organização do Grupo de Trabalho de

Navegação e Tráfego Marítimo nos Oceanos Índico e Atlântico Sul (SATIOSWG), Controlo e Orientações para a Transportação Marítima (NCAGS) deve ser considerado para incorporação na estrutura do Elemento de Força da Brigada da SADC.

e. Proposta: O CMP/SADC propõe que nas reuniões do Sub Comité de

Defesa sejam convidados a participar os Presidentes dos diferentes Sub Comités Permanentes de Defesa e Segurança.

4. Durante a reunião o Presidente do CMP teve contacto com os Chefes dos Estados Maiores e Chefes das Forças de Defesa dos Estados Membros da SADC, exortando e considerando a importancia da presença dos representates do CMP dos seus respectivos países no que diz respito o funcionamento do Sector Marítimo, aproveitando a oprtunidade cedida para entregar a copía do Relatório dos Progressos obtidos até abril de 2008 e da Acta da 13ª Reunião Anual do CMP para apreciação dos assuntos contidos e fazer chegar aos seus respectivos representantes do CMP daquelas estados membros que estiveram ausentes na ultima reunião.

5. O Presidente do CMP manteve contacto com o presidente do Cimité de Inteligencia de Defesa expondo assim a questão sobre o Memorando de Intendimento. Este por sua vez contactou o Brigadeiro General Chefe do Estado Maior do Plano Elemento da Brigada da SADC sobre o assunto e constactou-se que não houve acção empreendida. O Presidente do Comité de Inteligencia e Defesa ficou com a procupação de consultar sobre o assunto e posteriormente informar ao Presidente do CMP.

Sem outro assunto de momento, cordiais saudações

Luanda aos, 09 de Maio de 2008

O PRESIDENTE DO CMP/CIEDS/SADC ________________________________ AUGUSTO DA SILVA CUNHA “GUGU”

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Telephone: Facsimile: Email: Enquiries:

+244222394944 +244222394944 matojaime@hotmail.com LtCdr D. V. da Fonseca

GAB/CEMM/SADC/01/08 Estado Maior da Marinha Avenida 4 de Fevereiro nº155 Caixa Postal nº 1302 Luanda 16 May, 2008

Chiefs of Navy Staffs Attending the 14th Annual Meeting Luanda, Angola Admirals sirs, REPORT ON THE ATTENDANCE OF THE STANDING MARITIME COMMITTEE CHAIR IN THE 16 th ANNUAL MEETING OF SADC DEFENCE SUB COMMITTEE Best regards, To fulfil the matters arising from the minute 13

th Annual Meeting of the Standing

Maritime Committee (SMC) of the Interstate Defence and Security Committee (ISDSC). The 16th Annual Meeting of Operations Sub-Sub Committee of the Defence Chiefs Sub-Committee, which the Admiral Chief of Angolan Navy Staff and currently Chair of SADC/SMC participated, was held in Luanda, Republic of Angola from 7 to 8 May, 2008 in order to present the Progress Report and previews Minute of the SMC meeting held in Mangochi, Republic of Malawi from 20

th to 24

th August 2007.

In view of the above mentioned august meeting, took note, adopted and considered the below mentioned issues for the perusual of the SADC Defence Chiefs, taking into account the importance and functionality of the maritime sector:

1. After the presentations of SMC Progress Report the Defence Sub-Committee noted that only 7 Member States attended the meeting of the Standing Maritime Committee (SMC) met in Mangochi, Malawi from 20-24 August 2007. 2. The Defence Sub-Committee noted and adopted the report of the Standing Maritime Committee. It was further noted that there is a need for the Member States be notified of the importance of the Maritime even if they are land locked. 3. As instructed by the SADC Defence Chiefs Sub Committee Chair, the SMC Chair has submitted a brief report of the SADC/SMC papers to the Director of the SADC Organ Secretariat with a copy to the Brigadier General, Chief of PlanElem Staff of SADC Brigade with issues as follows (as an appendix whole SMC documentations):

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a. Part nº 9.c.The issue with respect to the conduct of SADC Multinational Exercises taking place every two years. Was not raised or discussed at the OSSC. No feedback received to the SMC.

b. Part nº 33.e. The SADC Brigade has been inaugurated and officially opened its functions and maritime component was not included. A team of three navies (Angola, South Africa and Tanzania) had been identified to consolidate the recommendations with respect to roles, missions and force elements of the proposed Maritime Component of the SADCBRIG.

c. Part nº 60. The website is just waiting for the approval by Chiefs of SADC

Defence Force. South Africa reported that the SMC website had established, and was ready to be officially launched on approval by the ISDSC. The website address is http://www.navy.mil.za.

d. Part nº 54.b The SATIOSWG NCAGS organisation be considered and incorporated in the SADCBRIG force elements’ structure.

e. Suggestion The SADC SMC is suggesting that during the OSSC meeting, the chairs from various standing sub committees of the Security and Defence might be invited to attend the OSSC meetings.

4. During the event the SMC Chair has contacted the SADC Member States Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs Staffs as well, who did not attend the previous SMC meeting held in Mangochi, in order to exhort and consider the importance of their respective representative from their countries to attend the SMC meetings, taking advantage and opportunity to deliver the Progress Reports and Minutes of the 13th Annual Meetings copies for their appreciation and consideration about the issues which have been done. However, the chief was invited to give also a copy to their representative, who did not attend the last meeting.

5. The Intelligence and Defence Committee Chair has been contacted by The SMC Chair in order to have a small brief on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Therefore, the Intelligence of Defence Committee Chair contacted the Brigadier General Chief of PlanElem Staff of SADCBRIG in order to discuss on this issue. Feedback about the matter was that the action had not been taken. The Intelligence of Defence Committee Chair had care to consult about the matter and further information will be given to the SMC Chair.

Yours sincerely,

(AUGUSTO DA SILVA CUNHA “GUGU”): SMC CHAIR CHIEF OF ANGOLAN NAVY STAFF: ADMIRAL

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General Geraldo Sachipengo Nunda ,Chefe do Estado Maior Adjunto das Forças Armadas Angolanas Excelências Chefes das Marinhas presentes, Senhores delegados, minhas senhoras e meus senhores, Após dois dias de acesos debates, termina mais uma Reunião Anual do Comité Marítimo Permanente que a Marinha angolana teve a honra de albergar no final do seu mandato como presidente do órgão. Quiseram os participantes deste tão importante fórum que o nosso país reassumisse a presidência, até a realização da 15ª Reunião Anual, caso a Suazilândia manifestar-se indisponível, desafio que aceitamos e nos congratulamos. Temos a noção plena dos ganhos adquiridos com a nossa participação no órgão e do quanto ainda temos a fazer no sentido de cumprir com as principais decisões saídas dos encontros como este e que aqui foram balanceadas. A Marinha Angolana como presidente deste órgão, continuará a bater-se por uma maior participação de todas as marinhas nas tarefas a si acometidas, nomeadamente nas reuniões, exercícios e outras. Quero aqui ressaltar a cooperação no âmbito da formação que é uma necessidade premente da nossa região, assim como a realização de conferências sobre o poder marítimo, quer para os países banhados por mar e fundamentalmente para os interiores. Uma cooperação alargada neste capítulo, pouparia às marinhas da região enormes recursos, ao invés da formação massiva na Europa e América do Sul. A formação de formadores em vários domínios, teria um efeito multiplicador e uma diminuição da dependência com outros países.

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A cooperação contribuirá para a amizade e a confiança entre as nossas marinhas. A troca de informações entre as marinhas deverá ser alargada e o Website do Comité Marítimo configurado na língua inglesa, deverá igualmente conter as outras duas línguas oficias dos países membros como forma de reduzir uma das principais fronteiras que é o da língua. Quero igualmente recordar aos estimados delegados a necessidade de uma contribuição célere quando solicitada para a criação da componente marítima da Brigada da SADC, onde os Estados Membros devem fornecer aportes em homens e meios. Continuaremos igualmente a trabalhar no sentido de um maior engajamento dos países sem litoral, pois que não se discriminam países ribeirinhos dos encravados, em termos de Comité Marítimo. Excelências, Senhoras e Senhores, Agradecemos a participação dos Chefes das Marinhas que acederam ao convite para pessoalmente participarem neste evento e agradecemos a todos os presentes pela participação activa no decurso desta reunião. Esperamos que a Marinha de Angola tenha estado a altura da organização do encontro e que as condições logísticas tenham correspondido às expectativas. Tivemos o grande prazer de albergar este encontro e ter entre nós tão distintas personalidades. Desejo a todos um bom regresso aos vossos países e que tenham sempre Angola como um bom lugar para visitar. Muito obrigado.

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