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Our project in Malaysia
Strengthening Maritime Security and Surveillance in Malaysia
In Malaysia, the GS-Foundation is enhancing maritime security through specialized training in drone operations and satellite image analysis.
Our Focus
Enhancing Maritime Surveillance Capabilities
As Malaysia strengthens its maritime security capabilities, the GS-Foundation, in partnership with UNITAR, is playing a crucial role in improving the country’s ability to monitor and protect its extensive coastline.
The project focuses on advanced drone operations and the integration of satellite imagery to revolutionize maritime surveillance. This collaboration aims to empower Malaysia’s security forces with the tools needed to safeguard vital trade routes and prevent illegal activities at sea.
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Project Details and Impact
Project Overview
- Goal: Enhance the operational capacity of Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in using drones and satellite imagery for maritime surveillance.
- Duration: 2024
- Commissioning Party: United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
- Beneficiaries: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
- Status: Partially finished
Why it Matters
Malaysia is strategically positioned along one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. As such, ensuring the security of its waters is of utmost importance. With growing concerns over illegal activities such as piracy, smuggling, and illegal fishing, enhancing surveillance capabilities is crucial for protecting Malaysia’s coastlines and the safety of international shipping. The GS-Foundation’s project, commissioned by UNITAR, is equipping the MMEA with the latest drone technologies and satellite imagery analysis. That enables faster and more accurate responses to maritime threats.
Our Activities
- Special Intervention Drone Operations Training: Training MMEA personnel in both basic and advanced drone operations to improve maritime surveillance and security along Malaysia’s coastline.
- Satellite Image Analysis Training: Empowering MMEA to analyze satellite images effectively, allowing for early detection of potential maritime threats and more efficient surveillance.
Goals and Impact
This project aims to create a modern, technology-driven maritime security force that can effectively manage the increasing challenges posed by threats in Malaysia’s waters. Through the combination of drone operations and satellite imagery analysis, the GS-Foundation is helping the MMEimprove its ability to respond to illegal activities and safeguard one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes. By improving maritime surveillance, the project contributes directly to Malaysia’s long-term security, resilience, and its role in global trade and international cooperation.
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