DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC), in partnership with the Tanzania Navy Command through the National Joint Operation Centre (NJOC), has conducted a maritime security patrol targeting ships waiting to dock at the outer anchorage, aiming to prevent criminal activities at sea.
Speaking during the recent exercise along the Indian Ocean coastline in Dar es Salaam, TASAC’s Captain Ghadafi Chambo explained that the operation focused on curbing illegal activities, particularly involving small vessels conducting unauthorised business within the port’s outer anchorage.
“There is a recurring issue where some individuals engage in business with ships anchored offshore in the port’s water area,” Capt Chambo said.
He noted that TASAC had joined forces with the security services, especially the Navy, to address this and other maritime crimes.
Their efforts also aim to protect the marine environment from pollution, such as the illegal discharge of oil used in ship engines.
“To effectively combat maritime crime, regular patrols are essential to identify and address potential criminal incidents,” he added.
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Capt Chambo urged those involved in illegal activities to desist immediately, warning that strict legal measures would be enforced against offenders.
The ongoing patrols are conducted using the state-ofthe-art patrol boat SailFish, provided to TASAC by the Prime Minister’s Office.
This vessel, supported by the government of Japan in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Tanzania, is part of a broader initiative to combat maritime and lakerelated crimes.
With extended operational capabilities, SailFish has significantly improved maritime security efforts, including safeguarding the Single Point Mooring (SPM) and small islands near the Dar es Salaam port channel.
These enhanced patrols underscore the government’s commitment to maintaining secure and sustainable maritime operations along Tanzania’s coastal zone.
