At the end of the 2010 Pacioswg annual meeting, held at HMAS Penguin, in the beautiful of Sydney, various action items were agreed and placed in the Minutes of the Meeting, which are going to be sent later.
The re-incorporation of New Zealand in fullmembership and the intention of Singapore to be part of this Working Group were de most relevant aspects discussed.
The Information Fusion Center capabilities to enhance maritime security, which is located in Changi Naval Base, was presented by the representatives of Singapore. This represent opportunities to the activities for Maritime situational awareness and Naval Co-operation and guidance for shipping.
In other side of the week spent at HMAS Penguin, Australia acknowledged CMDR's Paul Taylorthe service for being their longest serving Commander in Maritime Trade Operations to date. During his period, most of the countries attending this year Pacioswg annual mmeting new him, so all of us wish him good luck on his new job.
Also one of our longest member in PACIOSWG and BellBuoy exercise series are departing to a new post on his carrer within the Canadian Navy. We are talking about LtCdr Dan Manu-Popa, who for 16 years was the one energized the group with his knowledge and enthusiasm in every aspect. His experience within the Nato Shipping working Group, updated and enlighted and oriented our discussions.
Dan: A warm and special "hasta la vista" (not good by) for your "accompaniment" all this years.
