The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) Executive Management met with Mr Dereck Samson, Director of the Regional Fusion and Law Enforcement Centre for Safety and Security at Sea (REFLECS3), on Thursday 30 July 2026 for an introductory meeting.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to discuss ways of further strengthening their existing collaboration and to exchange views on areas of mutual interest. Discussions highlighted the longstanding cooperation and partnership between SPA,
REFLECS3 and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), particularly in advancing maritime safety and port security.
The two sides also explored opportunities for continued cooperation, with a particular focus on capacity building and other initiatives that could bring mutual benefits to the institutions and contribute to strengthening Seychelles’ maritime security framework.
Mr Samson was accompanied by Ms Becky Adiele, Project Support Officer Associate and Country Focal Point for UNODC. The meeting also provided an opportunity for Ms Adiele to introduce herself to the SPA Executive Management and share an overview of the work she is undertaking in Seychelles.
The meeting reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration among the institutions in supporting safe, secure and well-coordinated maritime operations.
