Guinea concludes joint maritime surveillance operation against illegal fishing

The closure of the AGIR-INN mission underscores West Africa's push for stricter maritime governance, adding to global scrutiny on shipping security.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-06-29 20:51 UTC · 1 min read

Guinea has officially concluded its second joint maritime surveillance operation of the year, named AGIR-INN, aimed at combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The closing ceremony took place on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the National Maritime Surveillance Center, marking the end of a coordinated sub-regional effort to reinforce maritime governance in West African waters.