Productions
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2 April 2008
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SF 10 vor 10
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Aquapol controls |
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Aquapol is an European partnership of ten countries for police work in inland waterway shipping, on the seas and in seaports, aimed at advancing safety and fighting crime in Europe. In 2008, Aquapol’s presidency was given to the Netherlands. One of the areas of attention for the Aquapol countries is Rotterdam’s port policy, because it is at the forefront of security and the fight against crime. Aquapol will double the number of joint operations in 2008. Twenty-five operations will be conducted at sea, on rivers and in the ports of the countries participating in Aquapol. These operations focus on smuggling, stolen vessels, illegal work and safety regulations. In an age of increasing imports from China and a shortage of qualitfied personnel the European harbour and river police has to be extra watchful. The Rotterdam harbour police takes press along to show inspections of inland cargo vessels transporting dangerous goods on a day simular Aquapol inspections take place all over Europe.
Activities: research and set-up & accompany filming, research and organise archive footage.