Coastal Modernisation Efforts in South America

摘要

Maritime modernisation efforts aimed at improving naval capabilities - including those for defence of South America's extensive coast-lands and littorals - are key touch points in countries such as Chile today. A fundamental requirement for coastal defence is in the area of offshore patrol operations, such as those conducted by coast guard agencies. Tasks include counterdrug, sea rescue, coastal and offshore critical energy infrastructure protection, port security, and support for increased merchant shipping and larger vessels transiting the region's harbours.