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Case Studies/Case 08
CASE 08

Ministerial Advisory: Sierra Leone Sovereign Waters Protection

Client Type
Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Republic of Sierra Leone
Operating Environment
Sierra Leone — West Africa
Non-Confidential
Challenge

The Republic of Sierra Leone required strategic advisory on protecting its sovereign maritime territory and shoreline against illegal fishing, unlicensed sand mining, mangrove destruction, and illegal seabed harvesting.

Scope of Work

Black Star Global advised the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources on the design and implementation of an integrated aerial and maritime surveillance framework — incorporating satellite monitoring, drone-based patrol operations, and boat monitoring systems — alongside enforcement mechanism design and policy advisory.

Black Star Global Role

Strategic Maritime & Environmental Advisory Partner

Deliverables
  • Integrated aerial and maritime surveillance framework
  • Satellite monitoring architecture
  • Drone-based patrol operations design
  • Boat monitoring system advisory
  • Enforcement mechanism design
  • Policy and regulatory advisory
Outcome

The Minister received a comprehensive surveillance and enforcement framework addressing the full spectrum of threats to Sierra Leone's exclusive economic zone.

Capabilities Demonstrated
National Strategy & Risk AdvisoryMaritime, Ports & Offshore SecurityAerial Intelligence & Drone OperationsTechnology, Surveillance & Advanced Systems