DEVELOPING YOUR ANTI-PIRACY STRATEGY

The threat of piracy attacks is increasing. Geographically the spread of activity is wider and more unpredictable than ever. Shipping companies must prepare their strategy, and truly understand the political and legal landscape. In the short term, best management practices are crucial; and more and more companies are turning to armed guards. In the long term, an effective and unified international response is necessary if the threat of piracy is ever going to significantly reduce.

At our 3rd Maritime Piracy and Security event, discover how you can avoid incidents at sea through better securing of your fleet and crew. Familiarise yourself with the complex political landscape around the Indian Ocean, and the Red Sea, so that you are clear on how this affects your anti- piracy strategy.

The Agenda

Throughout the 2 days you will have the opportunity to hear industry leaders, naval forces and government figures discuss and debate the best approaches for ensuring safety at sea and develop a long-term solution to a global problem: 

• Understand the latest global trends of threats to maritime safety
• Learn how to implement Best Management Practices to safeguard your cargo, crew and vessel, as well as integrating armed security units onboard
• Hear first-hand accounts from coastguards, navies and ship operators on past situations
• Discuss the best long term solutions with wider industry experts from governments and recognised industry bodies

PRE-CONFERENCE AFTERNOON WORKSHOP:  31st January 2012: 14.00- 17.00

WHAT SHOULD THE SHIPPING COMPANIES EXPECT FROM PRIVATE MARITIME SECURITY COMPANIES?

This workshop will act as an interactive forum in which shipping companies can hear exactly what they should expect once they employ a PMSC. On paper it might seem clear as to the services, but in reality, operational procedures may be very different.

Workshop Objectives 

• Clarifying the contractual agreements, and issues of liability, legality and insurance
• What do the pending BIMCO recommendations suggest regarding operational responsibility?  
• Should the worst happen, what should you expect from the PMSC?
• Incorporating their services into your current crisis management strategy

Workshop Leader

Peter Cook- Director- SAMI (Security Association for the Maritime Industry)

An interactive 2 Days

Discover the latest industry updates through an interactive and informative 2 day programme. Hear from an outstanding line-up of the industry’s leading decision makers and network informally with a niche group of senior-level individuals from the maritime industry. Partake in interactive roundtable discussions, in which your opinions will be tested alongside the industry experts.

Exclusive panel of speakers already onboard:

Duncan McKelvie (FNI) Senior Marine Representative- NYK Line

Commodore Neil Brown- British Royal Navy

Peter Cook- Director- SAMI (Security Association Maritime Industry)

Andrew Loretta- Director- ORBCOMM

Per Christensen- CEO- Hudson Trident Marine

Raphael Kahn- CEO- Secure-Marine BV

Ranjit Rai- Vice President- Indian Maritime Foundation

Bob Deering- Partner- Ince & Co

Brian Short-CEO-Marinesec

Nick Davies- CEO- Maritime Guard Group

Capt. Wasim Kureishy- Director Naval Operational Plans- Pakistan Navy

Malcolm Warr- Managing Director- MSM Ltd

Raffat Zaheer-IMMTA Country Representative For Pakistan-IMMTA (International Multimodal Transport Association)

And many more...

*For more information, please download the brochure*

Who will attend?

On behalf of the Shipping Companies:

CSO/ DPA; Quality & Security Directors; Fleet Managers and Heads of Operations… Also present will be senior representatives from Naval Forces and Coastguards and Policy and Procurement Officials from the US, EU and African States.

Previous attendance has seen no less than 34 ship owner and ship management companies at our Maritime Security event, as well as 25 marine security companies and 14 representatives from the military or government. At our event you should also expect to meet the relevant legal and insurance experts, marine strategists and academics.

... And this accounts for just the delegates- Take a look at the latest brochure to find out who will be addressing our audience in February. 

For Further Information Or To Register Your Attendance Contact

Alexia Michael

Tel: +44 207 981 2502

Email: amichael@acieu.net

OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE

Companies can gain direct access to our senior level audience and have an increased level of visibility through branding and networking at the conference.   For information on available sponsorship and commercial opportunities, please contact:

Hubert Sosnowski

Tel: +48 616 46 9780

Email: hubert@acieu.net