Maritime security and coastal surveillance in Southeast Asia has never been more important; terror attacks are on the rise, illegal entry through porous maritime borders is increasing, smugglers are turning to more advanced weaponry and vessels, and there is no end in sight for various territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

With these issues in mind, the 14th Maritime Security and Coastal Surveillance Asia 2017 is back and will provide an interactive platform geared towards addressing some of the most pertinent maritime security issues affecting the region.

The conference will tackle head-on issues such as maritime terrorism, border protection, intelligence sharing and will also take a closer look at maritime cyber security, unmanned aerial and surface platforms, future coastal surveillance technologies, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) protection, strategic facilities and land installation protection and aerial and naval platform modernization.

The conference will tackle head-on issues such as maritime terrorism, border protection, intelligence sharing and will also take a closer look at maritime cyber security, unmanned aerial and surface platforms, future coastal surveillance technologies, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) protection, strategic facilities and land installation protection and aerial and naval platform modernization.

Key Topics in 2017 Include:

• Cyber Vigilance At Sea And Impact On Maritime Security
• Tackling Maritime Terrorism, Piracy And Human Trafficking In Southeast Asia
• Utilizing Ship-Based Uavs In Maritime Security And Surveillance Operations
• Integrating Sea, Air And Land Assets To Build A Coherent Maritime Border Security Management Strategy
• Combating Illegal Activities: Dumping, Pollution, Unlicensed Oil Exploration And Fishing
• Improving Intelligence Sharing Among Regional Maritime Security And Surveillance Eco-System

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Venue

Max Atria, Singapore Expo
Singapore

Accommodation
More information to follow...

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Speakers

Philippines

• Vice Admiral Narciso A Vingson Jr, Deputy Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
• Major General Romeo N Dela Cruz, Chief of Air Staff, Philippine Air Force
• Captain Joey D Velarde, Deputy Chief of Staff for Maritime Security Affairs, CG14, Philippine Coast Guard
• Colonel Gleen Albert C Laguardia, Group Commander, 300th Air Intelligence and Security Group, Philippine Air Force
• LTC Ma Christina O Basco, Executive Officer, Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Plans, Philippine Air Force
• Captain Nicols Driz, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, J3, Armed Forces of the Philippines
• Ens Paolo Dominic Regis, Camp-De-aide, Armed Forces of the Philippines
• LCDR Christine V Bagaan-Asis, Chief, Legal Division, DCS for Maritime Security Affairs, CG14, Philippine Coast Guard

Indonesia

• Major General (R) Jan Pieter Ate, Directorate General of Defence Potential, Ministry of Defence, Indonesia
• First Admiral Rahmat Eko Rahardjo, Director of Sea Operations, Bakamla
• Major David Hastiadi, Assistant Deputy Director for Infrastructures, Bakamla
• Major Kustriyani, Assistant Deputy Director for Sea Operation Logistic, Bakamla

India

• Captain (Dr) Gurpeet S Khurana, Executive Director, India National Maritime Foundation
• Commander Dinesh Yadav, Research Fellow, National Maritime Foundation
• Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, Director, National Maritime Foundation

Malaysia

• SAC Abdul Rahim bin Abdullah, Commander of Marine Police, Royal Malaysia Police
• Lt. Colonel (R) Sazali Sukardi, Senior Vice-President, Strategic Research, CyberSecurity Malaysia
• Captain Maritime Amran Daud, Director of Tanjung Sedeli Maritime District, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
• Captain Baharudin Wan Md Nor, Director of Strategic Management, Royal Malaysian Navy
• Captain Azman Rabani, Assistant Chief of Operation, Royal Malaysian Navy
• BG Dato’ Yazid Bin Arshad, Head of Staff - Air Region 1 Headquarters, Royal Malaysian Air Force
• Major Nenny Khairul Binti Ramli, Staff Officer 2 Maritime, Air Operation Command Headquarters, Royal Malaysian Air Force
• Major Muhammad Husni Bin Abdullah, Staff Officer 2 Transport Air Region 1 Headquarters, Royal Malaysian Air Force
• ACP Zulkafli Sariaat, Regional Commander, MPF Region 3 Pahang, Malaysia Marine Police Force
• ACP Salehuddin Mat Zaman, Regional Commander, MPF Region 5 Sarawak, Malaysia Marine Police Force
• Commander Maritime Muhd Suffi Mohd Ramli, Chief Assistant Director, C3i Department, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
• Lieutenant Commander Maritime Tuan Mazzukei Mohamad, Commanding Officer, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
• First Admiral Maritime Dato' Wan Mohd Affandi Wan Ahmad, Director of Sultan Ahmad Shah Maritime Academy (AMSAS), Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency

Singapore

• Dr. Shang-Su Wu, Research Fellow, Coordinator for Military Transformations Programme, Institute of Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, RSIS
• Ridzwan Rahmat, Senior Defence & Security Analyst, IHS Janes
• Col (Ret) Mike Chen, Chairman, STEi Institute

Brunei

• Supt Matusin Hj Jumat, Commanding Officer, Brunei Marine Police

Thailand

• Captain Wacharachai Pusit, Staff Officer Attached to Deputy Chief of Staff, Royal Thai Navy
• Cdr.Tunsit Sirilai, Head of Forces Structure Planning Section, Naval Operations Department, Royal Thai Navy
• Vice-Admiral Somchai Nabangchang, Deputy Chief of Staff, Royal Thai Navy

Laos

• Lt. Col Phouvanh Xayasith, Deputy Director General of Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security Laos
• Lt. Col Keomala Sengthong, Deputy Director General of Traffic Police Department, Ministry of Public Security Laos
• Lt Douangmala Souknilanh, Technical Officer of International Relations Department, Ministry of Public Security Laos

Cambodia

• Rear Admiral Sam Sokha, Deputy Chief of staff, Royal Cambodian Navy

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Conference Day One - Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Conference Day Two - Wednesday, 29 November 2017

The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.