Securing ports through the application of technology and global best practices

Why attend Seaport Security India?

India’s peninsula is one of the longest in the world with each port requiring tailor made security systems to suit specific needs and challenges. Terrorism, hijacking, smuggling, piracy and theft are all major issues that Indian ports currently struggle with. IQPC’s Seaport Security India will address today’s key port security challenges and identify best practices to monitor and prevent incidents.

Recently breaches in port security have had devastating repercussions; consequently highlighting the importance of more effective security structures. While plans to triple port capacity in India are underway, few ports in India have increased security levels from Level 1 to Level 2 in accordance with the ISPS code.

Seaport Security India, the latest event in IQPC’s international series, has been designed in conjunction with industry leaders with the purpose of providing invaluable insight into addressing the challenges facing the seaport and maritime security sector in 2011 and beyond. This interactive event is the perfect platform for you to network and engage with the thought leaders of the port and maritime industry and benefit from world class expertise all in one place for application at seaports to manage and prevent breaches in security.

Key Topics Include:

• Keynote address by Capt. M M Saggi, Nautical Advisor to the Government of India
• Case-study and workshop on the implementation of ISPS code and other IMO and United Nations port security provisions by Sascha Pristrom, Maritime Safety Division (MSD), International Maritime Organization
• Preventing acts of terror by protecting ports from infiltration and the application of Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) by Cmde. Ranjit Rai (Retd.), Former Director of Naval Operations
• Review of incidents and corrective measures taken - Mumbai Port Trust perspective by Vinay Kajla (CISF), Commandant , Mumbai Port Trust
• Combined port security-business model designed to reduce costs, while mitigating security risks by Kenneth Christopher, Author, Port Security Management and Chair of Criminal Justice, Park University, USA

Keynote speakers:

• Capt. M.M. Saggi, Nautical Adviser to, Government of India
• Pramod.S.Phalnikar (IPS) , Inspector General, Western Sector CISF
• John Koster, Commanding officer of activities Far East, US Coast Guard
• Capt. Unmesh Abhyankar, Joint President, Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd.– Adani Group
• Commodore RS Vasan (Retd), Head, Strategy and Security Studies, Center for Asia Studies
• Cmde. Ranjit Rai (Retd.), Former Director of, Naval Operations
• Cdr. Jasbir Singh, Head, Critical Infrastructure Group-Mahindra Special Services Group
• Sascha Pristrom, Maritime Safety Division (MSD, Sub-Division for Maritime Security and Facilitation, International Maritime Organization
• Greame Gibbon Brooks, Managing Director, Dryad Maritime Intelligence Service

Speakers

• Capt. M.M. Saggi, Nautical Adviser to, Government of India
• Pramod.S.Phalnikar (IPS), Inspector General, Western Sector CISF
• John Koster, Commanding officer of activities Far East, US Coast Guard
• Capt. Unmesh Abhyankar, Joint President, Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd.– Adani Group
• Cmde. R.S. Vasan (Retd.), Head, Strategy and Security Studies, Center for Asia Studies
• Cmde. Ranjit Rai (Retd.), Former Director of, Naval Operations
• Comdt. Aditya Kumar, Western HQ, Coast Guard
• Sascha Pristrom, Maritime Safety Division (MSD, Sub-Division for Maritime Security and Facilitation, International Maritime Organization
• Steve King, CBP Attache, US Embassy
• Cdr. Jasbir Singh, Head, Critical Infrastructure Group-Mahindra Special Services Group
• Capt. Shivman Mehta, Dock Master /Dy PFSO, Chennai Port
• Asst. Dean Kenneth Christopher Author, Port Security Management and Chair of Criminal Justice, Park University, USA
• Prof. Venkatachalam, Advisor, Indian Maritime University
• Sanjeev Modi, Head, Port Development, Gammon Infrastructure Projects Limited
• Dror Itzhaki, Managing Director, AGSC Ltd & T.S.M Ltd
• Capt. Unmesh Abhyankar, Chief Operating Officer, Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Limited (MPSEZ) – Adani Group

Benefits of attending:

To ensure that security at ports is addressed as a serious and critical issue, industry leaders from all over the world are gathering in Mumbai, India on February 21st and 22nd, 2011 to discuss issues and solutions and provide live case-studies to their peers to make certain that advanced and effective methods of security are implemented.

• Discover insights on implementing global best practices directly from the regulatory authorities – International Maritime Organization
• Learn how to set up, implement and maintain an integrated port security system
• Network with top individuals and strategists within the industry
• Foresight on issues of defense and national security to proactively manage risks
• Discuss current issues surrounding port security and proactively reach solutions for the problems
• Analyzing the efforts and changes in port security post the 9/11 and 26/11 attacks
• Explore the advances in security technology for application at seaports to manage and prevent beaches in security

Who should attend Seaport Security India?

Anyone who is related to the operations and security of ports/ terminals/ cargo, shipping, border control, maritime security, marine transportation, intelligence and related fields who would benefit from hearing from industry leaders regarding issues and challenges in port and maritime security and methods to overcome them.

Defense Authorities:

• Navy
• Coast Guard officials from all around the world
• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

Government:

• Ministry of Shipping
• Ministry of Defense
• Shipping Corporation of India
• Central Board of Excise and Customs

Port Authorities (Public and Private):

• CEO/ Chairman/ Deputy Chairman
• Chief Security Officer/ Head of Security
• Head/ Manager/ Officer Port Security
• Head/ Manager/ Officer Port Facility Security
• Head/ Manager Container/ Terminal
• Head/ Manager Container Operations and Maintenance
• Head/ Manager Maritime Safety and Security
• Head of Cargo Security/ Supply Chain Security
• Port Manager
• Deputy Conservator
• Harbour Master
• Risk Manager
• Head of Port of Entry
• Operations Manager/ Head
• Private Container Terminals

Who else is attending the conference?

This summit will give you the tools to network with industry leaders and assimilate case studies and presentations at a national and international level, from individuals who have already implemented port security techniques and also give you the rare opportunity of having a wealth of knowledge on this niche and pertinent topic in one room.

Attendees among others will include:

• Port Trusts and Authorities
• Naval Forces
• Coast Guard
• Ministry of Shipping
• Shipping Companies
• Customs and Border Protection
• Department of Transport
• Central Industrial Security Force
• Terminal/ Container Operators
• Port Security Services
• Intelligence Agencies

Venue & Accommodations

Le Royal Meridien Mumbai
Sahar Airport Road
Andheri (East)
Mumbai 400 099
India
Tel: +91 22 2838 0000
Fax: +91 22 2838 0101
Email: pooja.potnis@lemeridien.com
Online: www.lemeridien.com/mumbai

Accommodation
Hotel and travel costs are not included in the registration fee. For assistance in your travel and accommodation requirements, please refer to details below:

Room Reservation
Special / corporate rate for room accommodation is available in the hotel. You may contact the hotel directly as per the details above quoting IQPC Middle East or the name of the conference