This two-day conference on seaport security in India will provide insights into implementing global best practices for securing ports through technology and addressing key challenges. Day one will feature case studies on enhancing port security compliance with the ISPS Code from ports in Mumbai, Chennai, and Mundra. Speakers will also explore advances in technology and review security incidents to identify corrective measures. Day two will benchmark international port security efforts and analyze measures implemented post 9/11 and 26/11 attacks. The conference aims to facilitate secure trade through IMO instruments while examining infrastructure growth needs to sustain increasing cargo flows.
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Securing ports through the application of technology and global best practices
International conference: 21 – 22 February, 2011
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Outstanding executive contributions which provide essential insight:
Capt. Unmesh Abhyankar
Capt. M.M. Saggi R.K. Mishra (IPS) Jeff High (Retd.)
Joint President
Nautical Adviser to Inspector General, Former Director
Mundra Port and Special
Government of India Western Sector US Coast Guard
Economic Zone Ltd.
CISF
– Adani Group
Keynote speakers: Benefits of attending:
• Cmde. R.S. Vasan (Retd.), Head, Strategy and Security • Discover insights on implementing global best practices directly
Studies, Center for Asia Studies from the regulatory authorities
• Cmde. Ranjit Rai (Retd.), Former Director of • Learn how to set up, implement and maintain an integrated
Naval Operations port security system
• Capt. Sunil Thapar, Executive Director, Bulk Carrier & Tanker
• Network with top individuals and strategists within the industry
Division, Shipping Corporation of India
• Comdt. Aditya Kumar, Western HQ, Coast Guard • Hear the latest counter terrorism stategies
• Sascha Pristrom, Maritime Safety Division (MSD, Sub-Division • Foresight on issues of defense and national security to
for Maritime Security and Facilitation, International Maritime proactively manage risks
Organization
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2. Conference day one: Monday, 21 February, 2011
08:30 Registration, refreshments and networking Updating the port business model in India, aiming towards
an increasing focus on technology
09:00 Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
Cmde. Ranjit Rai (Retd.), Former Director of 14:45 Optimizing supply chain security – ISO 28000 – The raison
Naval Operations d’être of future business – A DP World perspective
• Employing a managed approach to securing the global
Identifying the constantly evolving threats posed to supply chain
security within seaports in India
• Utilizing integrated facility security systems inclusive of closed
CASE STUDY
circuit TV, access control systems, alarm systems, anti-
09:30 Underlining the security challenges faced by seaports in India
• Reviewing current issues surrounding port security invasion systems, control systems and software interfacing
• Securing the water and oil & gas pipelines to prevent • Monitoring the operational benefits and increased business
mishaps and acts of terror value derived from implementing supply chain security systems
ADDRESS
KEYNOTE
• Assessing the security levels within individual ports • Analyzing integrated inspection systems for container security
periodically to ensure that an appropriate level of security – X-ray scanning, radiation detection, and Optical Container
always exists Recognition (OCR)
• Monitoring and tracking ships which enter the premises Capt. Ankit Vaishnav, Head, QHSSE, DP World, India
of Indian ports
Capt. M.M. Saggi, Nautical Adviser to Government of India 15:30 Afternoon break, networking and refreshments
Complying with best practices and regulations to Exploring the advances in technology to secure ports
maintain security at seaports effectively through modern methods
10:15 Enhancing port security by implementing ISPS Code
16:00 Review of incidents and corrective measures taken -
provisions: An International Maritime Organization
Mumbai Port Trust perspective
(IMO) perspective
• Reviewing the IMO's work on enhancing port and maritime • Exploring security measures employed presently at various
security and the outcome of Maritime Safety Committee
CASE STUDY ports across India
(MSC) and FAL meetings • Investigating the hazardous incident on 14 July, 2010 -
• An overview on IMO guidelines and recommendations to chlorine leakage and corrective measures undertaken
implement the International Ship and Port Facility Security • Analyzing the collision of MSC Chitra and Khalijia on 7 August,
code (ISPS) code 2010 and security issues pertaining to the incident
• Implementing the ISPS code and review of Port Facility • Underlining the technological up-grades required at
Security Plan’s (PFSP) challenges and deficiencies ports in India
• Developing port security awareness by security training for Vinay Kajla (CISF), Commandant, Mumbai Port Trust
port facility personnel with and without security duties
Sascha Pristrom, Maritime Safety Division (MSD), Assessing the evolution of port security on a global scale
Sub-Division for Maritime Security and Facilitation,
International Maritime Organization 16:45 Reviewing the history of the United States Maritime
and Port Security
11:00 Morning break, networking and refreshments
• Analyzing global challenges faced by Maritime and Port Security
Exploring the current security scenario at seaports • Evaluating the evolution of Maritime Security in the United States
across the Indian subcontinent • Spotlighting The United States Marine Transportation System
(MTS) initiative and United States Maritime Domain
11:30 Underlining security related challenges at Indian seaports Awareness (MDA) initiative
• Scrutinizing the current issues related to the porous nature • Insight on the roles of Government and industry for
of the Indian coastline Maritime Port Security
• Securing the inflow and outflow of cargo and containers Jeff High (Retd), Former Director, Maritime Domain
through ports Awareness, US Coast Guard
• Monitoring the rapidly increasing vessel traffic
• Combating acts of terror directed through seaports and 17:30 Effective application of security methods to achieve
managing the shift in piracy operations close to the Eastern maximum levels of national security at ports
Indian Ocean • Tackling the difficulties associated with the implementation of
R.K Mishra (IPS), Inspector General, Western Sector, CISF security methods due to infrastructure challenges
• Reviewing the advancement of technology in the past
Highlighting security issues related to defense and
decade and the pivotal role it will play in alleviating
national safety within ports
security challenges at ports
12:15 Ensuring vigilance along ports – The Indian Coast • Cooperation between government agencies and shipping and
Guard’s perspective port industries to address security risks
• Risks posed by small unidentified vessels
DISCUSSION
• Guaranteeing border control at ports
• Monitoring and managing the safety of vessel thoroughfare This interactive session gives you the opportunity to pose
PANEL
• Patrolling coasts to prevent unauthorized and disruptive questions to our expert speaker panel and discuss the key
entry into ports challenges and solutions that have been highlighted during the
Comdt. Aditya Kumar, Western HQ, Coast Guard morning of day one
Facilitated by:
13:00 Lunch break and networking opportunity Cmde. Ranjit Rai (Retd.), Former Director of
Naval Operations
14:00 Spotlighting the imminent role of the Indian Navy and Jeff High (Retd), Director, Maritime Domain Awareness,
Coast Guard in securing ports US Coast Guard
• Preventing acts of terror by protecting ports from infiltration
R.K Mishra (IPS), Inspector General, Western Sector, CISF
• Application of Vessel Traffic Management Systems (VTMS)
Capt. Sunil Thapar, Executive Director, Bulk Carrier & Tanker
and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) to monitor vessel
Division, Shipping Corporation of India
traffic and movement
• Mitigating security risks related to unauthorized entry into
Indian ports and control of fishing vessels 18:15 Final comments from the chair and end of conference day one
• Reviewing the Indian Navy and Coast Guard acquisition plans
Cmde. Ranjit Rai (Retd.), Former Director of
Naval Operations
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3. Conference day two: Tuesday, 22 February, 2011
08:30 Registration, refreshments and networking 14:45 The Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) Terminal Operator's
perspective vis-à-vis a port's perspective - Gammon
09:00 Chair’s welcome and opening remarks Infrastructure Projects Limited
Cmde. RS Vasan (Retd), Head, Strategy and Security Studies, • Examining the requirements and challenges of a BOT Terminal
Center for Asia Studies
CASE STUDY
Operator within major port premises in which the Port Trust
operates as a Landlord and provides related common services
Benchmarking international efforts in port security • Reviewing the deviations from a non-major port (private port),
the related challenges and the way forward
09:30 Adopting advanced security measures and modernizing • Assessing best practices and challenges pertaining to the
infrastructure and technology – Focus on the Mundra
Indian scenario
Port and Special Economic Zone Limited (MPSEZ)
Sanjeev Modi, Head, Port Development, Gammon
• Moving from a labour intensive to technologically intensive
CASE STUDY
Infrastructure Projects Limited
business model
• Identifying the importance of using technology
based infrastructure 15:30 Afternoon break, networking and refreshments
• Understanding the requirement for advanced facilities to
implement advanced technology 16:00 Highlighting security measures being implemented by
Capt. Unmesh Abhyankar, Joint President, Mundra Port private container terminals
and Special Economic Zone Limited MPSEZ) – Adani Group • Reviewing the current status of security at private
container terminals
10:15 A synopsis of the current security situation surrounding • Foreseeing future challenges private terminals will face on
ports – Chennai Port’s perspective the security front in view of the current security scenario
• Examining the regulations governing the existing security of • Investigating methods to mitigate security threats via
CASE STUDY
the port and martitime domain technology – surveillance equipment, container scanners
• Identifying weak links in port security with the potential for and RFID
security breaches involving misuse of ports for illegal activities • Underlining the support needed from state in terms of
• Scanning cargo for nuclear materials and conventional explosives legislation, terminal planning and services
Capt. Shivman Mehta, Dock Master / Dy PFSO, Chennai Port Major P Swathi Mohan, GM & Head - HSSE,
Gateway Terminals India
11:00 Morning break, networking and refreshments
Complying with best practices and regulations for
11:30 Evaluation of efficacy of various measures implemented
security within seaports
post 9/11 and 26/11 to promote port safety and security
• Reviewing the paradigm shift in port security structures post
16:45 Facilitating secure trade in ports through IMO instruments
the 26/11 attacks
• Saliency of measures such as ISPS, Container Security • Studying the UN security policy: Security council resolutions
Initiative (CSI) and Maritime Security Operations (MSO) related to port and maritime security
• Assessing the effectiveness and loopholes of both national • Scrutinizing maritime security technology such as Long Range
and international regimes Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
• Scrutinizing measures to plug loopholes and enhance • Evaluating ship-port-interface, i.e security-related information
security preparedness to be submitted by ships prior to entering a port
Cmde R.S. Vasan (Retd.), Head, Strategy and Security • Exploring IMO's effort to address other maritime security
Studies, Center for Asia Studies challenges such as stowaways and drug trafficking
Sascha Pristrom, Maritime Safety Division (MSD),
Supervising and managing risks related to cargo and container Sub-Division for Maritime Security and Facilitation,
handling and multiple points of entry to ports International Maritime Organization
12:15 Combined port security business model designed to 17:30 Final comments from the chair and end of conference
reduce costs, while mitigating security risks associated
with the transit of cargo through port infrastructure
• Evaluating cargo gate innovations for improving throughput,
efficiency, and security
CASE STUDY
• Integrating security and business technologies with human
resources as essential components in economically
competitive seaport environments
• Convergence of business and security operations to
facilitate port management to foster a 'culture of security'
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14:00 Analyzing the current situation of infrastructure at Indian
ports and its consequences on security
• Discussing the existing infrastructure and the challenges
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4. Highlights:
• Live case-studies on security projects in ports
from Mumbai Port Trust, Mundra Port and Special
Economic Zone Limited (MPSEZ), Chennai Port
Trust and many more.
INDIA • Discuss the current issues surrounding port security
and proactively find solutions for the problems
India’s peninsula is one of the longest in the world with each port • Analyze the efforts and changes in port security
requiring tailor made security systems to suit specific needs and strategies post the 9/11 and 26/11 attacks
challenges. Terrorism, hijacking, smuggling, piracy and theft are all
major issues that Indian ports currently struggle with. IQPC’s Seaport • Explore the advances in security technology for
Security India will address today’s key port security challenges and application at seaports to manage and prevent
identify best practices to monitor and prevent incidents.
breaches in security
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 Lead media partner:
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 Media partners:
and maritime industry and benefit from world class expertise all
in one place for application at seaports to manage and prevent
breaches in security
Who will you network with at Seaport Security India? Delegate profile of past Seaport Security conferences:
This is a must attend event for anyone who is related to the
operations and security of ports, terminals, cargo, shipping, 3% 2% 25%
border control, maritime security, marine transportation, 15%
intelligence and related fields. You will hear from industry leaders
speak on issues and challenges in port and maritime security
and the latest methods to overcome them.
10%
Defense authorities:
Navy
Coast Guard officials from all around the world 5% 15%
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) 10%
15%
Government:
Ministry of Shipping Government Officials Homeland Security
Ministry of Defense
Port Manager Ministry / Department of Defense
Shipping Corporation of India
Central Board of Excise and Customs Security Manager / Chief Security Officer Dock / Harbour Master
Port authorities (public and private): Chief Executive Officers / Managing Inspector General
CEO / Chairman / Deputy Chairman Directors / General Managers
Chief Security Officer / Head of Security Homeland Security
Head / Manager / Officer Port Security
Head / Manager / Officer Port Facility Security
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