09:00 Chair’s Welcome And Opening Remarks

Cmde. Ranjit Rai (Retd.)
Former Director of
Naval Operations

Identifying the constantly evolving threats posed to security within seaports in India

09:30KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Underlining The Security Challenges Faced By Seaports In India

• Reviewing current issues surrounding port security
• Securing the water and oil & gas pipelines to prevent mishaps and acts of terror
• Assessing the security levels within individual ports periodically to ensure that an appropriate level of security always exists
• Monitoring and tracking ships which enter the premises of Indian ports

Capt. M.M. Saggi
Nautical Adviser to
Government of India

Complying with best practices and regulations to maintain security at seaports

10:15 Enhancing Port Security By Implementing ISPS Code Provisions: An International Maritime Organization (IMO) Perspective

• Reviewing the IMO's work on enhancing port and maritime security and the outcome of Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and FAL meetings
• An overview on IMO guidelines and recommendations to implement the International Ship and Port Facility Security code (ISPS) code
• Implementing the ISPS code and review of Port Facility Security Plan’s (PFSP) challenges and deficiencies
• Developing port security awareness by security training for port facility personnel with and without security duties

Sascha Pristrom
Maritime Safety Division (MSD), Sub-Division for Maritime Security and Facilitation
International Maritime Organization

Exploring the current security scenario at seaports across the Indian subcontinent

11:30 Underlining Security Related Challenges At Indian Seaports

• Scrutinizing the current issues related to the porous nature of the Indian coastline
• Securing the inflow and outflow of cargo and containers through ports
• Monitoring the rapidly increasing vessel traffic
• Combating acts of terror directed through seaports and managing the shift in piracy operations close to the Eastern Indian Ocean

Pramod.S.Phalnikar (IPS)
Inspector General, Western Sector
CISF

Highlighting security issues related to defense and national safety within ports

12:15 “Onion Layers Poised To Burn The Eyes Of The Adversary” - The Case Of The Mombasa Sea Port And Beyond

• Security Assessment - Initialized from the eyes of the "adversary"
• Protect your core - the Onion's Layers Model (OLM)
• The chain - DDDR (Deter, Detect, Delay & Respond) and PM (Preventive Measures)
• The Operation Linkage – Balanced and constantly improving

14:00 Spotlighting The Imminent Role Of The Indian Navy And Coast Guard In Securing Ports

• Preventing acts of terror by protecting ports from infiltration
• Application of Vessel Traffic Management Systems (VTMS) and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) to monitor vessel traffic and movement
• Mitigating security risks related to unauthorized entry into Indian ports and control of fishing vessels
• Reviewing the Indian Navy and Coast Guard acquisition plans

Cmde. Ranjit Rai (Retd.)
Former Director of
Naval Operations

14:45 Emerging Challenges in Port Security

• Analyzing adequate measures available to meet security requirements
• Understanding the multiple risks around port security
• Studying the growing threats and challenges associated with security of ports

Cdr. Victor Joseph
Executive Chairman India
G4S

16:00 CASE STUDY : Review Of Incidents And Corrective Measures Taken - Mumbai Port Trust Perspective

• Exploring security measures employed presently at various ports across India
• Investigating the hazardous incident on 14 July, 2010 - chlorine leakage and corrective measures undertaken
• Analyzing the collision of MSC Chitra and Khalijia on 7 August, 2010 and security issues pertaining to the incident
• Underlining the technological up-grades required at ports in India

Cdr. Jasbir Singh
Head
Critical Infrastructure Group-Mahindra Special Services Group

Assessing the evolution of port security on a global scale

16:45 The US Coast Guard International Port Security Program and how it encourages ISPS code implementation of a world-wide level

• Provide overview, methodology and status report of the US Coast Guard International Port Security Program
• Discuss success stories, general visit observations and best practices noted during Country Visits.
• Analyse global challenges to Maritime Security and how nations may address common threats through an effective maritime governance strategy

Captain John Koster
Commanding officer of activities Far East
US Coast Guard

17:30 PANEL DISCUSSION : Effective Application Of Security Methods To Achieve Maximum Levels Of National Security At Ports

• Tackling the difficulties associated with the implementation of security methods due to infrastructure challenges
• Reviewing the advancement of technology in the past decade and the pivotal role it will play in alleviating security challenges at ports
• Cooperation between government agencies and shipping and port industries to address security risks

Risks posed by small unidentified vessels This interactive session gives you the opportunity to pose questions to our expert speaker panel and discuss the key challenges and solutions that have been highlighted during the morning of day one

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18:15 Final Comments From The Chair And End Of Conference Day One