Piracy is estimated to have cost the world an estimated $60 - 70m in 2008 (Source: www.bbc.co.uk)
With the number of pirate attacks tripling worldwide over the last decade, this figure is likely to increase even further in 2009.
Date : 6 Dec 2009 - 9 Dec 2009
Location : Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Venue : Shangri-La Hotel
What should shipping companies be doing to mitigate the risks to their ships? What can governments and militaries do to protect shipping interests and what should they be doing?
Counter-Piracy and Ship Security 2009 will be a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to gather and address these questions, whilst considering the practical solutions that can be implemented immediately to protect, mitigate and respond to these threats.
Key issues to be discussed include:
* In-depth threat assessment of the rapidly evolving trends
* Co-operation between commercial companies and naval forces
* Improving security for commercial marine assets
* International co-operation
* Reducing vulnerability through intelligence and preventative measures
* Technological surveillance and reconnaissance solutions
* Communication and coordination to speed up response
* Overlap between piracy and terrorism
* Legal and legislative challenges
Who Should Attend and Who Will I Meet?
At Counter-Piracy and Ship Security 2009, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with and hear from senior regional and international figures from the government, the military, the shipping industry and other key stakeholders, including:
Military and Coast Guard
* Naval Forces Policy and Plans
* Heads of Requirements
* Heads of Capabilities
* Heads of Procurement
* Tactical Development
Commercial Shipping
* Heads of Security
* Heads of Infrastructure Security
* Head of Emergency Response Head of Crisis Management
* Head of Contingency Planning
* Head of Emergency Preparedness
* Chief Security Officer/ Advisor
* Company Security Officer (CSO)
* Ship Security Officer (SSO)
The best event that I have ever attended and I can’t wait to work with you on making next year’s even better
Mustafa Almusawa, Head of Spatial Data Directorate, Abu Dhabi Municipality
Excellent conference - good speakers, appropriate topics. Well organised
Peggy Heffner, Navair, US Navy
Venue & Accommodation
Shangri-La Hotel
Abu Dhabi, UAE
