SINGAPORES MARITIME SECURITY STRATEGY

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SINGAPORES MARITIME SECURITY STRATEGY

• Mrs Mary Seet-Cheng
• Director (Special Duties)
• Maritime Port Authority of Singapore

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Singapores 4-Point Maritime Security Framework
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Port Security

• ISPS Maintenance and Improvement
• Security Exercises Audits

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Security of Port Waters

• Security measures for Non-SOLAS vessels - beyond
  the ISPS Code
• Prohibited areas around sensitive installations
• Designated routes for ferries/small craft
• Security guidelines for self-assessment
• Harbour Craft Security Code (HCSC)
• Harbour Craft Transponder System

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Security of Strategic Sea Lanes

• Sea Lines of Communications (SLOC) arteries of
  global commerce
• International cooperation needed to counter
  maritime threats in sea lanes
• Development of coalescence around
• Primary responsibility lies with littoral States
• Role for all stakeholders
• Consultation Conformity to international law

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Supply Chain Security

• Global supply chain
• Ports merely one node, and ships merely on link
  in the supply chain
• Greater attention on how cargo is handled,
  packed, transported before loading onto ships
• Cargo/Content security
• Balance between needs of security commerce ?
  Risk management approach
• Create awareness of supply chain security
• Share best practices

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APEC Total Supply Chain Security Symposium

• 6-7 July 2006 in Singapore
• Organized as a follow up to APEC Leaders
  endorsement
• Sharing of knowledge and best practices by
  governments and Industry

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APEC Total Supply Chain Security Symposium

• Current Program Outline
• Threats and Vulnerabilities to the Global Supply
  Chain
• The Benefits to Facilitating Trade and Business
• Principles and Approaches Towards Supply Chain
  Security perspectives from Governments and
  Industry
• International Cooperation
• Challenges for the Future

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• See you all at the

Thank You