Riding Shotgun: Armed Security Guards onboard Merchant Ships
Port Security Conference
Lloyds List DCN is proud host the 8th Annual Port and Maritime Security in Melbourne on the 27th & 28th September 2011, as part of the week-long celebration of World Maritime Day 2011.
Australia has a world-class security regime but we need to remain vigilant to new and emerging threats The security of international shipping is critical to the social and economic prosperity of our region This is important in the current environment, which includes the risk of terrorist attack on our globalised transportation systems.
- Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, 15 Dec 2010Port & Maritime Security 2011 will again assemble a unique and esteemed faculty of domestic and international maritime security experts from government and industry. As Australia moves towards a more integrated security structure, the conference will address policy matters relating to national security, including enhanced co-ordination both nationally and internationally and the development of technology used in modern maritime security initiatives.
All port operators and professionals working in the maritime industry need a clear-cut understanding of the critical factors effecting maritime security today. Port & Maritime Security 2011 will provide a timely opportunity to assess current issues and recent initiatives whilst facilitating the efficient interaction and cooperation between port operators and service providers, shipping companies and other key industries with government agencies. Your involvement in the summit is valuable to the industry as well as giving you an essential brief for updating or improving your own operations.
Port & Maritime Security 2011 confirmed speakers include:
- Poul Erik Ekkendal, Security Manager, Maersk Tankers, Denmark
- Steven Sullivan, General Manager Security, Safety and Emergency Management, Port of Melbourne Corporation
- Ivan Bacich, Operations Business Manager, Fremantle Port
- Carl Kavina, General Manager Marine Operations, Flinders Port
- Graeme ONeill, Security Adviser, Fleet Operations, Carnival Australia
- Graeme Mayne, Country Security Manager, DHL Supply Chain Australia
- Harley Sparke, Managing Director, Corporate Protection Australia Group
- John Kendall, Security Program Lead (Asia Pacific), Unisys
For enquiries and further information about speaking opportunities, please contact:
Tina Karas on (+61 2) 9080 4306 or email tina.karas@informa.com.au
Hear why delegates enjoyed the 2010 Port & Maritime Security conference:
Great networking opportunities to keep in touch with contemporary thinking about maritime security.
- Principal Advisor, Department of TransportIt gave me an opportunity to expand my horizons, by learning much more about the range of port security issues and the measures being undertaken.
- Shore Officer, InterOil RefineryIt gave me an insight into best practice that I can apply to my port facility.
- Supervisor, AMC Management WA
