Tackling piracy and sea robbery in the region 25 February 2015 Singapore 1
About Singapore’s maritime security and law enforcement agencies 2
Maritime Security Agencies • Regulates port and marine services, facilities and activities • Develop Singapore into a top international maritime centre • Safeguard strategic maritime interests in the international arena • Provides for seaward defence of Singapore and her SLOC • Works closely with international and homefront maritime agencies • Maritime Security Task Force – The Lead Agency for maritime security of Singapore • Prevent, Deter and Detect Crime in Singapore Territorial Waters 3
Responsibilities as a member of the international community • Security of ships calling at the Singapore Port • Security of Singapore-flagged ships calling at overseas ports • Security of vital shipping lanes (e.g. SOMS) 4
Importance of key waterways in the region 5
Security of key waterways Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) • 40% of world trade • 15 million barrels of oil per day • >50,000 ships per year Major disruption in the SOMS will lead to serious cause for concern for Asian economies and global trade • Navigational disruptions (collisions, oil spills) • Security disruptions (piracy and sea robberies, terrorism) 6
Piracy and sea robbery situation in the SOMS 4 Actual Attempted 44 2 0 1 22 3 12 11 2 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Source: ReCAAP ISC 7
Piracy and sea robbery situation in the SCS 2 40 Actual Attempted 8 6 1 0 10 9 7 6 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Source: ReCAAP ISC 8
Efforts to deter and combat piracy and sea robbery in the region 9
Efforts to address piracy in the region Cooperation Internal with efforts international community Working with Industry like-minded Engagement organisations 10
Efforts to address piracy in the region Cooperation Internal with efforts international community Working with Industry like-minded Engagement organisations 11
Security of our port and port waters Coordinated efforts with security and enforcement agencies • Multi-agency approach for smooth implementation of security measures: − Prohibited areas around sensitive installations − Designated routes for regional ferries and leisure craft − Designated landing points to facilitate customs and immigration − 24/7 Maritime Surveillance, Presence and Boarding Operations • Formation of Task Forces, Committees and Working Groups to address different aspects of maritime security 12
Interagency coordination & consultation for piracy and sea robberies in the region Adjacent MRCCs MPA (Singapore Focal Point) Adjacent security Adjacent agencies security agencies Republic of Police Coast Singapore Navy Guard 13
Efforts to address piracy in the region Cooperation Internal with efforts international community Working with Industry like-minded Engagement organisations 14
Coordinated regional response Straits of Malacca and Singapore – consensus on 3 principles: Primary responsibility for security of the Straits lies with littoral States 1 International community, including user States & the International Maritime 2 Organization , has a role to play New measures should be developed in line with international law and with 3 respect for national sovereignty Malacca Strait Patrols • Malacca Straits Sea Patrols (MSSP) launched in 2004 • ‘Eyes in the Sky’ maritime air patrols launched in 2005 Indo-Sin Coordinated Patrol 15
International/regional fora Continual Engagements with our Partners • Annual Regional MARSEC Practitioner Course (RMPC) • Maritime Information Sharing Exercise (MARISX) Influential voice in the International Maritime Organization • IMO Council Member under Category “C” • Vice-Chairmanship of the Maritime Safety Committee Active participation in ASEAN and other forums • ASEAN Regional Forum, ASEAN Maritime Forum • ASEAN Defence Minister Plus (ADMM+) Forums • Head of Asian Coast Guard Meeting (HACGAM) 16
Efforts to address piracy in the region Cooperation Internal with efforts international community Working with Industry like-minded Engagement organisations 17
Participation in ReCAAP • Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) • Host country – ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre • Co-host / co-organise ReCAAP ISC events and activities 7 th ReCAAP ISC Capacity Building Workshop, Busan, Republic of Korea 8 th Annual ReCAAP ISC Governing Council Meeting, Singapore 18
Efforts to address piracy in the region Cooperation Internal with efforts international community Working with Industry like-minded Engagement organisations 19
Industry engagement Consultative approach built on trust and credibility Regular engagement through multiple channels • anti-piracy events jointly organised by the industry • regular dialogue sessions • one-to-one meetings 20
Thank you 21
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