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MARITIME SECURITYThe Singaporean
Experience
Catherine Zara Raymond
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Singapore: A Maritime Hub
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Southeast Asia: A Piracy Hotspot
Singapore
Indonesia
Malacca Straits
Rest of World
2004 IMB Data
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Piracy: What?
• Harbour & anchorage attacks: Opportunistic boarding of a vessel in harbour/berth.
• Sea-robbery: The ship is boarded while underway. Cash and valuables stolen.
• Hijacking: Vessel is seized for the cargo and/or the vessel itself.
• Kidnap-for-ransom: Crewmembers taken hostage and held for ransom.
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Piracy: Who?
• Small-scale criminals
• Criminal syndicates
• Terrorist groups
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Equipment
• Weapons have included: Knives, rocket launchers, AK47 and M16 rifles.
• In a typical attack the most common weapons are still knives and guns.
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The Terrorist Threat
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The Singaporean Way
Prevent-Protect-Respond
Permanent Secretary for Defence
Maritime Security Task Force
Republic of Singapore Navy
Police Coast GuardMaritime & Port
Authority
Immigration & Checkpoints
Authority
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Situation Awareness
• Installation of new radar.
• Launch of SURPIC.• ‘Eye in the Sky’ plan
begins. • Installation of AIS on
all vessels >300GRT• Installation of HARTS
on all vessels <300GRT.
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Flexible & Calibrated Capabilities
• Accompanying Sea Security Teams have been created.
• Also known as ASSeT.
• Task: Neutralize piracy/terrorism threat.
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Credible Presence & Deterrence
• Naval base defence system in place.
• Force protection provided to visiting foreign warships.
• Security improved at sea checkpoints.
• Sea-patrols increased.• High-profile exercises
conducted.
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Speed and Responsiveness
• Very little response time available.
• Launch of STAR maritime unit.
• Plans in future to employ air assets e.g. helicopters and unmanned air vehicles.
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Sustainability
• New multi-crew concept implemented in May 2004 for RSN patrol vessels.
• Each patrol vessel now has two sets of crew onboard.
• 24/7 security operations achieved.
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Engagement & Cooperation
• Maritime Security Task Force coordinates interests of stakeholders to achieve integrated or networked security approach.
• Multinational cooperation: Indo-Sin Coordinated Patrols, Trilateral Coordinated Patrol, ‘Eye in the Sky’ plan, ReCAAP.
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Recommendations & Conclusions
• Singapore has implemented a comprehensive and highly successful maritime security strategy. Can it be used as a ‘best practice’ model?
• ‘User’ states must begin to contribute to maritime security in international waterways.
• SUA Convention & ReCAAP should be signed.
• Long-term solutions need to be found which address the root causes of piracy.