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Expert speakers to discuss future threats to maritime security
Leading specialists from governments, armed forces and the maritime security industry will convene later this month at the Maritime Security and Surveillance conference to share intelligence, ideas and lessons learned, whilst exploring the future possibilities and risks facing the Gulf Region's coastal and offshore zone.
Held at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the Maritime Security and Surveillance conference will take place from 29 - 31 January 2012.
Rear Admiral Christopher Parry, Former Director General, UK Ministry of Defence and Strategic Military and Security Advisor, Clarion Events, said: "Our Maritime Security and Surveillance conference has been specifically designed to address the region's most pressing current and emerging issues, including the implication of Iran's recent threat to restrict access to the Strait of Hormuz.
"Speakers and participants will also explore innovative, comprehensive approaches to protect the offshore zone, integrate coastal security arrangements and combat piracy and criminality at sea. We aim to deliver leading-edge thinking and new technologies that will reinforce Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and improve port security by driving multilateral, multi-discipline cooperation, continuous capacity-building and vulnerability-based procurement."
Day one of the Maritime Security and Surveillance conference will focus on proactive measures that governments, armed forces and others tasked with responsibility for maritime security can take to mitigate the risks posed by offshore threats.
The opening speaker, His Excellency Dr. Abdul Latif Bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary General, Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), will highlight the necessary collaboration and cooperation of the GCC to strengthen maritime security operations in the region.
Following his presentation, Commodore Simon Ancona, Deputy Commander Combined Maritime Forces and UK Maritime Component Commander in Bahrain, from the Royal Navy, UK, will discuss combined maritime operations and the response to current maritime threats facing the Gulf Region.
