Seaports remain the primary gateway for international trade and the security of these ports cannot be understated. SMi’s 4th annual International Port Security Rotterdam addresses the latest developments in seaport defence, law, treaty enforcement and counter-terror/organised crime activities by exploring a series of global case studies and briefing sessions.
International Port Security Rotterdam hosts a noteworthy roster of thought leadership and provides insight into defence against theft, people trafficking, illegal immigration, drug smuggling and weapon smuggling. Against the backdrop of the huge global spend on maritime security, it is essential to understand the justifications. At the conference best practices of global leaders can be compared to your own mitigation of threat.
Topics
The event will refer to prevalent current affairs surrounding port security. Some of the most recent topics to be discussed include Al-Qaeda and Libya’s maritime ambitions in the Middle East, Sri Lanka’s transformation into a transhipment mega-hub, port security issues surrounding London 2012, and the award winning safety and security standards achieved by the Port of Miami.
The event speaker panel hosts a wide selection of global experts who are at the forefront of the port security industry, including:
– Priyath Bandu Wickrama, Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority
– Bill Johnson, Director, Port of Miami
– Anderson Fagundes Silva, Port Facility Security Officer, Port of Santos
– Rik Verhaegen, Deputy Port Security Officer, Port of Antwerp
– Thomas Fransson, Senior Security Manager, Port of Gothenburg
– Christian Dupont, Deputy Head of Unit, DG Transport and Energy, EU Commission
– Robin Dodridge, Director of Operations, Port of Dover
In association with the event, SMi will organise a pre-conference workshop on 27th September: Port Security Breach – A Dynamic Threat Based Scenario, hosted by Proteez.
To view the full speaker line up, more information about the event and to register, please visit https://www.smi-online.co.uk/port-security45.asp[the International Port Security website].
