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Follow on Google News | Anti-piracy measures for continent’s coastline discussed at Maritime & Coastal Security AfricaIncreasing piracy on Africa’s coastline as well as illegal fishing in South African waters will be amongst concerns raised by high-ranking navy and maritime industry leaders at Maritime & Coastal Security Africa in Cape Town next week.
By: Maritime & Coastal Security Africa Measures by Africa for Africa “With the recent discovery of offshore oil and gas in East and West Africa, the necessary exploration activities have seen a proliferation of sea crimes and piracy affecting this lucrative business sector,” says the event director Tracey-Lee Zurcher. She explains: “this not only hinders the process of timely mining and exploration, but costs the industry millions of dollars per annum in security, risk analysis and ransom payments. During the upcoming Maritime & Coastal Security Africa conference we will focus on building a collaborative understanding of what can be done by Africa for Africa in the constant battle against piracy in these oil-rich regions.” According to Tracey-Lee Zurcher, the multitude of challenges faced by maritime stakeholders includes securing African ports and sea trade lanes, combatting illegal fishing, pollution and smuggling. She adds: “the proliferated risk of piracy for international traders has taken its toll on African economies as 90% of trade in Africa is seaborne.” Speaker highlights: - Maritime Security in Africa: The need for greater coordination, integration of effort and collaboration Rear Admiral Bernhard Teuteberg, Director of Maritime Strategy, South African Navy - Keynote: Col. Marco Hekkens, Researcher Project FUEL-L and Freelance Goodwill Ambassador of AMSSA - Effective offshore patrol vessel design in order to deter piracy and other maritime security challenges specific to the African situation Niek Marsé, Project Manager ILS, DAMEN Shipyards - Securing ports to support trade and logistics in developing economies Captain King Chiragi, Director of Maritime Safety and Security, Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority, Tanzania - Preserving Africa’s maritime resources for Africans, through cutting edge maritime situational awareness technologies Panel Chair: R Adm Joe Nimmich USCG, (ret), Director, Maritime Surveillance and Security, Raytheon Homeland Security - The reality of maritime security concerns for SADC ports Major General Rodney Toka, General Manager: Security, Transnet - Understanding the need to protect fisheries resources by integrating fully operational fisheries monitoring vessels in Southern Africa Keith Govender, Acting Director: Fisheries Protection Vessels, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Event dates and location: 8-9 November 2012, from 09h00: conference days Location: CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa Website: www.maritimesecurityafrica.com End
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