Risk Intelligence A/s · NGM:RISK
Risk Intelligence A/s — DMD 2015
17 slides from Risk Intelligence A/s's conference presentation, Oct 6, 2015
Slide 1: Regional Maritime Security Challenges and Opportunities for Governments and Industry
Regional Maritime Security Challenges and Opportunities for Governments and Industry Southeast Asian Case Reconstruction by Eric Frécon ‘stand-by pirates’ off Batam Ecole navale – Asia Centre 6th of October, 2015
Slide 2: Summary of the previous episodes
Summary of the previous episodes Regional and local efforts in the 2000s Malacca Straits Patrols: 2004, 2005, 2006 ReCAAP-ISC (Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia): 2006 Information Fusion Centre: 2009 Indonesian patrol in the Singapore Strait ©
Slide 3: Decentralisation and generational issue
Foreign shipyard in Batam Decentralisation • To make coastal ghettos accessible, like in Pongkar and Pelambung (Karimun) • UU (Law) 32/2004 (art. 13) Generational issue Former pirates in Belakang Padang • As a father, too old to be a pirate (and put in jail!) • New ambitions for the young generation
Slide 4: A lion [or pirate] never dies, it sleeps
“A lion [or pirate] never dies, it sleeps.” (Cameroon) Actual and attempted attacks (source: IMB, Annual reports) 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (Q1-2) Indonesia 15 46 81 106 100 54 Malaysia 16 16 12 9 24 11 © Home affairs Singapore Straits 9 11 6 9 8 6 “The Singapore Police Coast Malacca Strait 2 1
Slide 5: 1. Current challenges in SEA waters
1. Current challenges in SEA waters Inter-disciplinary: law, economy, geography Field research (both at sea and on land) “I have no use for knowledge that has not DR been preceded by a sensation.” (Gide) DR DR
Slide 6: The 'Country Pirate'
The ‘Country Pirate’ Opposite Singapore, on Belakang Padang Mosque and wooden brothels, funded by local gangs
Slide 7: The 'Town Pirate'
The ‘Town Pirate’… Palembang (and the Haze) Petro Ranger in China 1998 (DR) Lubuk Baja in Batam, Pacific Hotel
Slide 8: Maritime terrorists?
Maritime terrorists? • Collusion &“Second front of terror” (in 2004)? (Research on this topic in Poso) • IFC Alert at sea (in March 2010)? • Hukum Jihad, bab 30 versus Tentena, just after an explosion • Social peace (© NGO) Nasir Abbas, met in • Long term view Jakarta (Intelijen.com) • Complex modus
Slide 9: 2. Ineffective reactions to fight piracy
2. Ineffective reactions to fight piracy IMB (International Maritime Bureau) – KL Memberships* within ReCAAP and definitions Leadership and reliability of (Indo.) ILOs within IFC Policemen in Belakang Padang (Batam)
Slide 10: 3. Hot topics to follow
3. Hot topics to follow National level Indonesia • Development of the FTAs • Jokowi’s cabinet • Corruption (NGO & PSC) Singapore Thailand Jolly Roger in Batam, Indonesia, Former and stand-by South of Singapore pirates, in Batam (September 2015)! (Nagoya and Jodoh)
Slide 11: Subregional level: motivations and levers of the 3+1 littoral states
Subregional level: motivations and levers of the 3+1 littoral states Operational side: • Thailand • Coordination • Extension to SCS • Equipment Rusted radar in Karimun Patrol boat off Diplomatic side: Riau Province In 2005 • Haze Patrol boats • Riau airspace given by USA (below) and Penal side Japan
Slide 12: Regional level: threats & opportunities
Regional level: threats & opportunities Under-reported/Grey areas in Sumatra and Borneo Jambi, Bangka-Belitung, Sibutu Near Muarasabak, Jambi (Province) Northeast of Kalimantan-East Province, Indo-Malaysian border, near the Sibutu Passage
Slide 13: Emerging threats (smuggling, trafficking, etc.)
Emerging threats (smuggling, trafficking, etc.) Cigarettes Illegal migrants leaving Karimun Off a pelabuhan tikus in Batam, in front of Singapore Granite from Karimun
Slide 14: New models and agencies: 'State Action at Sea'?
New models and agencies: ‘State Action at Sea’? • Indonesia: Bakamla (Agency for Security at Sea) • Singapore: Maritime Security Task Force at C2C • Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency: MMEA + INTERPOL + ASEAN? + BMP?
Slide 15: Conclusion
Conclusion • From ‘Absurd(ity)’… • …to ‘Revolt’ Ulysses and the sirens • Whom to trust? Sisyphus • To be your own hero!
Slide 16: Main references
• ASEAN Centre for Main references Combating Transnational Crime (ACTC-1997)…? • Batam Indonesia Free Zone Reconstruction by ‘stand-by’ pirates Authority (BIFZA – Statistics) off Batam NB: photos © Eric Frécon • IFC, Weekly Reports, Singapore: MSTF. • International Maritime Bureau, Annual Reports, L
Slide 17: SE Asia Concluding Points
SE Asia Concluding Points • Promote consistent and shared reporting categories on a global level. • Focus on the human cost (threat to seafarers) to seek high-level support to SOLAS requirements. • Encourage transparency about designation of Listed Areas/High Risk Areas.