“The Singapore Armed Forces Experience in Countering Piracy in the Gulf of Aden”

RADM Harris ChanCommander CTF 151 March - June 2011

Commander, Maritime Security Task Force (MSTF)/ Director, Multi-National Operations (MNO)

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Piracy Trends in the GoATactics, Techniques and Procedures

Expanding Pirate Hunting Ground

• Expanding operating areas beyond Somalia - Pirates operating up to 1400nm , often outside the reach of patrolling coalition assets.

• Hostages used as “human shield” to hinder military disruption efforts.

• Continued use of dhows as “mothership” to evade detection and extend operating area.

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• Comparing with 2010, last year saw an increase in pirate attempts but decrease in pirated ships.

• Currently, the pirates are holding on to 5 ships (154 hostages) at their pirate anchorages (as compared to 45 ships in 2010.)

Piracy Trends in the GoA2010 vs 2011

CAA 1 FEB 2012

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Piracy Trends in the GoAClimate as an Influencing Factor

CAA 1 FEB 2012

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Piracy Trends in the GoAIncreasing Violence Against Hostages

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Piracy Trends in the GoATougher Military Stance

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Piracy Trends in the GoAPossible Piracy - Terror Nexus?

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Piracy Trends in the GoAChanging Inland Situation in Somalia

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Portugal

KuwaitJordanJapanBelgium Canada Denmark Germany

Singapore is one of 25 countries in the Combined Maritime Forces

A Multi-National Approach to Countering Piracy

NATO(Op Ocean Shield)

EU(Op Atalanta)

CMF Nations

Non-CMF Nations

Independent Deployers

• Collective and concerted multi-national approach in counter-piracy operations.

• Internationality of SAF-led CTF 151.

• Strong commitment from Australia, Denmark, France, Korea, Netherlands, Thailand, UK and US. However, Italy and Spain may review commitment due to reduced ops budget.

Countries which participated in SAF-led Missions

Greece Italy

Netherlands PakistanNew Zealand

Saudi Arabia

Singapore ROK Thailand Spain Turkey UK USAUAE

Brunei Philippines Qatar Yemen

China

Japan Malaysia

India Indonesia

Russia

FranceBahrainAustralia

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A Comprehensive Strategy to Countering Piracy

Operational

Str

ateg

ic International Forum for Countries, Organisations & Industry Groups

Info Sharing between Coalition, Ind Deployers & Civilian Stakeholders

Ops Coordination between Military

Assets

Sector Patrol

Shared Awareness & De-confliction Meeting in Bahrain

Maritime Info Exchange Vessel Operators Meeting in Dubai

Singapore Ambassador Ms Mary Seet hosting the 9th Plenary Session of the CGPCS

Maritime Air Patrols Disruption Operations

Bringing together Relevant Stakeholders

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2011

SAF’s Counter Piracy Missions to the Gulf of Aden

SAF Task Group: LST and Two SP Helos

Command of CTF 151

SAF Maritime Patrol Aircraft Detachment

Senior National Rep to CMF

2009

2010

SAF Contributions to Counter-Piracy Operations

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The SAF Command Team 2011

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Multi-National Collaboration in the GoA

IRTC/ GOA CO-ORDINATOR

JAPAN

MALAYSIA

INDIA

KOREACHINA

CTF 151

SINGAPORE

CTF 465 CTF 508

SPAIN ITALYJan – Apr 11 Apr – Jun 11 Jun – Jan 12 Jan – Apr 12

CTF 465

SPAIN

• SAF CTF 151 assumed as the IRTC coordinator from Apr to Jun 11.

• Operational responses are closely co-ordinated between coalition and Independent Deployers.

Yemen

Somailia

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Establishing Info-Sharing Networks

CMF

EUNAVFOR NATO

Independent DeployersShipping Community

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- Password-Enabled

- Satcom-Based

- Non-Secured- Web-Based

- Secured- Access Limited to

----Coalition Partners

IndonesianNavy

YemenCoast Guard

PakistanNavy

ACCESS IIDjibouti

Maritime HQ

CENTRIXSKoreanNavy

Japan MaritimeSelf Defense Force

MPRA

MERCURY

UK MTO

IndependentDeployers

CTF 465

CTF 508

CTF 151

MerchantVessels

INMARSAT (Voice)

MMS VHF

CTF 150

Enhancing Information Sharing

French Alindien HQ

Merchant Vessels

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Enhancing Cooperation Amongst Partners

Indonesia

Pakistan

S. Korea

China

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Lessons Learnt for Maritime Security in ASEAN

Fostering Mutual Understanding&

Trust

Establishing Collaborative Info-sharing Networks Cooperative

Maritime Security

Frameworks

Building Interoperability &

Capacity

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Creating A Regional Network Of Networks

SingaporeInformation

Fusion Centre

IndonesiaGuskamlabar Batam

Operations Centre

MalaysiaMaritime

Enforcement Agency

PhilippinesMaritime Research

Information Centre

BruneiMaritime Rescue

Coordination Centre

AustraliaBorder

Protection Command

New ZealandNational Maritime

Coordination Centre

Regional Info-Sharing and Ops Coordination Centres

Establishing Collaborative Info-Sharing Networks

ThailandMaritime Enforcement Coordination Centre

IndonesiaPuskodal Batam

Info Sharing Centre

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ASEAN Information Sharing Portal

1st ASEAN Info Sharing Workshop (Nov 11)

Establishing Collaborative Info-Sharing Networks

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Fostering Mutual Understanding & TrustThrough Regular Exchanges and Dialogues

5th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting 2011 5th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting 2011

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Building Interoperability and CapacityThrough Exercises

Maritime Information Sharing Exercise 2011 Ex COBRAGOLD 2011

Western Pacific MCMEX 2011 Ex SEACAT 2011

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Safe and Secure Seas for All