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Counter Piracy Operations Thomas Timlen Asia Liaison Officer

Auckland 1 April 2009. Counter Piracy Operations Thomas Timlen Asia Liaison Officer. BIMCO – who we are…. 1988: The Baltic and International Maritime Council 1905: The Baltic and White Sea Maritime Conference Membership organization 2500 members in 123 countries

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Counter Piracy Operations Thomas Timlen Asia Liaison Officer

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  1. Auckland 1 April 2009 Counter Piracy OperationsThomas TimlenAsia Liaison Officer

  2. BIMCO – who we are… 1988: The Baltic and International Maritime Council 1905: The Baltic and White Sea Maritime Conference • Membership organization • 2500 members in 123 countries • Owners, port agents, brokers, insurers, lawyers • Industry Advocate • International • Regional • Local • Industry advisor

  3. BIMCO’S Counter Piracy Operations • International Maritime Organization (IMO) • ICC/International Maritime Bureau • Committee Maritime International (CMI) • BIMCO Publications and Courses • Advocacy & Advisory Activities

  4. International Maritime Organization • Reporting • Assessment of actual extent • 1990’s Missions and Workshops • Africa • Asia • South America • IMO Piracy Guidelines – revisions • IMO Informal Group on Maritime Security • Dialogue exploring solutions • ISPS – development & implementation

  5. ICC/International Maritime Bureau (IMB) • Collection of reports • Joint appeals • Advisories

  6. Comite Maritime International (CMI) • Draft guidelines for national legislation on maritime criminal acts

  7. BIMCO Publications and Courses • BIMCO News • BIMCO Bulletin • Seminar on Maritime Security • ShipMaster’s Security Manual ‘98 • Special Bulletin – Maritime Security • Tips on avoiding Piracy, Robbery and Theft (with IMB & ReCAAP) • Check Before Fixing – Security chapter • BIMCO Website www.bimco.org

  8. Advocacy & Advisory Activities • International • IMO & IMB • Regional • ReCAAP • National • Port Authorities • Ministries of Transport • Dissemination of guidance • Publications, Website, Courses • Direct enquiries

  9. Current Activity • United Nations & IMO • Industry Best Practice • Workshops & Round Table Discussions • Advisories & Daily Updates • Contractual Stipulations

  10. United Nations & IMO • Security Council Resolutions • Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS) - est. under UN Security Council resolution 1851 on 16 December 2008 • 4 Working Groups; • WG 1 address activities related to military and operational coordination and information sharing, the establishment of the regional coordination center • WG 2 to address judicial aspects of piracy with the support of UNODC. • WG 3 to strengthen shipping self-awareness and other capabilities, • WG 4 to improve diplomatic and public information efforts on all aspects of piracy.

  11. Best Management Practices to deter piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia • International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) • International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) • Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) • Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) • Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) • International Association of Dry Cargo Ship Owners (INTERCARGO) • International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs (IGP&I) • Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) • International Union of Marine Insurers (IUMI) • Joint War Committee (JWC) • International Maritime Bureau (IMB)

  12. Workshops & Round Table Discussions • USN, USCG, MARAD • UN Working Groups • BIMCO Hostage release workshop11 March ’09 – Danish Shipowners Assoc. • Combating Piracy28 & 29 April ’09 London Govt. & Ind. • Universities - RSIS – 1979 Hostages Convention

  13. Advisories & Daily Updates

  14. Contractual Stipulations

  15. BIMCO Counter Piracy Operations Thomas Timlen, Asia Liaison Officer BIMCO Asia Representative Office Level 31, 6 Battery Road, Singapore 049909 Phone: +65 6321 9116 Fax: +65 6321 9117 Email: tt@bimco.org www.bimco.org Thank you

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