BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://gcaptain.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120712 DTSTAMP:20120517T021448 CREATED:20120503T155850 LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T160207 UID:45852-1341792000-1342051200@http://gcaptain.com SUMMARY:Annual Combating Piracy: West African Maritime Security DESCRIPTION: The 2nd Annual Combating Piracy: West African Maritime Security conference will be opened by the Honourable Alhaji Collins Dauda\, Minister for Transport for Ghana. The programme will identify the current threat levels and the latest regional initiatives being rolled out to protect your assets. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what protection measures you can implement to maximise the security of your assets in this high risk region. If you want to implement a robust security strategy\, attend the 2nd Annual Combating Piracy: West African Maritime Security conference and: Assess the spread of pirate operations in West Africa: Understand where your assets are now at risk Know your enemy: PICOMMS and the IMB explain who these criminals are\, where they are operating and the new tactics they are adopting Learn from the latest incidents:  Transocean\, Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement and Gardline Marine Sciences reveal how they have updated their security strategies following breaches Maximising the security of your assets at anchorage and at port: Find out what innovative protection measures you can implement to make sure your assets are safe. Insights from Addax Petroleum Development Nigeria Ltd Lessons learned from the Somali piracy model: The ICC International Maritime Bureau identifies similarities with the Somali model to help you stay one step ahead of the criminals Understand the support available from the Integrated Coastguard Network:AMMSA explains how this is developing and what this means for the security of your operations Countering the threat of drugs\, arms and people smuggling: Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement explains the innovative security measures you can implement to protect against wider maritime crime Understanding how different countries are responding to the increasing pirate threat: Hear the initiatives being rolled out by Nigeria\, Ghana and Cameroon LOCATION:Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra, Ghana URL:http://gcaptain.com/event/annual-combating-piracy-west/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120427 DTSTAMP:20120517T021448 CREATED:20111220T204538 LAST-MODIFIED:20120106T141411 UID:35838-1335139200-1335484800@http://gcaptain.com SUMMARY:Combating Piracy DESCRIPTION: 23 – 26 April 2012\, Hamburg Booking discount code: GCAPTAIN The 11th Official Combating Piracy Update will deliver a programme packed with  the most recent case studies of hijacks and attacks\, giving you the vital intelligence needed to stay one step ahead of the pirates.  “One of the most informative conferences on piracy with wide attendance from all stake holders. The selection of speakers and the presentations were excellent” (CSO\, NYK LNCE Ship Management (UK) LTD on Combating Piracy Week 2011) A snapshot of what will be covered on the agenda is below: First hand account of the hijack of the Hanniball II: What security breaches were the pirates able to exploit and what vital lessons can be learned? Learn what emerging threats will affect you: Analysing the increasing threat of cyber crime and the developing threat in Kenya and Mozambique Insights into innovative pre-transit security measures: Find out if BMP is enough and the additional measures you can take before transit to maximise your security As piracy increases but funding for EUNAVFOR does not\, what naval support will be available to you? Hear the latest projections for naval support capacity and response times Assess the changes and developments in the use and selection of PMSCs: Understand what impact the new UK and Greek laws will have and hear how Global Marine Systems Ltd are working to get the most out of a security provider The latest recommendations on post hijack response: Hear the latest recommendations on dealing with the media\, families and post-release care of your crew Analyse the complex and evolving tactics being adopted by pirates: Including an assessment of the increasing use of violence\, rise in night attacks and the methods and tools they are using Understand how to get the most out of your insurance and P&I: Find out what you can expect from your insurer For more information and to download the meeting agenda\, please visit: www.piracy-europe.com. Receive a 10% discount off the conference registration fees upon quoting the booking code: GCAPTAIN when registering your place. Please email info@hansonwade.com for more information or to register. LOCATION:Heiligengeistbrücke 4, Hamburg, Germany URL:http://gcaptain.com/event/combating-piracy/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR