26th April 2014

IMCMEX 2014

Alexander Walker, Industry wrap up, MIPS Bahrain

 

• We have discussed partnership at length.

My main message is THANKYOU, for protecting our mariners through political turmoil, Piracy and terrorism.

• We have discussed the need to build and maintain trust – before you need it. Talk to a fellow mariner !! ( It does take time across all ranks).

• NCAGS ( US, German, Holland)/UKMTO/MARLO…. A vital mission.

• IMCMEX 14 What it looks like from “Industry”

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Executive Summary

Pacific Sea Power 2014

Military/ Merchant Cooperation

Its Classified!! A challenge going forward!

Merchant/Naval Partnership

A partnership between Navies and Merchants should focus on the shared drivers of keeping commerce moving and ensuring the safety of all our mariners

Operating Areas

Industry Participation in exercises is low cost/High Impact.Both Parties get training opportunities that allows us to improve our SOP’s.

Merchant/Naval Partnership

Operating Areas

History demonstrates the value of naval forces and merchant vessels working closely together.

Any crisis will be fast moving:-You will have what you have-Can’t make it up on the fly-Practice is important-Preset organizational structures are key

Develop partnerships in advance of crisis: -Among Merchants-Between Merchants and military (directly)-Between industry and government crisis response groups.-Between industry and relevant NGOs. The Classified world.

Merchant/Naval Partnership

Operating Areas

History demonstrates the value of naval forces and merchant vessels working closely together.

IMCMEX is a great example with a number of Gas and Crude ships participating. They provide Realism, training and a situational awareness

Industry Communication centre in Dubai.

BP Crisis response centre in London The Classified world.

Maersk Emergency Response Centre in Norfolk Virginia.

Industry Advisor in Bahrain.