The Asia-Pacific Region sea lanes and ports, key and vital to commercial shipping, trade and military engagement, present a significant challenge to security professionals. The diverse capabilities and limitations of individual country intelligence and security forces to identify and mitigate potential threats requires a pro-active, cost-effective teamwork approach to ensure operational and supply chain integrity, as well as the safety and security of persons and assets.

1. - PORT SECURITY -
IMPLICATIONS FOR MARITIME SUPPLY CHAINS
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2. Driving Factors
Port Security Worldwide
Terrorist Attacks
September 11, 2001
USS Cole (DDG-67)
October 12, 2000
“Cargo Theft on the Rise,
Despite Increase in Enforcement”
(Los Angeles Business Journal – 2005)
“Security at RI Container Ports Slack”
(Jakarta Post – 2008)
“Lax port security „a terror risk‟”
( SBS World News Australia– 2009)
“Four held for container theft – 2007”
“JNPT containers: Evidence hint‟s at insider‟s help”
( dnaindia.com / PTI (India))
“Terrorism – Corruption – Theft – Smuggling”
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SECURITY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

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FORCE PROTECTION – PORT & SHIP SECURITY
Levels of Security –
dependent on local threat environment
- Budget
- Available Personnel
- Training & Experience
- Reliability
- All Considerations

5. - Criminals
- Insiders such as military members,
ship’s crew, contractors, civilians, etc.
- Groups opposed to country policies
or actions
- Terrorist organizations
and/or individuals
- Piracy
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Threats to
Ships, Ports and the Logistics / Supply Chain

6. The pier provides access to
Commercial and Military
ships for on-load / off-load
re-supply, re-fueling, crew
and passengers, as well as
other vital functions.
- Can be vulnerable to
criminal and terrorist
activity.
- Both land and waterside
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Pier Security

7. Strong supply chain security measures
also reduce the risk of loss, theft, and
contraband smuggling.
Must be implemented and tracked from
point of origin (manufacturer/supplier/vendor)
through to point of distribution.
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Logistics and Supply Chain Security

8. Security Overview
• The Breakdown in security often involved:
􀂾 Lack of actionable intelligence on the immediate threat / Lack of adequate security measures / response
􀂾 Improper monitoring of the conveyance throughout the supply chain
􀂾 Subcontracting transportation services without direct controls
􀂾 Inadequate personnel screening
􀂾 Lack of inspections, verifications and self-policing processes
􀂾 Lack of engagement and understanding of the supply chain
Terrorist threat – Loss of life, damaged ship, ecological impact,
ship as weapon; in cargo – WMD / tainted cargo, etc.
Piracy – Ship & Cargo Theft // Corruption // Bribes // Culture of “Tipping”
Logistics / Supply Chain Vulnerabilities – majority of compromised shipments occur during
the transportation component of the supply chain.
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Effects
Lack of adequate Port Security as well as Disruption of the Supply
Chain, whether Commercial or Military:
IMPACTS MISSION READINESS, OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY
High Operating Costs and/or Insurance Premiums – Force Protection / Security Upgrades
Penalties and Fines due to delays and/or lost cargo
- Drop in Confidence in Safety of Port / Location / --- No port calls ---
- Drop in Confidence in Method of Conveyance (i.e. ships, trucks, etc.)
- Drop in Public Confidence in Safety of Products and Services
Everyone loses !

10. - Due Diligence on Security Provider and Contractors - Reputation & Integrity Very Important
- Physical Access Controls
- Personnel Security
- Procedural Security
- Conveyance/Container Security
- Information Technology Security
- Security Training and Threat Awareness
- Partnering with Host Governments and/or other Official Security Personnel
TEAMWORK !
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Security Measures

11. Scott M. Bernat
Resident Agent in Charge
Force Protection Detachment
US Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia
+62-21-3435-9811 (Office)
+62-811-100-5797 (Mobile)
Email: BernatS@state.gov
Sbernat@hotmail.com
QUESTIONS ??
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Doug Robinson
Special Agent, NCIS
Force Protection Detachment
US Embassy Bangkok, Thailand
+66-2-287-1036 ext 800 (Office)
Email: RobinsonDH@state.gov
US Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Greater South East Asia Field Office - Singapore
+65-6-750-2400 (Main Office)
http://www.ncis.navy.mil/locations/singapore.asp