Commander CTF 151 March - June 2011 “The Singapore Armed Forces Experience in Countering Piracy in the Gulf of Aden” RADM Harris Chan Commander CTF 151 March - June 2011 Commander, Maritime Security Task Force (MSTF)/ Director, Multi-National Operations (MNO)

Piracy Trends in the GoA Tactics, 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.

Piracy Trends in the GoA 2010 vs 2011 CAA 1 FEB 2012 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 GoA Climate as an Influencing Factor CAA 1 FEB 2012

Piracy Trends in the GoA Increasing Violence Against Hostages

Piracy Trends in the GoA Tougher Military Stance

Piracy Trends in the GoA Possible Piracy - Terror Nexus?

Piracy Trends in the GoA Changing Inland Situation in Somalia

A Multi-National Approach to Countering Piracy CMF Nations Australia Bahrain Belgium Canada Denmark France Germany Greece Italy Japan Jordan Kuwait NATO (Op Ocean Shield) EU (Op Atalanta) China India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Russia Independent Deployers Brunei Philippines Qatar Yemen Netherlands New Zealand Pakistan Portugal Saudi Arabia Singapore ROK Thailand Spain Turkey UK UAE USA Non-CMF Nations Singapore is one of 25 countries in the Combined Maritime Forces Countries which participated in SAF-led Missions 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.

A Comprehensive Strategy to Countering Piracy Disruption Operations  International Forum for Countries, Organisations & Industry Groups Strategic Singapore Ambassador Ms Mary Seet hosting the 9th Plenary Session of the CGPCS Info Sharing between Coalition, Ind Deployers & Civilian Stakeholders Shared Awareness & De-confliction Meeting in Bahrain Maritime Info Exchange Vessel Operators Meeting in Dubai  Ops Coordination between Military Assets Sector Patrol Maritime Air Patrols Disruption Operations Operational Bringing together Relevant Stakeholders

SAF’s Counter Piracy Missions to the Gulf of Aden SAF Contributions to Counter-Piracy Operations Senior National Rep to CMF SAF Task Group: LST and Two SP Helos Command of CTF 151 SAF Maritime Patrol Aircraft Detachment 2011 2010 2009

The SAF Command Team 2011

Multi-National Collaboration in the GoA IRTC/ GOA CO-ORDINATOR JAPAN MALAYSIA INDIA KOREA CHINA Yemen Somailia CTF 151 SINGAPORE CTF 465 CTF 508 SPAIN ITALY Jan – Apr 11 Apr – Jun 11 Jun – Jan 12 Jan – Apr 12 IRTC/ GOA CO-ORDINATOR SAF CTF 151 assumed as the IRTC coordinator from Apr to Jun 11. Operational responses are closely co-ordinated between coalition and Independent Deployers.

Establishing Info-Sharing Networks CMF EUNAVFOR NATO Independent Deployers Shipping Community

Enhancing Information Sharing MERCURY UK MTO Independent Deployers CTF 150 MPRA CTF 508 Korean Navy CENTRIXS CTF 465 Merchant Vessels Secured Access Limited to ----Coalition Partners Non-Secured Web-Based Japan Maritime Self Defense Force CTF 151 Indonesian Navy Yemen Coast Guard Pakistan ACCESS II Djibouti Maritime HQ Merchant Vessels INMARSAT (Voice) MMS VHF Password-Enabled Satcom-Based French Alindien HQ

Enhancing Cooperation Amongst Partners Indonesia Enhancing Cooperation Amongst Partners Japan S. Korea USA Pakistan China Portugal European Union Spain UK

Lessons Learnt for Maritime Security in ASEAN Cooperative Maritime Security Frameworks Establishing Collaborative Info-sharing Networks Fostering Mutual Understanding& Trust Building Interoperability & Capacity

Establishing Collaborative Info-Sharing Networks Creating A Regional Network Of Networks Thailand Maritime Enforcement Coordination Centre Philippines Maritime Research Information Centre Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency Brunei Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Singapore Information Fusion Centre Australia Border Protection Command Indonesia Puskodal Batam Info Sharing Centre Indonesia Guskamlabar Batam Operations Centre New Zealand National Maritime Coordination Centre Regional Info-Sharing and Ops Coordination Centres

Establishing Collaborative Info-Sharing Networks ASEAN Information Sharing Portal 1st ASEAN Info Sharing Workshop (Nov 11)

Fostering Mutual Understanding & Trust Through Regular Exchanges and Dialogues 5th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting 2011 5th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting 2011

Building Interoperability and Capacity Through Exercises Maritime Information Sharing Exercise 2011 Ex COBRAGOLD 2011 Western Pacific MCMEX 2011 Ex SEACAT 2011

Safe and Secure Seas for All