Pre Conference Technology Workshop and Charleston Port Tour: Monday, March 31, 2008
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1:00 - 4:00 Site Visit: Port of Charleston Tour and Briefing
The Port of Charleston is recognized as the most productive port in North America by moving cargo through their port facilities as efficiently as possible, everyday. Take a privately guided tour of the Wando Welch Terminal, recognized worldwide for its innovative design and overall terminal productivity.
Take a close look at the recently completed 4th container berth, 3 new post- Panamax container cranes, and nearly 90 acres of additional container storage space. Hear how effective law enforcement partnerships and innovative technology have made the Port of Charleston an international symbol for safe and efficient cargo transportation.
- Tour the facility with an expert guide
- Ask questions of the staff on-site
- Participate in a post-conference briefing with a high ranking port official
Security Planning and Training Day: Thursday, April 3, 2008
8:00 – 11:00 Developing An Unclassified Global Common Operational Picture
Breakfast will be served
In the modern world, nations must work together to ensure the most accurate data in order to effectively combat the Global War on Terror. The control and proper dissemination of classified information to foreign governments continues to present a serious setback to bilateral security efforts.
What will be covered:
Hear a high level overview and successful case studies on successful open source data collaboration including:
- Regional activities and unclassified outputs
- Case study of programs in SE Asia and the Mediterranean
- Leveraging Computer Assisted Threat Evaluation Technology How you will benefit:
- Develop a plan for improving regional information accuracy
- Overcome the barriers of a classified information environment
- Gain hands on experience with an advanced open source data sharing tool
Session Leader:
Jatin Bains
Founder
Chairman and President of Channel Logistics LLC
11:00 – 2:00 Port Facility Security Planning And Risk Assessment
Lunch will be served
In this state-of-the-art training, complete a hands-on course designed to improve required port security and risk assessment planning procedures that comply with IMO, federal, USCG and state regulations. Receive realistic feedback to provide actionable recommendations to improve operational security What will be covered:
- Vessel and facility threat/risk assessments
- Vessel and facility security audits
- Passenger terminal security plans
- Port facility security plans
- Cargo facility security plans
- Vessel security plans
- Ship and facility training
How you will benefit:
• Develop realistic security plans that comply with U.S. and international (IMO) laws
• Master the toolsets for successful training and operational drills
Session Leader:
Session Leader:
Mike Lee
Assistant Vice President
McRoberts Consulting
2:00 – 5:00 Port Security Response Training And Drill: The “Trojan Horse” Exercise
All owners of ships over a certain size or otherwise designated by the USCG Captain of the Port, and all operators of port facilities as designated, are required to perform exercises and drills of the security plans that the law requires them to have in place.
The Trojan Horse Exercise is a public-private collaborative forum in which all participants can meet their legal obligations to exercise their security plans, identify best practices in security training, and exploit opportunities for developing innovative security techniques.
Session Leaders:
Dr. Larry Howard
Executive Director
Trojan Horse Exercise Captain
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Joseph Ahlstrom
USCG
SUNY Maritime College
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The Exercise will be coordinated and supervised by:
Brigadier General Robert Wolf
NYNM
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