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As the last line of defence, port security teams play a critical role in ensuring that the nation is protected from external harm. Therefore, it is essential for ports to boast the most stringent security measures possible, using the most up to date technology. With continued migration into the EU through sea borders and the serious threat of terrorism, there is a pressing need for the maritime security community to collaborate and further strengthen relations in order to boost security. Interacting with delegates from across the globe and hearing from industry leading experts will ensure delegates are up-to-date with high priority information that enables you to best secure your seaports, civilians and means of trade.

The SAE Media Group is proud to announce the 7th annual International Port Security Conference. The event will be held in London on the 1st and 2nd of June 2016. The conference aims to bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss modern methods of port security and provide effective learning experiences for all delegates through expert speakers carefully chosen through extensive research, and workshops magnifying the most topical issues.Topics to be discussed in June include terrorism, cyber security,  optimising technology use, regulation and case studies featuring some of the busiest ports from across the world. Our diverse range of topics will allow delegates to learn best practices for port security and understand further how other ports are resolving core challenges.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Chris Trelawny

Chris Trelawny

Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Maritime Security and Facilitation, International Maritime Organisation
Emma Ward

Emma Ward

General Manager Safety and Security, Port of Dover
Randy Parsons

Randy Parsons

Director of Security, Port Of Long Beach
Rear Admiral Paul Thomas

Rear Admiral Paul Thomas

Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, USCG

Anderson Fagundes

Port Facility Security Manager , Port of Santos - Santos Brasil
Anderson Fagundes

Captain Attilio Montalto

PSC Port State Control / SAFETY / SECURITY, Guardia Costiera - Italian Coastguard
Captain Attilio Montalto

Captain Pengfei Zhang

Lecturer in Maritime Law and Business, Southampton Solent University
Captain Pengfei Zhang

Chris Jones

Managing Director, MAROPS
Chris Jones

Chris Trelawny

Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Maritime Security and Facilitation, International Maritime Organisation
Chris Trelawny

David Attard

Head of Maritime Security Compliance , Malta Transport Authority
David Attard

David Galt

Port Security Officer , Port Security Authority - Liverpool & Manchester
David Galt

Dr Lars Stemmler

Head of International Projects, Bremenports
Dr Lars Stemmler

Emma Ward

General Manager Safety and Security, Port of Dover
Emma Ward

Gary LaGrange

President and CEO, Port Of New Orleans
Gary LaGrange

Jeffrey Milstein

Director of Operations, Moran Office of Maritime and Port Security
Jeffrey Milstein

John Dalby

CEO, Marine Risk Management
John Dalby

John Schembri

Managing Director, SHIELD Consultants ltd
John Schembri

Juan Martín

Security and Safety Manager, Port Authority of Vigo
Juan Martín

Major General (Ret.) Vasileios Grizis

Director, Center for Security Studies (KEMEA)
Major General (Ret.) Vasileios Grizis

Major Spyridon Koletsis

Security Expert - Negotiator at KEMEA, Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction
Major Spyridon Koletsis

Marc-Andre Vynckier

Sales Manager Latin America & Africa, Automatic Systems
Marc-Andre Vynckier

Per Bjornson

Chief Security Officer, Port of Helsingborg
Per Bjornson

Professor Nikitas Nikitakos

Research Fellow at KEMEA, Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction
Professor Nikitas Nikitakos

Randy Parsons

Director of Security, Port Of Long Beach
Randy Parsons

Raymond Gibbons

Managing Director, Sentinel Maritime
Raymond Gibbons

Rear Admiral Paul Thomas

Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, USCG
Rear Admiral Paul Thomas

Reinout Gunst

Security Coordinator, Port of Rotterdam
Reinout Gunst

Conference agenda

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13:30

Overview of existing and potential future threats

John Dalby

John Dalby, CEO, Marine Risk Management

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14:10

Interactive session with PSOs describing their experiences and lessons learnt

John Dalby

John Dalby, CEO, Marine Risk Management

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14:50

Afternoon Tea

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15:20

Open discussion about future individual security measures, experiences with different providers

John Dalby

John Dalby, CEO, Marine Risk Management

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16:00

Existing and developmental security measures including physical and electronic

John Dalby

John Dalby, CEO, Marine Risk Management

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16:40

Closing Remarks

John Dalby

John Dalby, CEO, Marine Risk Management

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:00

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Chris Jones

Chris Jones, Managing Director, MAROPS

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9:10

Preparing a Cyber Security Policy in the USA to Protect American Ports

Rear Admiral Paul Thomas

Rear Admiral Paul Thomas, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, USCG

• Recent examples of cyber-attacks within ports and the impact of these on the port
• Challenges faced by the US Coastguard in developing a policy
• Solutions devised to defeat these challenges
• Further improving cyber security within ports
 

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9:50

Port of Rotterdam: Compliance

Reinout Gunst

Reinout Gunst, Security Coordinator, Port of Rotterdam

• Inspection procedures faced by the port
• Challenges faced by the port in further implementing security measures
• Solutions to these problems
• Future steps for the Port of Rotterdam’s security team
 

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10:30

Morning Coffee

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11:00

The Ports Of Malta: Risk Assessment At Borders

• MARSEC Risk & Situation Assessment Scenarios – Situation Analysis
• Improving Human  Organisation For Security & Emergency Management
• Emergency Crisis Response Optimisation through a Unified System
• Complexities Of Crisis LMD, Crisis Delegation And Response Prioritisation
• Strategies to enhance Security Domain Awareness and Management
 

David Attard

David Attard, Head of Maritime Security Compliance , Malta Transport Authority

John Schembri

John Schembri, Managing Director, SHIELD Consultants ltd

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11:40

Using Negotiation to Mitigate against External Threats

Major Spyridon Koletsis

Major Spyridon Koletsis, Security Expert - Negotiator at KEMEA, Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction

  • Characteristics of External Threats
  • Negotiation Strategies
  • Personnel Training as a capacity building issue
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    12:20

    Real time security risk assessment for port electronic systems

  • Security Risk Assessment Methodology
  • Stream Reasoning
  • Real Time Assessment
  • Strategies for risk infrastructure resilience
  • Major General (Ret.) Vasileios Grizis

    Major General (Ret.) Vasileios Grizis, Director, Center for Security Studies (KEMEA)

    Professor Nikitas Nikitakos

    Professor Nikitas Nikitakos, Research Fellow at KEMEA, Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction

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    13:00

    Networking Lunch

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    14:00

    Port of Long Beach: How the ‘Virtual Port’ Enhances Domain Awareness, Incident Response & Recovery

    Randy Parsons

    Randy Parsons, Director of Security, Port Of Long Beach

    • Integrating all security information through real time images
    • How the project optimises daily security operations
    • Benefits that the project has provided to the port
    • Development of the project going forward
     

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    14:40

    Emergency Procedure to Secure a Port During a Crisis

    Gary LaGrange

    Gary LaGrange, President and CEO, Port Of New Orleans

  • Developing a Recovery Plan vs. Preparation Plan
  • Coordinating with Federal and State Agencies during a Crisis
  • Assessing Major Damage to Port and Commercial Property
  • Establishing a road to recovery through Port Investment

     

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    15:20

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:50

    Port of Bremen and Bremerhaven: Identification and Assessment of Abnormal Behaviour in the Port Area - Use Cases of a Seaport

    Dr Lars Stemmler

    Dr Lars Stemmler, Head of International Projects, Bremenports

    • Identifying port technology solutions that assist in enhancing port security
    • Criteria used by the port to establish which security solutions are worth considering
    • Challenges to address when formulating technological solutions
     

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    16:30

    Port of Vigo: Implementing New Technology Mechanisms to Enhance Port Security

    Juan Martín

    Juan Martín, Security and Safety Manager, Port Authority of Vigo

    • Technologies currently employed by the Port of Vigo and how they benefit the port
    • Identifying new technologies
    • Training staff to use new technologies
    • New innovations currently being explored
     

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    17:10

    Brazil: Port Protection and its integration with the logistics and preparation ahead of major events

    Anderson Fagundes

    Anderson Fagundes, Port Facility Security Manager , Port of Santos - Santos Brasil

    • The Port Security interface towards the implementation of the AEO Trade Programme in Brazil
    • Risk Scenarios in Brazilian port areas
    • Port security compliance following new Brazilian regulations
    • Brazil's preparation for the Olympic Games 2016 and the interface with port security

     

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    17:50

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

    Chris Jones

    Chris Jones, Managing Director, MAROPS

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    8:30

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Chris Jones

    Chris Jones, Managing Director, MAROPS

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    9:10

    IMO Legislative Plans to Mitigate Port Security Risks

    Chris Trelawny

    Chris Trelawny, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Maritime Security and Facilitation, International Maritime Organisation

    • Explanation of current IMO plans to mitigate Cyber Security and Terrorism risks
    • Discuss the possibility of new regulations and how these would impact port security
    • How your ports can help IMO develop these guidelines
     

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    9:50

    Port of Liverpool: How the Port Security Regulations 2009 Have Resulted in Improved Port Security

    David Galt

    David Galt, Port Security Officer , Port Security Authority - Liverpool & Manchester

    • Assessing the impact of the 2009 regulations on the Port of Liverpool’s security operations
    • Weaknesses of ISPS
    • How the Port of Liverpool have mitigated against these weaknesses
    • Further enhancing security mechanisms in the future
     

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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    10:50

    Security Challenges in the Port of Dover

    Emma Ward

    Emma Ward, General Manager Safety and Security, Port of Dover

    • Outline of what the challenges are
    • Response to these challenges
    • Resilience
    • The Future
     

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    11:30

    Port Security Gaps and Weaknesses

    Jeffrey Milstein

    Jeffrey Milstein , Director of Operations, Moran Office of Maritime and Port Security

    • Identifying significant gaps and weaknesses that you are missing everyday
    • Effective means to cut costs and provide higher levels of security to vessels and facilities
    • Establishing the correct regulatory regime to not only be compliant but be to be secure from the real substantiated threats
    • Cyber Security and the future of maritime security

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    12:10

    Networking Lunch

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    13:10

    Panel Discussion: What Measures Can be Taken by Ports to Improve Security Operations

    • Current security challenges facing ports
    • Latest developments in port security
    • Working together to improve security operations
     

    Emma Ward

    Emma Ward, General Manager Safety and Security, Port of Dover

    Randy Parsons

    Randy Parsons, Director of Security, Port Of Long Beach

    David Attard

    David Attard, Head of Maritime Security Compliance , Malta Transport Authority

    Reinout Gunst

    Reinout Gunst, Security Coordinator, Port of Rotterdam

    Captain Attilio Montalto

    Captain Attilio Montalto, PSC Port State Control / SAFETY / SECURITY, Guardia Costiera - Italian Coastguard

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    13:50

    Last Generations of Physical Obstacles for Port Access Control

    Marc-Andre Vynckier

    Marc-Andre Vynckier, Sales Manager Latin America & Africa, Automatic Systems

    Automatic Systems SA – an introduction
    A wide range of equipment for vehicles and pedestrians access control
    Main references in port access control
    Last technical evolutions in pedestrian/passenger boarding control

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    14:30

    Port of Helsingborg: Port Security in the Nordic Regions

    Per Bjornson

    Per Bjornson, Chief Security Officer, Port of Helsingborg

    • Challenges facing security operations of Nordic ports
    • Solutions developed by the Port of Helsingborg
    • Implementing new security procedures
    • Further enhancing security operations in Nordic Ports
     

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    15:10

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:40

    Port Development and Port Security: China’s Dream and Ambition

    Captain Pengfei Zhang

    Captain Pengfei Zhang, Lecturer in Maritime Law and Business, Southampton Solent University

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    16:20

    Common Vulnerabilities in Port Security Operations - The Ship-Operator’s Perspective

    Raymond Gibbons

    Raymond Gibbons, Managing Director, Sentinel Maritime

    • Ship-owner concerns regarding port security operations
    • Experiences from exercises conducted at various European Ports
    • Suggested measures to resolve these vulnerabilities
     

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    17:00

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

    Chris Jones

    Chris Jones, Managing Director, MAROPS


    Port Facility Security Manager
    Port of Santos - Santos Brasil
    PSC Port State Control / SAFETY / SECURITY
    Guardia Costiera - Italian Coastguard
    Lecturer in Maritime Law and Business
    Southampton Solent University
    Managing Director
    MAROPS
    Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Maritime Security and Facilitation
    International Maritime Organisation
    Head of Maritime Security Compliance
    Malta Transport Authority
    Port Security Officer
    Port Security Authority - Liverpool & Manchester
    Head of International Projects
    Bremenports
    General Manager Safety and Security
    Port of Dover
    President and CEO
    Port Of New Orleans
    Director of Operations
    Moran Office of Maritime and Port Security
    CEO
    Marine Risk Management
    Managing Director
    SHIELD Consultants ltd
    Security and Safety Manager
    Port Authority of Vigo
    Director
    Center for Security Studies (KEMEA)
    Security Expert - Negotiator at KEMEA
    Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction
    Sales Manager Latin America & Africa
    Automatic Systems
    Chief Security Officer
    Port of Helsingborg
    Research Fellow at KEMEA
    Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction
    Director of Security
    Port Of Long Beach
    Managing Director
    Sentinel Maritime
    Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy
    USCG
    Security Coordinator
    Port of Rotterdam

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    Preparing Ports to Mitigate against External Threats

    Preparing Ports to Mitigate against External Threats

    Holiday Inn Kensington Forum
    31 May 2016
    London, United Kingdom

    List of attendees 2016: by organisation and job title

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    Chairman's Letter of Invitation - Chris Jones, Managing Director, Maritime Security Operations (MAROPS) Limited

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    International Port Security: List of attendees 2014-2015 by organisation, job title and country

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    SourceSecurity.com is the world's leading security industry publication, with an audience of over 180,000 visits monthly. SourceSecurity.com US Edition is specifically dedicated to the US and Americas security market. In addition to its unique and unrivalled comparative database of security products comprising over 18,000 products, including CCTV camera brackets & mounts, security bollards and barriers, video servers and access control system & kits, content includes news & analysis, latest applications, and a directory of security companies and security events. The site also features in-depth coverage of products and applications in vertical markets such as government & public services, remote monitoring and industrial & commercial security. Dedicated areas for network IP security and biometric security recognise the emergence and growth of these technologies, while experts from the industry contribute their valuable insights on business and technology trends. With its depth and breadth of content, SourceSecurity.com is the definitive resource for the security industry.


    International Journal of Intelligent Defence Support Systems

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    http://www.inderscience.com/ijidss

    IJIDSS proposes and fosters discussion on the development of novel computational intelligence techniques and their application to support systems used by defence personnel. The scope of application covers strategic, tactical and operational decision-making across the entire defence sector, covering areas such as intelligence gathering and analysis, capability assessment, tactics modelling and evaluation and logistics management as well as military systems integration and both semi-autonomous and autonomous systems.


    Port News

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    IAA PortNews is the leading and most popular Russian media resource providing sea and river transport news, as well as a tool of interaction between businesses, government and the media. Every day, around 8,000 readers visit the Russian and English pages of the media agency’s web portal.


    Epicos

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    Epicos is a global, multifaceted portal providing Aerospace and Defense industries around the world with business intelligence and active support to access opportunities on international procurements, industrial cooperation and offsets. Epicos has carried out extensive industry analysis and mapping of capabilities of A&D Industries and offers this knowledge to its members helping them to identify business opportunities and to build strategic alliances. Additionally, Epicos supports the global A&D industry through a wide range of on-line services and products including but not limited to: a large online procurement database, an updated Business Directory, an e-library with extensive information regarding procurement and offsets processes systems and an up to the minute news database.


    Harbours Review – European Port Sector Forum

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    The Harbours Review project of the Baltic Press publishing house stands for a completely free regularly updated on-line European ports database as well as E-zines distributed to over 15,000+ subscribers with expert views on the most important issues for Europe’s port sector. Each E-zine contains a featured article tackling one of the most burning questions for the EU port industry, coupled with comments of the sector’s representatives and top national & EU officials.


    The International Harbour Masters’ Association

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    The International Harbour Masters’ Association, founded in 1996, aims to unite those responsible for the safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound conduct of marine operations in port waters into one professional body. IHMA is a not-for-profit organisation with more than 230 members in 42 countries and has non–governmental consultative status at the International Maritime Organization. IHMA works to develop and foster collaboration and good relations between its members, and promotes the professional views, standing and interests of harbour masters worldwide.


    Drastic News

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    The Drastic News website is your one-stop shop for all things Drones, Robotics, Automation, Security, Technology, Information and Communications. Be kept up-to-date with all the latest industry news and products. It is proudly produced by the publishers of the Australian Security Magazine and the Asia Pacific Security Magazine.


    Military Systems and Technology

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    Military Systems & Technology is a comprehensive web portal, design agency and publication designed for the International Defence & Aerospace Industry. It is a source of daily information for Manufacturers, OEM’S, System Integrators and Contractors. We even have Government & Military Readers. The portal encompasses all aspects of Military equipment, technology, design and services. www.militarysystems-tech.com info@militarysystems-tech.com +44 (0)1392 881545


    Aerospace Technology

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    Leading aerospace organisations use Aerospace-technology.com on a daily basis to ensure they keep up to date with the latest industry specific news and developments. As a result, Aerospace-technology.com attracts a high quality and loyal user base of the most influential decision makers and aerospace industry leaders. For more information please contact antonio.rossi@verdict.co.uk or call +44 207 936 6806


    Defense Conference

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    www.marketanalysis.com is a publication of Market Research Media. Market Research Media Ltd, a leading market research firm, provides comprehensive market research reports and forecasts to assist governmental and corporate decision makers understand the dynamics of world’s technology markets. Fortune 500 companies, US Congress and EU government bodies rely on our strategic insights.


    The Big Red Guide

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    TheBigRedGuide.com is the fire industry’s most comprehensive source for fire and safety product information. Our extensive product database covers thousands of firefighting and fire protection products like fire protection/special suppression systems which include fire extinguishers, fire detectors, sprinklers, hydrants, and foam equipment, etc. from leading manufacturers. The website also features essential event news, updated daily; fire industry trade shows calendar, and a comprehensive firefighting association showcasing associations in the fire industry from around the world. For regular updates register now at TheBigRedGuide.com.


    Defense-update.com

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    Defense Update highlights worldwide defense programs, including; land warfare covering armor and infantry and support elements,aerospace, naval, C4ISR, EW, Cyber Warfare, intelligence and net-centric warfare, unmanned systems and robotics, and homeland defense. Written by experienced defense journalists from different nations, with contribution by analysts specializing in different fields, Defense Update provides comprehensive coverage of specific defense related topics, including Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV), Future Combat Systems, Aerospace – and unmanned systems as well as robotics and Precision Strike weapons. It also covers in-depth analysis of developing trends in Command, Control, Communications and Computing, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR).


    In Security

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    In Security, the magazine for buyers of security products across the UK and Europe. In Security allows its advertisers to gain access to over 35,000 security professionals with its high profile distribution. The magazine’s hard copy distribution combined with a carefully designed and managed email circulation, ensures that its clients advertising spend is maximised.


    Australian Security Magazine

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    http://www.australiansecuritymagazine.com.au/

    The Australian Security Magazine is the country’s leading government and corporate security magazine. It is published bi-monthly and is distributed free of charge to many of the biggest decision makers in the security industry and also sold in selected stores. It is a highly respected and sought after publication, incorporating investigative journalism, provoking editorial and up-to-date news, trends and events for all security professionals.


    International Journal of Ocean Systems Management

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    http://www.inderscience.com/ijosm

    IJOSM covers the business and government management aspects of ocean systems and activities, including ocean transportation, marine resource development, environmental management, public policy and ocean use, ocean mining, ports, ocean energy and fisheries. It particularly encourages work that successfully integrates theory, methodology and experience in the fundamental disciplines that constitute the ocean systems management area, such as engineering, economics, business administration, operations research, public policy analysis and law.


    Copybook - Military

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    Copybook’s global military network is designed to facilitate business between defence contractors, governments and defence procurement companies worldwide. We cover the latest military news, developments, events, exhibitions and we help promote military products through working with specific military experts. If you supply to the military, you can simply add your company for free today. You can then network with other military suppliers, arrange meetings and network at leading military events worldwide. SIGN UP FOR FREE today! Copybook – Your Global Business Network


    International Journal of Migration and Border Studies

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    IJMBS addresses the whole range of technological, human/social, political, policy, organisational and managerial issues related to migration and border studies. IJMBS is a peer-reviewed journal which offers a forum for disciplinary and inter-disciplinary research concerning conceptual, theoretical, empirical and methodological dimensions of migration and border studies. It aims to bring together a diverse range of international scholars and practitioners to advance knowledge, improve practice, and act as a definitive source on migration and border issues.


    ArmedForces.co.uk

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    The DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY is an authoritative online information resource for all defence purchasers. This comprehensive listing of Defence Suppliers has enabled thousands of purchasing professionals to find exactly what they are looking for - in seconds. THE DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY provides a total overview of all the UK's Armed Forces - with a wealth of valuable information about the organisation and structure of the UK's Defence Services, as well as useful facts about developments in the UK Defence Industry Contact us: defenceenquiries@armedforces.co.uk Tel: 01743 241962 website: www.armedforces.co.uk


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    Homeland Security Technology

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    Global Military Communications

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    Global Military Communications is a publication that tracks the trends, drivers and technology that fuel the military communications sector. Communications continue to be the lynchpin of modern warfare and is crucial to any military campaign. The sector is going through unprecedented change as militaries and governments across the world move towards a network centric approach to their communications. From operations in war zones to homeland security and disaster recovery operations, Global Military Communications provides you with the latest communications developments on land, sea, and in the air.


    Port Technology International

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    Port Technology International is a quarterly technical journal and online news hub, reporting news, progress and technological innovations at ports, terminals and harbours worldwide. The semi-hardback journal features over 40 technical papers written by leading industry professionals, covering a wide range of topics from terminal operating systems, port construction and planning to terminal management and container handling. The journal is divided into distinctive sections, reflecting emerging trends and technical innovations that lead to greater efficiency and higher productivity in ports and terminals. The dedicated Customs & Security section includes articles on all types of equipment and technology used to secure port and terminal facilities against the threats of crime and terrorism.


    Army Technology

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    Army-technology.com brings you up-to-date international news and features on the defence industry, covering military projects, trends, products, services and more in the army sector. With a team of journalists around the world, army-technology.com, along with sister sites naval-technology.com and airforce-technology.com, is the only business service that focuses on the technologies required by military personnel and companies working in this important field. When you combine this with one of the most comprehensive and detailed listings of military equipment suppliers, products and services, free white paper downloads and company press releases, you see why army-technology.com is the key point of reference for the defence industry.


    Inside Marine

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    Covering areas from shipbuilding, offshore activities, equipment and commercial marine to the latest maritime technologies and in-depth company profiles, Inside Marine is targeted at and read by directors and the high-end management brackets. Circulated in both hard and virtual formats, Inside Marine is fast becoming a leading voice throughout the maritime and offshore industry, and by working closely with many companies, leading industry experts and partnering many major exhibitions, the magazine is helping everyone involved connect the seven seas and five oceans with one voice.

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    The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI)

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    The Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) is an international not-for-profit membership organisation encompassing maritime security service providers that cover the spectrum of maritime crime; including consultants, trainers, security equipment and technology manufacturers from more than 30 nations around the globe. Bridging the gap between security and the maritime industries, SAMI members provide maritime security solutions.

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    WHAT IS CPD?

    CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy, which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and structured. The most common definition is:

    ‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional competence’

    CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular CPD activities.

    Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to be upheld.

    CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured reading.

    CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

    There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their members to undertake CPD.

    For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards, legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

    CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

    TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

    Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’ or ‘Output’ based.

    ‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of learning.

    ‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives. These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD through their preferred mode of learning.

    The majority of Input and Output based schemes actively encourage individuals to seek appropriate CPD activities independently.

    As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SAE Media Group can provide an indication of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

    GLOBAL CPD

    Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

    CPD Certificates

    We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@saemediagroup.com

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