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EU MARSIC PROJECT Enhancing maritime security and safety through information sharing and capacity building EU MARSIC IS IMPLEMENTED BY A CONSORTIUM LED BY FRANCE EXPERTISE INTERNATIONALE (FEI) Ministère des Affaires étrangères 27, rue de la Convention - CS 91533 - 75732 Paris Cedex 15 - France Email: contact.fei@diplomatie.gouv.fr Web site: www.fei.gouv.fr Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Ljubljana Photos : EU Marsic, Lewy2005 - © FEI/EU Marsic, 2013 International Maritime Safety, Security and Environment Academy (IMSSEA) Italian Coast Guard Maritime University of Szczecin (Poland) Swedish Coast Guard This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of FEI and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union. PARTNERS OF EU MARSIC ReMISC (Regional Maritime Information Sharing Centre) 5th Floor, Ministry of Transport Building Sana’a, Yemen Tel.: (+967 1) 504 624 Email: infoex@remisc.org Web site: www.remisc.org DRTC (Djibouti Regional Training Centre) BP. 138 - Djibouti, Djibouti Tel.: (+253 21) 35 2037 / 35 0990 Email: centre@edumar.org Web site: www.edumar.org CONTACT POINT OF EU MARSIC Project coordinator: Vice-Admiral (Rtd) Hubert de Gaullier hgb@edumar.org EU MARSIC IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION European Commission - EuropeAid - Development and Cooperation DG Unit B5 - Instrument for Stability - Critical Infrastructure Rue de la Loi 41. B-1040 Brussels, Belgium Email: maciej.madalinski@ec.europa.eu Web site: www.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/how/finance/ifs_en.htm EGYPT SUDAN ERITREA ETHIOPIA DJIBOUTI SOMALIA KENYA SOUTH AFRICA MADAGASCAR MOZAMBIQUE TANZANIA COMOROS SEYCHELLES MAURITIUS Réunion (FRANCE) MALDIVES YEMEN OMAN SAUDI ARABIA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES JORDAN The EU Marsic project is funded by the European Union under the “Instrument for Stability” strategic tool and implemented by the Development and Cooperation Direc- torate-General (DG). This DG is responsible for designing EU development policies and delivering aid through programmes and projects across the world. The EU Marsic project is implemented by a consortium led by FEI, which provides international expertise and strategic advice to national maritime authorities as well as to strengthen the capacity of regional maritime centres in Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, and Yemen. Project duration: August 2010 to July 2015 Budget: €6 million Regional cooperation: the key for future development As maritime security and safety depends on overcoming cross-border issues at sea, it is clear that littoral countries need to work together. EU Marsic provides advice to its partners on a continual basis to reinforce this cooperation from the technical to the strategic level. Linking officials from different maritime agencies and countries, the project participates in maintaining this impetus. A “regional by regional” networking spirit created EU Marsic facilitates networking, in collabora- tion with the IMO, to share maritime information and training as the main pillars of the Djibouti Code of Conduct. EU Marsic is also supporting discussions among the countries of the region and international stakeholders to establish the ReMISC and DRTC as autonomous, legally defined, regional bodies. Towards a genuine maritime situational awareness The EU Marsic project has contributed significantly to setting up the basis for safer maritime routes in the Indian Ocean. However, operational efficiency requires continuous efforts and cooperation in order to: • reach a point where the regional centres are sustainable; establish genuine maritime situational awareness. Before completion of the project, new actions will be launched, including: • the installation of a regional Automatic Identi- fication System (AIS) server; • the development of a data analysis department at the three ISCs; • support to the DRTC in moving to its new building financed through the DCoC trust fund; • support for establishing the regional status of the ReMISC and DRTC. EU Marsic has been successful as the catalyst for a new maritime concept and has comple- ted the first step in developing an informa- tion highway linking North and South across the Western Indian Ocean. In the future, this pioneer project will also open the way for linkage with South East Asia. An example of best practice: The Regional Maritime Information Sharing Centre (ReMISC) Set up in 2011 by the Yemeni authorities, the ReMISC was officially recognised in June 2013 by Presidential decree. ReMISC is the centre for information sharing and analysis covering the DCoC countries in the Northern Indian Ocean. Based in Sana’a, the team is fully operational, thanks to the technical assistance provided by EU Marsic and the equipment provided jointly by the IMO and the project. To reach institutional and economic sustainability, ReMISC is working with international stakeholders and EU Marsic to define an appropriate regional status. This includes issues of governance, strategy and organisation. Participants of the Marsic project’s advisory committee (3 ISCs, DRTC, International experts) - Mombasa, Dec. 2011. Regional meeting for establishing the ISCs, Sana’a, Nov. 2010. 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EU marsic projEctEnhancing maritime security and safety through information sharing and capacity building

EU Marsic is iMplEMEntEd by a consortiUM lEd by FrancE ExpErtisE intErnationalE (FEi)

Ministère des affaires étrangères27, rue de la Convention - CS 91533 - 75732 Paris Cedex 15 - FranceEmail: [email protected] site: www.fei.gouv.fr

Faculty of Maritime Studies, University

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International Maritime Safety, Security and Environment

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Italian Coast Guard

Maritime University of Szczecin

(Poland)

Swedish Coast Guard

This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of FEI and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.

partnErs oF EU Marsic

reMisc (regional Maritime information sharing centre)

5th Floor, Ministry of Transport Building

Sana’a, YemenTel.: (+967 1) 504 624

Email: [email protected] site: www.remisc.org

drtc (djibouti regional training centre)BP. 138 - Djibouti, Djibouti

Tel.: (+253 21) 35 2037 / 35 0990Email: [email protected] site: www.edumar.org

contact point oF EU MarsicProject coordinator:

Vice-Admiral (Rtd) Hubert de [email protected]

EU Marsic is FUndEd by thE EUropEan UnionEuropean commission - Europeaid - development and cooperation dG Unit B5 - Instrument for Stability - Critical Infrastructure Rue de la Loi 41. B-1040 Brussels, BelgiumEmail: [email protected] site: www.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/how/finance/ifs_en.htm

EGYPT

SUDAN ERITREA

ETHIOPIA

DJIBOUTI

SOMALIA

KENYA

SOUTH AFRICA

MADAGASCAR

MOZAMBIQUE

TANZANIA

COMOROS

SEYCHELLES

MAURITIUS

Réunion(FRANCE)

MALDIVES

YEMEN

OMAN

SAUDI ARABIA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

JORDAN

the EU marsic project is funded by the European Union under the “Instrument for Stability” strategic tool and implemented by the Development and Cooperation Direc- torate-General (DG). This DG is responsible for designing EU development policies and delivering aid through programmes and projects across the world. The EU Marsic project is implemented by a consortium led by FEI, which provides international expertise and strategic advice to national maritime authorities as well as to strengthen the capacity of regional maritime centres in Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, and Yemen. Project duration: August 2010 to July 2015Budget: €6 million

regional cooperation: the key for future developmentAs maritime security and safety depends on overcoming cross-border issues at sea, it is clear that littoral countries need to work together. EU Marsic provides advice to its partners on a continual basis to reinforce this cooperation from the technical to the strategic level. Linking officials from different maritime agencies and countries, the project participates in maintaining this impetus.

a “regional by regional” networking spirit created EU Marsic facilitates networking, in collabora-tion with the IMO, to share maritime information and training as the main pillars of the Djibouti Code of Conduct. EU Marsic is also supporting discussions among the countries of the region and international stakeholders to establish the ReMISC and DRTC as autonomous, legally defined, regional bodies.

towards a genuine maritime situational awarenessThe EU Marsic project has contributed significantly to setting up the basis for safer maritime routes in the Indian Ocean. However, operational efficiency requires continuous efforts and cooperation in order to:• reach a point where the regional centres are sustainable;• establish genuine maritime situational awareness.

Before completion of the project, new actions will be launched, including:• the installation of a regional Automatic Identi-fication System (AIS) server;• the development of a data analysis department at the three ISCs;• support to the DRTC in moving to its new building financed through the DCoC trust fund;• support for establishing the regional status of the ReMISC and DRTC.

EU Marsic has been successful as the catalyst for a new maritime concept and has comple-ted the first step in developing an informa-tion highway linking North and South across the Western Indian Ocean. In the future, this pioneer project will also open the way for linkage with South East Asia.

an example of best practice: the regional maritime information sharing centre (remisc) Set up in 2011 by the Yemeni authorities, the ReMISC was officially recognised in June 2013 by Presidential decree. ReMISC is the centre for information sharing and analysis covering the DCoC countries in the Northern Indian Ocean. Based in Sana’a, the team is fully operational, thanks to the technical assistance provided by EU Marsic and the equipment provided jointly by the IMO and the project. To reach institutional and economic sustainability, ReMISC is working with international stakeholders and EU Marsic to define an appropriate regional status. This includes issues of governance, strategy and organisation.

Participants of the Marsic project’s advisory committee (3 ISCs, DRTC, International experts) - Mombasa, Dec. 2011.

Regional meeting for establishing the ISCs, Sana’a, Nov. 2010.

REGIONALISATION

rEGioNaLisatioN regional cooperation for safe navigation

Project funded by Project implemented by

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coNtEXt Maritime routes: a critical issueMaritime routes carry the largest proportion of world trade by volume. However, maritime transport is at risk not only from safety issues such as collisions and pollution, but also on security grounds, through human and arms trafficking, smuggling, illegal fishing, piracy and armed robbery. These problems are particularly acute in the territorial waters of coastal, or littoral, states. Regional cooperation is necessary to improve the safety and security of the sea lines of communication (SLOCs) – the primary trade routes between ports. Recently, international initiatives have been launched, mainly in such “choke points” as the Strait of Malac-ca. In this context, the EU, as a global stakeholder has set up the critical maritime routes programme (CMR) to secure shipping lanes along the SLOCs and, in the longer term, to improve maritime governance. In the Western Indian Ocean, this EU programme supports the implementation of the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC) in collaboration with the Internatio-nal Maritime Organisation (IMO). The DCoC, agreed in 2009 by 21 littoral states of the Western Indian Ocean, is the first initiative at regio-nal level to tackle piracy and armed robbery at sea.

the EU response: a comprehensive approach focusing on both security and developmentIn the Horn of Africa, the EU has introduced two initiatives: EU Navfor-Atalanta, which is a milita-ry mission to protect the United Nations World Food Programme for Somalia and deter piracy at sea. This is complemented by the EUCAP Nestor mission to strengthen and develop law enforce-ment at sea and the judiciary system in Somalia, Djibouti and the Seychelles. In Eastern and Southern Africa, the EU has developed the regional Maritime Security Programme (MASE) to fight piracy and pro-mote maritime security.

iNFormatioN sHariNG the main objective: accurate and timely informa-tion, shared regionallyThe aim of information sharing is to respond im-mediately to any alert coming from a vessel at sea. In case of an incident or catastrophe, it is crucial to respond as quickly as possible and alert the relevant authorities. It is also important to anticipate and analyse the flow of information to prevent incidents, detect threats in advance, and take precautionary measures.Three regional information sharing centres (ISCs) have been set up in Sana’a, Mombasa and Dar es Sa-lam in accordance with the Djibouti Code of Conduct.

the role of the Marsic team: expertise and professional coaching Concretely, EU Marsic supports the three ISCs, providing technical, operational and managerial guidance. In addition, equipment was jointly procured by EU Marsic, the IMO and other donors for the three ISCs. The installation and commissioning of the equipment were performed by EU Marsic.

Under the critical maritime routes programme, the EU provides operational and technical assis-tance to maritime administrations of littoral coun-tries to help them develop a regional approach to tackling common maritime issues. Started by the EU Marsic project, this has grown to include the development of data fusion initiatives (through the Pmar project); investigations against piracy orga-nisers and financers (Crimlea project); extending the experience gained to the West Coast of Africa (Crimgo project); and finally coordinating the various actions through the CMR Monitoring, Support and Evaluation Mechanism (Crimson project). Further-more, the Crimario project links maritime situational awareness across the wider Indian Ocean and South East Asia region.

EU Marsic: a pioneer in regional cooperationEU Marsic, launched in 2010 for a 5-year period, is a pioneering initiative to guide and coach national authorities to build genuine regional cooperation to tackle maritime security issues. This collaboration, directly involving those littoral states affected, is the key for security along the SLOCs.

A pragmatic approach has been adopted for the two pillars of the project – training and information sharing – working via a number of regional centres. Close working relations based on trust have been established between the international experts, the staff of the regional centres and the maritime authorities which has led to highly visible achieve-ments.

EU Marsic organises a continual training pro-gramme on maritime information management as well as on IT security matters and connectivity. As a result, the three ISCs are now fully operational. EU Marsic also provides strategic advice to maritime authorities in the region.

a dedicated and modern information flow among a network of focal pointsData is permanently collected from ships (via phone calls, automatic and long distance tracking systems), from the Mercury system (EU Atalanta network), and from National Focal Points (NFPs). Data is processed at regional level, and then shared through the NFP network. In the event of an in-cident, each centre knows exactly who must be alerted for an immediate response.Modern communication technology has been installed both by EU Marsic and the IMO, including secured internet login, server access and VOIP, and a dedicated web portal.

products and services for a wide range of maritime stakeholdersThe EU Marsic team supports the ISCs in the design of products and services. Currently, the centres provide a daily media monitoring service on piracy, as well as weekly and monthly reports. The 24/7 availability of the teams is reinforced by daily exchanges between the ISCs and NFPs.A database registering all dhows is regularly up-dated, and a data analysis system enhancing mari-time situational awareness is under preparation to identify suspicious activity and anticipate the risk of maritime incidents.

traiNiNG a unique and distinctive conceptWhen signing the Djibouti Code of Conduct, the 21 litto-ral states of the Western Indian Ocean agreed to set up a Regional Training Centre (DRTC) hosted in Djibouti.The newly created centre uses an original educational process. This involves a bespoke approach that responds to training needs, with vocational training delivered by outsourced professionals, and a mix of trainees from the region and from all relevant agencies.

Quality professional coaching by EU MarsicEU Marsic provides coaching to the Djiboutian authori-ties in setting up the DRTC’s educational processes. This includes gathering the training needs of the 21 coun-tries; creating curricula and training courses; selecting the trainers; and delivering the first courses. Over time, the DRTC is expected to be granted regional status as an official body, and assume full responsability of its mandate, including the secondment of staff.

curricula and courses adapted to the needs of maritime professionalsThe curricula are targeted at officials in charge of maritime safety and security. They cover such topics as maritime administration, law enforcement, legal issues and crime at sea, and maritime information. The training sessions, typically lasting a week, are delivered by high level professionals. The courses mix theoretical content, with an exchange of experience, table top exercises, field visits, and practical training.

a stronger training network as added value The courses are of short duration to optimise time and cost management. To mitigate this, the concept of networ-king has been introduced to provide trainees a long-term linkage to professionals from neighbouring countries. An e-platform has been developed, allowing trainees to keep in touch with their peers through a dynamic community established across the region. Additionally, training materials are made available on demand in four languages (English, French, Arabic and Somali).The training offered by regional academies or interna-tional organisations is also incorporated into the annual programme.

looking forward The 2014 training plan includes 11 sessions, responding to the most critical needs expressed by the DCoC coun-tries, including a focus on Somalia. Furthermore, a documentation centre will be set up as a single entry point for accessing materials on maritime administration and law enforcement at sea. Finally, thanks to a trust fund managed by the IMO, the DRTC will be installed in a new fully-equipped building in Djibouti Doraleh.

Nearly 90% of global trade by volume is carried by sea.

The Indian Ocean is the world’s 3rd largest

ocean, carrying 66% of all oil shipments

and 50% of containerised cargos.

20,000 ships transit through the Bab el Mandeb strait in the Gulf of Aden every year.

(source: UNCTAD)

From 2011 to 2013:

15 courses held in Djibouti, Mombasa, Dar es Salam, Jeddah and the Seychelles. 2 anti-piracy exercises organised for the 3 ISCs. More than 250 staff trained from 20 countries (including all entities of Somalia).

Maritime situational awareness is defined as a fusion of data from various maritime sources such as national agencies, the maritime industry, and non-governmental organisations. Utilising the large volume of data generated from the various sources, it is possible to track the status of every vessel, identify trends, and detect anomalies.

Sea lines of communication (SLOCs) in the Indian Ocean.Tracks of vessels in the Bab el Mandeb strait. Academic course on handling criminal evidence - Djibouti, Feb. 2013. The Mombasa ISC team working on the server installed by Marsic.Live demonstration on handling criminal evidence - Djibouti, Feb. 2013. A fully-equipped ISC (ReMISC in Sana’a).

CONTEXT TRAINING INFORMATION SHARING