Vice Admiral Karambir Singh Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Indian Navy Majestic Colombo A maritime hub through the ages
Indian Navy “Information Sharing – Foremost Focus Area”
Indian Navy Indian Navy 40% of the Global Population in coastal regions
61% of the Global GNP from coastal areas
Indian Navy Colonial Occupation – lost opportunities and socio- economic downfall
Indian Navy “We see the Indian Ocean as not just a water body, but a Global Stage for continued Economic, Social and Cultural dialogue”
Ms Sushma Swaraj External Affairs Minister Government of India
INDIAN OCEAN CONFERENCE 2017, COLOMBO
Indian Navy “…as we envisage the Indian Ocean as an engine for growth and prosperity in our region and beyond, it is of utmost importance that these waters remain safe and secure.” Ms Sushma Swaraj External Affairs Minister Government of India
INDIAN OCEAN CONFERENCE 2017, COLOMBO
Indian Navy Maritime Security Concerns & Challenges
Indian Navy Traditional Challenges
INCREASED COMPETITION IN FRAGILE SECURITY MARITIME DOMAIN
Main cause for concern: Unilateralism and non adherence to international norms
Indian Navy Indo-Bangladesh Maritime Boundary
Indian Navy Non-Traditional Challenges
Indian Navy Non-Traditional Challenges
IUU Fishing Drug Smuggling
Human Trafficking Gun Running
Indian Navy Non-Traditional Challenges
PIRACY
HRA
Indian Navy Non-Traditional Challenges
Lack of Effective Surveillance & Response Mechanisms
Threats grow unchecked
Coming together of Criminal Activities
Nexus of Maritime Terrorism and Criminal Activity
Large-scale Migrations/ Relocation of Radical Elements
Indian Navy Non-Traditional Challenges
Large scale Adverse Illegal, Impact of Climate Economic and Unreported and Change on Human Ecological Unregulated (IUU) Security consequences Fishing
Indian Navy Hybrid Transnational Threats
Security incidents at sea connected to several countries
Indian Navy Considerations
Balancing Presence and Lack of Clarity on National Interests Influence of Legal Aspects with International State-sponsored Concerns Non-State Actors
Vastness of the area, diverse challenges and differences in capabilities necessitate cooperation
Indian Navy Maritime Security Enablers for Enhancement
Indian Navy Layered Approach
National Maritime Agencies Bilateral Structures
Regional Networks Multilateral Associations Seamless Integration at all levels for Comprehensive Maritime Security
Indian Navy Enablers
Common Vision among Governments
Enabling Legal Provisions
Information Sharing Standard Operating Procedures Coordinating Efforts at all levels
Indian Navy Economic Considerations
Most nations in IOR - ‘Developing Nations’
Uplifting the well-being of people is Top Priority
Indian Navy India is seized of its responsibility in the IOR
Indian Navy Guiding Principles
Local solutions for local problems
Collaborative approach
Indian Navy Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas
(Collective Action, Inclusive Growth)
Indian Navy Collaborative Approach
South Asian Satellite (SAS)
Indian Navy The Core Principles
Asia Africa Growth SAGAR Corridor (AAGC) Security and Growth for All in the Region Project MAUSAM
Follow Recognised International Norms, Prudent Financing & Respect for Sovereignty
Indian Navy Our Approach
Working with our friends for Capacity Building & Capability Enhancement
Indian Navy Our Approach
Non-Invasive Approach
Inculcate a strong sense of local ownership
Indian Navy Op Initiatives
Operationally engaged with navies across the world
Anti Piracy Patrols EEZ Surveillance
Coordinated Patrols Multilateral Exercises
Hydrographic Support Technical Assistance
Indian Navy Multilateral Forums
IONS MILAN
Indian Navy IONS
23 members and 09 observers Working Groups: Maritime Security, HADR and Information Sharing
IMMSAREX 2017
Indian Navy MILAN
17 navies participated in 2014
Promoting professional interaction among regional navies
Next MILAN in 2018
Indian Navy Cooperation Initiatives
Oct 17 – Officers from 16 friendly countries for experience in Blue water operations
Nov 17 – Inaugural Goa Maritime Conclave
Indian Navy Cooperation Initiatives
Comprehensive MDA
Indian Navy Cooperation Initiatives
White Shipping Information Exchange
Coastal Surveillance Radar Systems
Information Management & Analysis Centre (IMAC)
IFC-IOR
Indian Navy Maritime Security Recommendations
Indian Navy Recommendations
Technological Solutions for Greater Transparency
Extract actionable Intelligence from available data
Communication Interoperability
Joint Training and Exercises
Develop Enabling Legal Provisions
Enhance Maritime Security Consciousness
Indian Navy Enhanced cooperation and coordination - mantra for maritime transparency
To be executed with due caution
Indian Navy National Security
Self- Self- governance Security sufficiency
Quick-fix solutions compromise Strategic autonomy
Cooperation to be based on Equality and Respect for Sovereignty
Indian Navy A Cherished Friendship
Indian Navy Thank You
Indian Navy