Rear Admiral Mustafa Zeki Uğurlu Regional Maritime Security Cooperation & Multinational Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MN MSCOE) Rear Admiral Mustafa Zeki Uğurlu MSC-2012 Conference 4-7 June 2012 Halifax/CANADA Ladies and gentlemen, I am Mustafa Zeki UĞURLU, chief of Communications and Information Systems in the Turkish Naval Forces Headquarters. In the following 20 minutes, I will brief you on the regional maritime security efforts of the Turkish Navy, our experiences and provide short information on our newborn Centre of Excellence.

Agenda Maritime Threats & Global Maritime Security Holders Contributions to Maritime Security - Regional - Global MSA Activities Multi National Maritime Security Centre of Excellence Conclusions The outline of my presentation is on the screen.

Global Maritime Security Holders Maritime Threats & Global Maritime Security Holders Energy Economic Resources Trade Tourism Transportation As you all know, the oceans and seas of the world are conduits for the flow of energy, trade, equipment, tourism and economic resources. Environment

Maritime Threats Maritime Terrorism Proliferation of WMD at/by sea Organized Crimes & Irregular migration Illicit Traffic of Narcotic Drugs Piracy & Armed Robbery Preventing the use of seas has direct impacts on the freedom of navigation. Threats to the freedom of navigation due to illegal activities is given on the screen.

Global Maritime Security Stakeholders Averting these threats to the maritime security has become a major concern for all maritime states as well as the leading international bodies like UN, NATO, IMO and EU.

Energy Hub After this global look, I would now like to give a regional assesement on the surrounding seas of Turkey. Turkey is a country which lies on the crossroads of the world’s critical energy corridors. The growing importance of sea based energy corridor crossing the Black Sea, Aegean, and The Mediterranean through Turkish Straits along with the pipelines transiting the country make Turkey’s maritime environment more vital and important than ever. This can be summarized in two simple, yet important words: energy and security. Security

Turkey’s Contribution to Regional Maritime Security Having the longest coastline in the Black Sea and with the Turkish Straits, Turkey has always promoted peace and stability in this important area. We know that there are no threats, but risks in the Black Sea maritime domain. In order to increase maritime security and to avoid transformation of risks into potential threats, littoral states have started a series of cooperation initiatives in the last decade. 7 / 57

3 million barrels of oil Today, the Black Sea together with the Turkish straits is a major transit corridor for the world energy market. Approximately 3 million barrels of oil is transported daily on tankers. Black Sea together with the Turkish Straits is a major transit corridor for the world energy market

Regional Maritime Initiatives Economic Strategic Maritime Security Along with the increasing economic and strategic value of the Black Sea, maritime security has also been a matter of priority. And this need, among others, formed the basis for the littoral states to launch regional maritime initiatives. Regional Maritime Initiatives

“Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)” 1992 Cooperation for a stable environment in the Black Sea was first initiated by the establishment of the “Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)” in nineteen ninety-two. Cooperation for a stable environment in the Black Sea was initiated firstly by the establishment of “Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)”

Black Sea Regional Initiatives 2001 2004 2002 Operation Black Sea Harmony (OBSH) Confidence and Security Building Measures 2006 (BSCF) The sprit of cooperation has facilitated other initiatives, namely; -The Black Sea Naval Task Group, (namely, BLACKSEAFOR) -Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Naval Field, -Operation Black Sea Harmony, -Black Sea Littoral States Border/Coast Guard Cooperation Forum.

Confidence building instrument among Black Sea littoral states 2001 BLACKSEAFOR Confidence building instrument among Black Sea littoral states Cooperation Dialogue Interoperability BLACKSEAFOR was the first tool for achieving regional cooperation in the naval field. It was initiated in 2001 as a confidence building instrument among Black Sea littoral states. Its purpose is to promote cooperation, dialog and interoperability among their navies,

with a period of about one month BLACKSEAFOR On-Call Force Activated twice a year with a period of about one month BLACKSEAFOR is an on-call force and activated twice a year with a period of about one month.

BLACKSEAFOR TASKS Search and Rescue Operations Humanitarian Assistance Operations Mine Counter Measures Environmental Protection Operations Goodwill Visits Any other Tasks Agreed by All Parties BLACKSEAFOR WAS TASKED TO CONDUCT; - Search and rescue operations, - Humanitarian assistance operations, - Mine counter measures, - Environmental protection operations, - Goodwill visits, and - Any other tasks agreed by all the parties.

OPERATED 394 DAYS, 167 WERE AT SEA BLACKSEAFOR ACTIVATED 19 TIMES 62 PORT CALLS OPERATED 394 DAYS, 167 WERE AT SEA In accordance with these tasks, in the past eleven years, BLACKSEAFOR; - Was activated nineteen (19) times, - Paid sixty two (62) port calls, - Operated for a duration of three hundred ninety four (394) days, of which one hundred sixty seven (167) were at sea.

BLACKSEAFOR 103 SHIPS MORE THAN 15.000 PERSONNEL Throughout this time span, a total of one hundred and three (103) ships along with many aircrafts, helicopters and submarines, with more than fifteen thousand personnel participated in the activations.

BLACKSEAFOR Training levels of personnel have increased through activations and, so far a total of 1991 personnel have been honored with BLACKSEAFOR ribbon.

BLACKSEAFOR In order to enhance interoperability and standardization, several documents have been produced

Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Naval Field (CSBM) 2002 Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Naval Field (CSBM) Dialogue Confidence Cooperation Second Initiaitive in the Black Sea is “Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Naval Field”. It was initiated in 2002 with the pupose of enhancing dialogue, confidence and cooperation to contribute to security, peace and stability in the region. to contribute to Security, Peace, Stability in the region

Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Maritime Field In this respect; every year, one littoral invites representatives of all other participating states to one of its naval bases in order to present its functions and activities.

Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Maritime Field The Participating States; - Exchange information on the total number of surface combatants, submarines, amphibious ships and the peacetime authorized naval manpower they deploy.

Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Maritime Field They also provide available information each year on their two largest annually planned national naval activities.

Confidence and Security Building Measures in the Maritime Field Each state, designates one of its national naval exercises as “confidence annual naval exercise” (cane) and invite representatives and/or units from all the Black Sea navies to participate.

2004 Turkish Multinational Operation National Initiative Operation Black Sea Harmony (OBSH) Turkish National Initiative Multinational Operation Another national initiative, “Operation Black Sea Harmony” was started in 2004. Over the years it has been transformed to a multinational operation with the participation of volunteer Black Sea littorals to contribute to the maritime security in the Black Sea. To contribute to maritime security in the Black Sea

Operation Black Sea Harmony (OBSH) Mission Provide deterrence and fight against maritime risks in line with relevant UNSC Resolutions (1373, 1540, 1566) by; * Showing naval presence in the traffic routes of merchant shipping * Undertaking systematic surveillance operations in the maritime jurisdiction areas and the airspace above this area in the Black Sea The mission of the operation is to provide deterrence and fight against maritime risks in line with relevant UN Security Council Resolutions (1373, 1540, 1566) by showing naval presence in the traffic routes of merchant shipping and undertaking systematic surveillance operations in the maritime jurisdiction areas and the airspace above this area in the Black Sea. United Nations Security Council's resolutions numbered 1373, 1540 and 1566 are related with fight against terrorism and spread of weapons of mass production. UNSC RESOLUTION 1373-(28 September 2001) calling on states to work together urgently to prevent and suppress terrorist acts, including through increased cooperation and full implementation of the relevant international conventions relating to terrorism, recognizing the need for states to complement international cooperation by taking additional measures to prevent and suppress, in their territories through all lawful means, the financing and preparation of any acts of terrorism, UNSC RESOLUTION 1540-(April 2004)-requires all states to implement measures aimed at prevention non-states actors from acquiring NBC weapons, related materials, and their means of delivery UNSC RESOLUTION 1566-The Security Council reaffirms also the imperative to combat terrorism in all forms and manifestations by all means, in accordance with the charter of the United Nations and international law  

Operation Black Sea Harmony (OBSH) Kdz.Ereğli Permanent CoordinationCenter Operation Black Sea Harmony is a typical maritime security operation, conducted on a continuous basis by the assets of each participating nation. The operation is carried out with frigates, submarines, fast patrol boats, maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters.

Operation Black Sea Harmony (OBSH) OBSH is also in cooperation with NATO on the basis of information exchange OBSH is also in cooperation with NATO on the basis of information exchange. Recognized Maritime Picture compiled in the Permanent Coordination Center located in the Turkish coastal town of Karadeniz Ereğli is transferred to the NATO MCCIS by the Turkish Surveillance Coordination Center. NOT: NATO Deniz Komuta Kontrol Bilgi Sistemi (Maritime Command and Control Information System-MCCIS): NATO’da küresel ve bölgesel seviyede, gizli statüde Tanımlanmış Deniz Resminin sergilendiği stratejik bir sistemdir. OTS istasyonlarından elde edilen bilgilerle oluşturulan Tanımlanmış Deniz Resmine ait ticari trafik (NATO ihtiyaçları maksadıyla sınıflandırılan COI, CCOI, VOCI vb. gemilerin bilgileri dahil), NATO çok uluslu kuvvetlere tefrik edilen unsurlar ile Karadeniz Uyumu Harekatına ve Akdeniz Kalkanı Harekatına iştirak eden unsurlara ait temas bilgileri GKM’den NATO Gizli Geniş Alan Ağı (NS-WAN) üzerinden MCCIS Sistemi/Napoli Deniz Unsur Komutanlığına gönderilmektedir.

Operation Black Sea Harmony (OBSH) Russian Federation, Ukraine and Romania are the participants of the operation. We are very pleased that the Bulgarian Navy is also preparing to join the group soon.

The last initiative, the Black Sea Littoral States Border/Coast Guard Cooperation Forum was established in 2006. The objective is to strengthen cooperation and friendly relations among Black Sea Littoral States’ Border and Coast Guard Agencies.   To strengthen cooperation and friendly relations among Black Sea Littoral States’ Border and Coast Guard Agencies

Black Sea Littoral States Coast/Border Guards Cooperation Forum Main Tasks Main Tasks of this forum are enhancement of the existing interaction among Border/Coast Guard Agencies in order to prevent smuggling, illegal immigration, terrorism, proliferation of WMD, and other kinds of illicit activities, as well as protection of marine environment

What has been achieved so far is the concrete proof of determination of the black Sea Littoral states to converge their efforts towards further enhancing their cooperation to contribute to both regional and global stability and security. As seen in the unique example of the Black Sea, littoral states achieved regional cooperation in the spirit of regional ownership. In this regard, what is important is; to create synergy amongst the littorals through information sharing and coordinated interdiction operations when and where necessary Synergy amongst the littorals through information sharing and coordinated interdiction operations

Baku - Tbilisi - Ceyhan Kerkük - Yumurtalık Samsun - Ceyhan pipe lines The amount will increase up to 190 million tons of oil per year. ISKENDERUN Now I would like to extend to the south of Turkey, the bay of Iskenderun. The terminal area of Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) and the Kirkuk-Yumurtalık Pipelines, presents itself as a special location. When full capacity is reached in both BTC and Kirkuk-Yumurtalık Pipelines, this area will be pumping around 140 million tons of oil to global markets on a yearly basis. Furthermore, when the Samsun-Ceyhan by-pass pipeline project is realized, this amount will soar up to 190 million tons of oil per year, which is almost 2 percent of total world oil production. Thus, sea lines of communication (SLOCS) starting from the Bay of Iskenderun will become more important for the world energy network. Sea lines of communication will become more important for the world energy network.

Operation Mediterranean Shield 01 April 2006 - Maritime Security Operation İskenderun In view of these developments, maritime and energy security in this vital sea area and along sea lines of communications has become a major task for the Turkish Navy. Hence Therefore, the Turkish Navy has launched a maritime security operation under the name of “Operation Mediterranean Shield” in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, under the legal framework of the UNSC Resolutions*. The aim of this operation is to provide deterrence through presence on the westbound and southbound oil transportation routes from İskenderun. * 1373 , 1540 ve 1566 sayılı kararlar To provide deterrence through presence on the westbound and southbound oil transportation routes from İskenderun. Aim

Operation Mediterranean Shield Complementary and provide uninterrupted presence in the Eastern Mediterranean with mutual coordination and cooperation. Since it's beginning in October 2001, the Turkish Navy has decisively supported operation Active Endeavour. Operation Mediterranean Shield, and operation Active Endeavour, are complementary and provide uninterrupted presence in the Eastern Mediterranean through mutual coordination and cooperation.

UNIFIL Maritime Ops FRIGATE CORVETTE OILER FAST PATROL BOAT Furthermore, UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) Maritime Operations which is conducted to police Lebanese maritime areas through active presence under the UN auspices also provides security in the region. From its very beginning the Turkish Navy has provided frigates, corvettes, oilers and fast patrol boats for this operation.

Operation Unified Protector (29 March-31 October 2011) UNSCR 1970, 1973 Yet another example, the Turkish Navy participated in the Operation Unified Protector with frigates, submarines and oil tankers in the vicinity of Libya under the UN Security Council Resolutions. Upon escalation of the crisis; almost 11.000 civilians were evacuated from Libyan ports with ferries and frigates to Turkey. About half of them were Turkish citizens and rest of the evacuees were from 41 different nations.

Turkey’s Contribution to Global Maritime Security Ladies and Gentlemen, after completing Turkish Navy’s efforts in the Black Sea and Mediterranean region, now I would like to give you some information about Turkey’s contribution to global maritime security.

Participating in the Counter Piracy Operations in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia In accordance with Turkey’s maritime security policy on “contributions to global endeavour”, Turkish Navy has been participating in the counter piracy operations ın the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia since the very beginning.

%14 of World Merchant Shipping (approx. 1,8 trillion dollars) %26 of World Petroleum Shipping (approx. 315 billion dollars) %30 of European Petroleum Consumption The Turkish approach towards this area essentially stems from the maritime trade facts and figures. Of the 33.000 (thirty-three thousand) ships navigating through the Gulf of Aden on a yearly basis, around 400 (four hundred) are Turkish ships. Turkish frigates deployed in the area support the transit of not only Turkish but also other nation's merchant vessels in coordination with national and international agencies.

UNSC RESOLUTION 1851 Turkey, as a founding member, takes part in the activities of “The Contact Group on Piracy Off The Coast of Somalia” which was established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1851. Takes part in the activities of ‘The Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia

CMF Headquarters and its Task Force-151 are the key elements in the region Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Headquarters and its Task Force 151 (TF-151) are the key organizational elements in the region for the multinational naval efforts and the exchange of information on piracy incidents.

TCG GEMLİK CTF 151 8 June 2012 – Dec 2012 Turkey joins in the efforts of deterring, disrupting and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea by a frigate with 1 helicopter and 1 special forces team conducted under the Combined Task Force-151 (CTF-151). Recently, TCG GEMLİK is deployed in the region.

3 May - 13 August 2009 1 September - 29 November 2010 CTF 151 1 September - 29 November 2010 Two Turkish Admiral assumed the command of the Combined Task Force-one five one in 2009 and 2010. Also TF-151 headquarters was supported with 7 officers and 2 chief petty officers from the Turkish Navy.

OPERATION OCEAN SHIELD TCG GİRESUN 1 Admiral (SNMG-2) December 2011- 7 June 2012 One Turkish Admiral is commanding the Standing NATO Maritime Group-Two now, during Operation Ocean Shield. Turkey provided one frigate embarked with 1 helicopter and 1 special force team.

Turkish Maritime Task Group To support ongoing UN and NATO operations in order to contribute global security and stability To demonstrate Turkish Navy’s commitment to the stability and security of SLOC in order to ensure safe passage for all vessels To sustain Turkish Navy’s capacity to operate with friendly and allied countries’ navies and multinational forces The latest maritime security initiative of Turkish Navy is establishment of Turkish Maritime Task Group. main goals of this initiative are shown on the screen NOT To support ongoing un and NATO operations in order to contribute global security and stability , To demonstrate Turkish Navy’s Commitment to the Stability and Security of The Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC) in order to ensure safe passage for all vessels, To sustain the Turkish Navy’s capacity to operate with friendly and allied countries’ navies and multinational forces, To enhance cooperation and interoperability with friendly countries and to conduct inport and sea trainings with their navies, To enhance cooperation and interoperability with friendly countries and to conduct inport and sea trainings with their navies

Our intention for future years is to activate Turkish Maritime Task Group on a yearly basis and to deploy it our areas of interest

Turkey’s MSA Activities

Turkey’s Endeavours for Maritime Situational Awareness Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Turkish Straits Vessel Traffic Services (TSVTS) Maritime Information System Turkish Navy has assumed a leading and coordinating role to integrate the systems established by relevant national maritime commands and agencies in the context of surveillance of seas and monitoring of sea traffic. Automatic Identification System (AIS) Fishing Vessel Traffic Monitoring System

MSSIS (INTERNATIONAL) Turkey’s Endeavours for Maritime Situational Awareness MSSIS (INTERNATIONAL) Turkish Navy continues to improve her capacity in achieving full maritime situational awareness on the maritime areas of interest. NOT: Sanal Bölgesel Deniz Trafik Merkezi (Virtual Regional Maritime Traffic Centre, V-RMTC):2002 yılında Venedik/İtalya’da icra edilen Bölgesel Deniz Gücü Sempozyumunda, Karadeniz, Akdeniz ve Kızıldeniz’de, denizde ve limanlarda bulunan ticaret gemilerinin uluslararası iş birliği ile takip ve kontrol edilmesi maksadıyla, İtalya Deniz Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı tarafından teşkil edilmiştir. Dz.K.K.lığı tarafından SGR ve OTS’lerden temin edilen bilgiler İtalya Deniz Kuvvetleri K.lığı tarafından hazırlanan MERSIT programı vasıtasıyla internet üzerinden GKM tarafından İtalya’ya gönderilmektedir. NATO Deniz Emniyet ve Güvenlik Bilgi Sistemi (Maritime Safety and Security Information System-MSSIS): NATO bünyesinde deniz güvenliğinin sağlanması ve denizde durumsal farkındalığın artırılması amacıyla yürütülen ve NATO, PfP ve Akdeniz Diyaloğu Ülkelerinin katılımı ile gerçek zamana yakın, internet tabanlı ve Tasnif Dışı gizlilik derecesine sahip Beyaz Resmin oluşturulduğu bir sistemdir. MSSIS sisteminde Beyaz Resim; ülkelerin OTS istasyonlarından ve diğer bilgi kaynaklarından elde ettikleri temas bilgilerinin ticari bilgi sistemleri ve internet tabanlı benzer sistemler aracılığı ile toplanarak internet üzerinden göndermeleriyle oluşturulmaktadır. Bölgeler Arası Deniz Ağı (Trans-Regional Maritime Network, T-RMN):Uluslararası Deniz Güvenliği için Müşterek Çözümler üretilmesi ve dünya çapında deniz güvenliğin arttırılması amacıyla bir küresel deniz ortaklığı inşa bloğu olarak bölgesel gözetleme sistemleri federasyonu oluşturulması ve küresel deniz işbirliği çerçevesinde “çok kişiden çok kişiye” bilgi paylaşımının sağlanması kapsamında; Sanal Bölgesel Deniz Trafik Merkezi (Virtual Regional Maritime Traffic Centre, V-RMTC) Genişletilmiş Akdeniz Topluluğu (Wider Mediterranean Community, WMC) ile Brezilya, Hindistan ve Singapur Deniz Kuvvetleri arasında bölgelerarası bilgi paylaşımı sağlanması öngörülmüştür. T-RMN sistemi, 21 Ekim 2010 tarihinde T-RMN İşletimsel Dokümanının imzalanması neticesinde Bölgeler Arası bir nitelik kazanmış ve bu kapsamda V-RMTC, Singapur Açık & Analitik Gemicilik Bilgi Sistemi (OASIS) ve Brezilya Deniz Trafik Sistemi (SISTRAM) arasında bir bilgi paylaşım ağı tesis edilmiştir. V-RMTC (REGIONAL) TV32 (INTERNATIONAL)

Turkey’s Contribution Maritime Security & Situational Awareness TRMNC Global OBSH BSCF MN MSCOE Regional Turkey’s contribution to maritime security is summarized on the screen. As you could see, Turkey engages in maritime security at all three levels. Abundance of initiatives and operations necessitated to standardize doctrine and terminology among these enedavours in maritime security. The solution was a dedicated COE. One of the most important lessons Turkey has learned through various MSO operations is the significance of “Maritime Situational Awareness (MSA)”. Another important lesson is the fact that, MSA can only be achieved effectively through working together with national, regional and global maritime security organizations and civilian agencies. MIS FVTMS OMS GÖZCÜ VTS TSVTS HORIZON National

THE KEY MARITIME SECURITY PARTNERS Private Sector Government Maritime Industry MN MSCOE Academics The idea of “Multinational Maritime Security Center of Excellence” stemmed from the need for coordination among governmental and interagency organisations, as well as defense and law enforcement entities for a more secure maritime environment.

Multinational Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MN MSCOE) Now I will give you an overview of Turkey’s Multinational Maritime Centre of Excellence

Uphold Freedom of Navigation (Counter Piracy, VPD, PCASP, SOF, LEDET) Main MSO Tasks of MN MSCOE MSA Uphold Freedom of Navigation (Counter Piracy, VPD, PCASP, SOF, LEDET) Fight Proliferation of WMD NCAGS First, the main tasks of the new COE are given on the screen. Supporting Naval Cooperation and Guidance of Shipping (NCAGS) through trainings, exercises and activities towards; -Maintaining Maritime Situational Awareness -Upholding freedom of navigation -Fighting Proliferation of WMD -Protecting Critical Infrastructure -Providing Maritime Counter Terrorism -Building Maritime Security Capacity -As well as conducting trainings and activities concerning MSO are what we hope to achieve in the COE. Protect Critical Infrastructure Maritime Counter Terrorism Maritime Security Capacity Building

Objectives Develop and conduct maritime security education, training and exercise with Maritime Security Stake Holders Conduct Maritime Security trials with R&D Organisations Support IMO on anti-piracy co-operation procedures between and among sponsor nations, organizations and maritime industry If requested, co-operate in the context of Maritime Security with other multinational entities (IMO WG MARITIME SECURITY & PIRACY, BIMCO, IFSMA, ICS, ISO, CLIA, IPTA, IACS, IAASP, ITF, P&I, WCO, ICMA, SIGTTO, RINA, ICC, OCIMF, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO, IMB, UK MTO, COE CSW, CJOS COE, JCBRN COE, COE NMWC, NMIOTC, CCOE, NSC etc.) Establish the regional Maritime Security community of interest The objectives of the new COE is summarized on the screen.

- An Operational centre - A Fusion centre MS COE is not; - An Operational centre - A Fusion centre - A Decision Making Authority MS COE will; - Support The Decision Makers (“Decision Supportive Tools/Deliverables”) - Operate as a Think-Tank - Conduct Domestic, Regional and Global Maritime Security Trainings & Exercises, workshops, courses and conferences The envisioned COE is neither designed to be an operational center that fuses MSA information, nor will it will be a decision making authority, but it will support the decision makers by providing “Decision Supportive Tools / Deliverables”. The maritime security COE intended to operate as a think-tank, will be comprised of subject matter experts working on the subsets of maritime security. It will conduct domestic, regional and global maritime security trainings & exercises, workshops, courses and conferences.

The Way Ahead 2012 Initial Operation Capability Opening Ceremony with VIP (20 November) Maritime Security & Anti Piracy Course (12-23 November) Maritime Security Workshop (20-22 November) 2012 JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC The envisioned timetable for MN MS COE as is shown on the screen. At the end of July we will establish the new COE at national level. We are planning to conduct a “Maritime Security & Anti Piracy” course between 12-23 November and a "Maritime Security Workshop" on 20-22 November in our first encounter with maritime security stake holders. During those activities on 20th of November will be the opening ceremony with VIP participants. Initial Operation Capability

MARMARİS New center of excellence will be located at the Aksaz naval base in Marmaris region, best known for natural and touristic attractions.

Multinational Maritime Security Aksaz Naval Base-Marmaris Centre of Excellence Aksaz Naval Base-Marmaris Aksaz naval base is located in a natural & historical harbor. It is about 30 minutes to Marmaris. you can find all classes of ships as training assets.

Benefits of the MN MSCOE To establish Maritime Security Data Base To easy access to maritime security partners To foster national maritime security capacity building (VPD, MSA Tools etc.) To train Marine & SOF Teams in MSO To support Decision & Policy Makers To support Maritime Transportation & Harbour & Ship Security To train all relevant Maritime Security Stake Holders in Table Top Exercise and LIVEX To provide sustainable Multinational Synergy for Counter Proliferation, Counter Maritime Terrorism and Counter Piracy To establish a multinational platform on cross-functional inter-agency approach. To support Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) on PCASP We believe that Multinational Maritime Security Center of Excellence can create a sustainable synergy among sponsoring nations. Some of the benefits of new center of excellence are shown on the screen.

Conclusion Burden Sharing Littoral Countries’ efforts and active participation with the Spirit of Ownership in Regional Initiatives is the key element for Maritime Security In conclusion, What Turkey is doing in our surrounding seas is a “burden sharing”. Turkey believes that when we deal with our regional issues we also contribute to global endeavours. For us, littoral countries’ efforts and active participation with the spirit of ownership in regional initiaives is the key element of maritime security.

Working together for Maritime Security Thank you very much for your kind attention