1. The RAN’s perspective on the New Maritime Strategy 37 th IFPA-Fletcher Conference on National Security and Policy Commodore Vince Di Pietro, CSC, RAN Naval Attaché Washington 27 Sep 07

2. Scope n The RAN and International engagement n Supporting the New Maritime Strategy -(International Ship and Port Security Code, Proliferation Security Initiative, Global Maritime Partnership) n Future Initiatives n Conclusions and Questions

3. RAN Levels of International Engagement n Strategic –CN dialogue / reciprocal visits with counterparts –Established Navy HQ level Navy to Navy Talks –International Fora Operational / Functional –Fleet Commander visits to regional counterparts –RAN participation in combined multi-lateral and bi-lateral operations and exercises Tactical -Ship visits, PASSEXs -Individual Training, Training Exchanges

4. RAN Outcomes sought n Interoperability n Regional capacity building n Integration n Continued engagement with allies and regional navies n Technology n Continued Dialogue n Access to the region

5. Supporting the New Maritime Strategy n Pacific Patrol Boat Program -Prompted by Law of the Sea Convention -First Boat delivered to in 1987 -Maritime Surveillance Advisors (& Technical) n PNG – 4 n FSM – 3 n Tonga – 3 n Solomon Is – 2 n Marshall Is - 1 n Vanuatu - 1 n Fiji - 3 n Kiribati – 1 n Cook Is – 1 n Palua – 1 n Samoa – 1 n Tuvalu – 1

6. Supporting the New Maritime Strategy n International Ship and Port Security Code n Proliferation Security Initiative -Focussed on WMD -80 Countries involved n Global Maritime Partnership

7. Future Regional Cooperation is Critical n Agree on common threats n Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) n Joint / Combined Operations Centres n Training, Exercises and Exchanges n Strengthen regional and global fora

8. Conclusion n Navies are well placed for regional engagement n RAN has a strong history n Interaction at three levels n RAN participates in many regional exercises and activities n Aim to build confidence, capacity and interoperability to meet common threats