* Learn from the experiences of the latest attacks in the Gulf of Aden, Straits of Malacca and Singapore and investigate what is being done to enhance safety and security in these regions * Examine Best Management Practice to gain latest techniques to discourage attacks and ensure early identification of suspect vessels * Hear latest support available and up to the minute briefing from the Naval Forces * Manage the human elements in a kidnap and ransom negotiations * Implement effective emergency planning and analyse kidnap and ransom strategies * Examine ATALANTA