Maritime Security Programme

Research on maritime security at RSIS started in 2004 following increased concerns over the security of ports and sea lanes. The programme addresses issues of good order at sea, piracy and SLOC security, and has built up a significant international reputation in these fields.

The programme’s research agenda span the spectrum of maritime security issuesand developments in the Asia Pacific region. Its current research includes maritime force modernisation, shifts in the regional maritime balance of power, and maritime territorial and boundary disputes.

The programme also focus on particular threats and challenges in the maritime domain, such as maritime terrorism, piracy and other transboundary maritime crimes, safety at sea and disaster relief. Bridging these traditional and non-traditional security concerns are topics on maritime security cooperation and regime building.

RSN-RSIS Essay Competition 2019

The RSN-RSIS Essay Competition 2019 is held in collaboration with the Republic of Singapore Navy. The best essays will be announced during the IFC 10^th Anniversary Ceremony in May 2019 in Singapore. For more details, refer to this page.

Programme Staff

Ms Jane Chan Git Yin
Coordinator, Maritime Security Programme, IDSS
DID: +65 6513 2733
Email: [email protected]

Dr Collin Koh Swee Lean
Research Fellow
Maritime Security Programme, IDSS
Email: [email protected]

Ms Zoe Elizabeth Stanley-Lockman
Associate Research Fellow
Maritime Security Programme, IDSS
Email: [email protected]

Ms Lee YingHui
Senior Analyst
Maritime Security Programme, IDSS
Email: [email protected] 

Prof Robert C. Beckman
Adjunct Senior Fellow
Maritime Security Programme, IDSS

Dr Geoffrey Till
Visiting Professor
Maritime Security Programme, IDSS