Panel 1: The Coast Guard as Guardians of the Rule of Law at Sea

Panel Discussion

Rules-based Order
November 7, 2024
10:00 am - 11:45 am
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ADM. RONNIE GIL LATORILLA GAVAN
Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Coast Guard
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VADM. IRVANSYAH
Chief, Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia – BAKAMLA (Indonesian Maritime Security Agency)
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VADM. HIROAKI KANOSUE
Vice Commandant for Operations, Japan Coast Guard (JCG)
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FIRST ADM.DATUK CHE ENGKU SUHAIMI CHE ENGKU DAIK
Director, Maritime Affairs of Sabah and Labuan, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA)
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H.E. LAI THAI BINH
Ambassador of Viet Nam to the Philippines
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DR. SATU LIMAYE
Vice President, East West Center
Panel Chair
In much of Southeast Asia, coast guard organizations have become the primary agencies in maintaining maritime safety and security, often in sea-areas within national jurisdiction. Over the past couple of years however, the increasing prevalence of grey-zone coercion at sea has made coast guards more than just constabulary maritime forces. They are now playing important roles in ensuring that littoral states of the South China Sea maintain their jurisdiction over their territorial seas, exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelf, in accordance with international law. This panel will focus on the roles of Coast Guard Agencies in securing the rule of law in the South China Sea.

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