KEY STATISTICS
Security escort vessel
charter days (last 5 years)
Project support vessel
charter days (last year)
Offshore upstream
projects supported
Maritime
Security Officers
Years providing maritime
security services
OUR SERVICES
PRE-DEPLOYMENT PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT
Every offshore or maritime engagement begins with assessment and planning. We support offshore oil and gas clients from the pre-bid stage through to safe demobilisation…
…developing project security plans that adhere to ISO 31000 risk management guidelines and are built around the specific legal and regulatory requirements of the host nation. For vessels, we conduct Risk Assessments and produce Project Security Plans compliant with the ISPS Code, and carry out Vessel Hardening Vulnerability Assessments to determine the appropriate level of vessel hardening in line with the identified associated risk to the area of operation.
Case Study: Preparing a Rig Deployment to Libya
Case study: Guide to Creating an Effective Ship Security Assessment and Plan
ACTIVE PROTECTION AT SEA
The nature of the threat and the legal framework of the operating area determines how we deploy. In Nigerian waters and across the Gulf of Guinea, we operate Security Escort Vessels within a regulatory environment…
…that demands established relationships with host nation authorities. In the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, we provide armed guards to commercial vessels, supporting the majority of flag states including assistance with flag state approval processes.
For offshore oil and gas operations, our unarmed security advisors work alongside the Master/Offshore Installation Manager to implement security protocols and maintain the security posture of the asset. At port, our jetty and gangway security personnel maintain ISPS Code compliance and ensure vessels and crew depart safely.
Case study: Securing Maritime Operations in Nigeria
Case study: Enhancing Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea: Drill Rig Support
Case study: Comprehensive Support for Semi-Submersible Drill Rig Operations in Nigeria
VESSEL AND LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Offshore and maritime operations in Africa depend on logistical infrastructure that runs alongside the security programme. Personnel rotations across multiple national jurisdictions, supply chain management into remote or restricted ports…
…crew change coordination and the chartering of fit-for-purpose project vessels all require deep regional knowledge and established operator relationships.
Our vessel chartering service covers inspection, shortlisting, full operational management and MARPOL compliance, as well as rigging for project-specific requirements including ship-to-ship mooring operations. Our host nation forces liaison capability covers the full range of national frameworks across the Gulf of Guinea and East African coast, where the procurement process, legal requirements and working relationships with host nation security forces differ significantly by country.
Case study: Bespoke Support for Deep Water Seismic Operations in Nigeria
MONITORING AND MANAGED SECURITY
Our maritime intelligence analysts monitor threat developments across all of our operating environments continuously, covering piracy, terrorism and emerging regional risks….
For larger or more complex projects, our Risk Intelligence team provides bespoke route risk assessments, security risk assessments and ad hoc intelligence tailored to the specific operational context.
Our Ship Security Alert System service provides 24/7 alert management and incident response coordination. When a vessel is under threat and normal communications are compromised, SSAS provides a discreet, reliable alert to our 24/7 operations centre for immediate response coordination.
Case study: SSAS Monitoring and Maritime Security
CREW TRAINING AND SPECIALIST SERVICES
The quality of a crew’s response to a security incident is determined entirely by preparation. Our training programmes are designed and delivered by instructors with operational experience in the environments where the training is applied…
…and cover commercial crews and national security forces including military, police and coast guard units.
Case study: Pre-departure Stowaway Detection in Nigeria
Case Study: Enhancing Security During Vessel Rebuild and Refit
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