SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS) MONITORING

When a vessel activates its Ship Security Alert System (SSAS), every second matters. Castor Vali provides a fully responsive 24/7/365 monitoring service that receives, verifies and coordinates the response to every alert, helping protect vessels, crews and operators through experienced decision making, real-time intelligence and close liaison with the relevant maritime authorities.

Why Castor Vali for SSAS Monitoring?

24/7 Operations Centre: Continuous SSAS monitoring, ensuring every alert is immediately received, verified and acted upon.
Rapid incident response: Immediate assessment, escalation and coordination with Company Security Officers (CSOs), flag states, coast guards, maritime authorities and other key stakeholders.
Intelligence-led decision making: Supported by experienced maritime operations personnel and in-house intelligence analysts, providing the information needed to make informed decisions during evolving incidents.
Integrated maritime capability: Backed by Castor Vali’s wider maritime security services, including Maritime Security Officers, intelligence reporting, vessel hardening, security escort vessels and operational consultancy.
ISPS compliant: Supporting compliance with the ISPS Code through professional alert management, reporting, testing and post-incident review.

Our Approach

Monitoring: Our Operations Centres provide continuous 24/7 monitoring for SSAS activations.
Verification: Every alert is rapidly verified and assessed to determine the nature and severity of the incident.
Coordination: We coordinate with the vessel, Company Security Officer (CSO), flag state, coastal authorities and relevant stakeholders to support an effective response.
Response: We manage the incident through to resolution, providing real-time intelligence, operational support and clear communication throughout.
Review: Following the incident, we provide reporting, lessons identified and recommendations to strengthen future preparedness.