International maritime security
Some areas of the world carry a greater exposure to maritime risk, including piracy. Whilst the percentage of vessels attacked is still relatively small, the potential for attack requires all ship owners to take the threat seriously and take all reasonable precautions to ensure both internal and external stakeholders are protected.
G4S Risk Management's specialist division G4S Crisis Management is recognised as a leading provider of maritime security solutions to multi-national corporations operating around the world. Our consultants have assisted in developing strategic and tactical security plans to mitigate the risks associated with conducting shipping and port operations around the world, including known trouble spots such as the Malacca Straits, the Niger delta and the coast off Somalia. Our operationally experienced consultants are International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS) qualified and STCW 95 and are typically former CSO/SSOs.
Our maritime security consultants have assisted in developing strategic and operational security plans to mitigate the risks associated with conducting shipping operations across the world, including Kuwait, the Gulf of Aden and the Malacca Straits.
By providing integrated and layered security plans that combine technical and physical security measures, security training and on-going management consultancy, we provide innovative and cost-effective solutions which allow clients to operate with confidence:
- Security vulnerability & threat assessments of maritime facilities and vessels
- Assessments of area to be transited and the additional risks of stops en-route
- Piracy & terrorism counter-measures consultancy and training
- Delivery of on-board ISPS and general security awareness training
- Maritime security drills and exercise management
- Crew security awareness training
- Use of non-lethal weapons and self-defence techniques
- Qualified security patrols, both armed and unarmed
- Specialist security equipment including firearms (if considered appropriate and always in accordance with international law)
- Co-ordinated command with Port Security Units
- Integrated terminal security operations including: guard force and force protection, roving patrols and Quick Reaction Force, entry control point and outer perimeter protection
- Accommodation, port and warehouse security
- Passenger & Cargo Screening services (Drugs/Explosives/False ID)
G4S Crisis Management also provides Abduction, Kidnap for Ransom and Extortion services. For information please see our Abduction, kidnap for ransom and extortion services page.