Our team of maritime security experts have a thorough knowledge of the requirements and implications of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) legislation and have extensive experience providing security solutions, strategic advice and operational assistance to production, shipping and transport companies worldwide. Control Risks’ portfolio of maritime security services includes:

• Compliance with international security codes, including ISPS Code
• Counter-piracy services (prevention, monitoring, response)
• Vessel security surveys and implementation
• Port and facility threat assessments
• Maritime crisis management and incident response
• ISPS and hostile environment training for company, ship and port facility security staff

ISPS Code and maritime security compliance

Control Risks is a recognised provider of maritime security services and provides these services to a range of organisations across the maritime sector, from logistics providers and shipping companies to port operators. Based on our ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational benefits, we can assist clients to comply with the mandatory provisions of local and global security legislations (including ISPS, C-TPAT and TAPA), as well as develop thorough security and crisis management procedures.

Over the last decade, Control Risks has been called upon to find solutions for maritime organisations operating in global piracy hotspots such as the Gulf of Guinea, Indonesia and the Gulf of Aden. Our approach to maritime security encompasses threat assessment, security policy implementation, training, coordination and emergency response; this approach is designed to address the issue of maritime piracy for our clients in a robust, responsible and sustainable fashion. Our key services in this field are:

• Counter-piracy security reviews and implementation
• Passage risk assessments and voyage planning
• Corporate and on-board crisis management training
• Incident management and security awareness workshops
• Provision of onboard security officers/team
• 24-hour monitoring and operations support
• Maritime hijacking response services

Our maritime team comprises consultants from a wide variety of professional backgrounds, including international special forces; Army and Navy (including anti-terrorist units); government officials; the diplomatic service; and international law enforcement. The consultants are supported by a dynamic in-house team of political and security risk analysts and operations consultants and a wide network of retained local specialists.

For further information on Control Risks' maritime security services, contact maritimesecurity@control-risks.com or call +31 20 620 9585.