MARITIME & UNDERWATER SECURITY CONSULTANTS
As the world s oldest maritime security company, we have an unparalleled depth of experience helping clients mitigate their exposure to maritime risk. Our speciality lies in our ability to manage both complex and high risk projects. Recognised for our professionalism and reliability, our services provide a comprehensive response to the increasingly sophisticated threats to maritime security. Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants (MUSC) are the acknowledged experts in antipiracy, ship and port security, unexploded ordnance survey and explosive ordnance disposal, high-risk shore-end cable lay and pipeline security. We also provide a full range of maritime training and ISPS code compliance advice. We have recently increased our offshore contracting capability including offshore air diving, ROV inspection and offshore survey and positioning; working predominantly in difficult and dangerous areas. MUSC s industry leading service brings together some of the most qualified and experienced maritime security personnel in the world. Operating since 1974, our international client base includes government bodies, flag states, port authorities, insurers, ship operators and charterers, as well as oil & gas and telecommunications providers.
SHIP SECURITY AND ANTI-PIRACY MUSC provides specialist maritime security services to support ship operators, masters and crews for operations in high piracy risk areas. TRANSIT INTELLIGENCE AND THREAT BRIEFINGS Route planning and vessel monitoring Liaison with naval forces 24/7 advice to masters VESSEL HARDENING Anti-boarding measures Surveillance Ballistic protection CREW TRAINING Lockdown drills Threat briefs Conduct after capture ONBOARD MARITIME SECURITY LIAISON OFFICERS Trained and vetted former military personnel Specialist maritime knowledge SPECIALIST KIDNAP AND RANSOM POLICY To find out more visit www.vesselshield.com Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants 3
INTEGRATED COUNTER-PIRACY SOLUTION MUSC Operations Room SUPPORT PRIOR TO TRANSIT Route planning Ship security assessments Design and installation of ship protection systems Vessel hardening Company and crew training and drills SUPPORT DURING TRANSIT Transit consulting and advice from our 24/7 operations room Liaison with military and maritime security agencies Onboard Security Liaison Officers Escort protection vessels Security Liaison Officer operating MUSC LRAD SUPPORT DURING A HIJACK Participation in the client s Emergency Response Team Hostage negotiation assistance SUPPORT AFTER HIJACK RELEASE Coordination of: Vessel rescue and recovery Emergency repair and preparation for recovery voyage Provision of emergency crew reliefs Medevac and repatriation of released crew members Vessel Hardening 4 Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants
VESSEL SHIELD In association with Lloyds insurers Special Contingency Risks (www.scr-ltd.com) a division of Willis, MUSC provides and effective risk reduction service that combines insurance cover against the costs of hijack, loss of earnings, ship recovery and medical support costs. Practical security measures combined with specific hijack insurance cover Real time 24/7 support Easy to implement Effective and experienced response ISPS COMPLIANCE MUSC provided input to the International Maritime Organisation for the development of the ISPS Code. We have Recognised Security Organisation status in many IMO Member States and we have delivered ISPS compliant security assessments and plans for hundreds of ships and port facilities around the world. Ship security assessments and plans Port facility security assessments and plans SSO, CSO and PFSO training MUSC has advised hundreds of clients on ISPS compliance Training for Designated Authorities, Port State Control, and Classification Society auditors COUNTER NARCOTICS We are able to provide specialist advice to help owners minimise their exposure to lengthy port state delays by providing a range of counter narcotics services. Drug sniffer dog in action Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants 5
Oil and gas security solutions OIL AND GAS SECURITY MUSC has over 30 years of experience in the offshore oil and gas industry in all phases of operations both in shallow and deep water. We provide security support for submarine pipeline (main export, infield lines, rigid and exible) operations, fixed offshore structures in shallow and deep water, floating production and export systems, subsea production systems, onshore and offshore terminals. Security assessments and planning, both onshore and offshore Implementation of government legislation Design and implementation of security systems for offshore fixed platforms and FPSOs Training, drills and exercises of offshore and onshore personnel (see section on training) Provision of security liaison personnel Provision of field protection vessels Unexploded ordnance surveys and clearance ISPS expertise PORT SECURITY MUSC has provided security assessment and planning services, training and technical support services to more than 400 ports and port facilities around the world. Our clients include public port authorities, government agencies and private port operators. ISPS security assessments and plans Design and implementation of port security systems Container security Vessel tracking and monitoring Diver detection systems Security training and drills 6 Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants
SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY MUSC participated in the World Customs Organisation Task Force for the development of the Framework for Supply Chain Security and Trade Facilitation and in the US Homeland Security programme Operation Safe Commerce. We provide advice and training services to global leaders in freight logistics, customs organisations and other government agencies. Supply chain security assessments and plans Protection of high value cargoes Supply chain security training Supply chain security compliance audits ISO/PAS 28000 compliance support Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) compliance CTPAT, TAPA, BASC compliance MUSC has advised on supply chain security across the globe MUSC SUBSEA MUSC Subsea provides manned and unmanned solutions to the sub-sea sector. Our expertise lies in our ability to project manage complex and highrisk offshore projects, particularly those in difficult and dangerous areas. We have significant expertise in the following areas: Ultra-shallow to deepwater bathymetric surveys Sea-bed and sub-surface mapping utilising sonar and geotechnical sampling techniques UXO identification survey and explosive ordnance disposal Light construction oil and gas construction, including wreck removal and sea-bed clearance Subsea inspection, repair and maintenance Shore-end cable lay Submarine cable and pipeline security Logistics support and permit acquisition MUSC offers a range of Specialist Subsea Capabilities Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants 7
MARITIME SECURITY TRAINING MUSC has trained over 10,000 maritime security officers around the world. We can provide training at our training facilities in London, Poole, Piraeus and Malta keeping client s locations, onshore or offshore. Training courses include: ISPS, SSO, CSO and PFSO training Training for Designated authorities, port state control, and classification society auditors We have trained thousands of shipping professionals across the globe Conduct after capture Security boat handling Port Security Officer (EU Directive 65/2005) Maritime Security Liaison Officer MUSC training courses are recognised by: UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency UK Department for Transport Nautical Institute Transport Canada Singapore Maritime & Port Authority Malaysian Maritime Department German Hydrographic Department Panama Maritime Authority Liberian Registry of Shipping Brazil Maritime Administration Isle of Man Maritime Administration Republic of Ireland Dept of Communications, Energy and National Resources Det Norske Veritas 8 Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants
In association with the International Safety Training Centre, we offer marine, occupational safety and fire fighting training. These are some of the courses we offer: OFFSHORE SAFETY AND SURVIVAL Basic Offshore Safety Induction emergency training (BOSIET) Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET0) Helicopter Underwater Escape training (HUET & EBS) Offshore Emergency Response team Member (OERTM) Offshore Emergency Helideck Team Mamber (OEHTM) Offshore Helideck assistant (HAD) Helicopter Landing Officer HUET Module Further HLO Coxswain STCW 95 First aid Safety Sea Survival Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants 9
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Nebosh International Certificate in OSH IOSH Managing Safely IOSH Safety for Senior Executives IOSH Managing Environmental Responsibilities Managing Construction & electrical safety Managing contractors Confined space awareness for managers Planning supervisor training Risk assessment & accident investigation FIRE FIGHTING Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Fire Warden/Team/Leader Industrial & Petrochemical Fire Fighting Fire Incident Commander 10 Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants
CABLE LAY SECURITY Since the 1970s MUSC provides security support for deepwater and shallow water route surveys, cable installation, post lay and repair operations in high risk areas. MUSC also provides shallow water survey, cable installation and cable landing services through its subsea division. Security planning for onshore and offshore operations Permitting and local clearances Security desktop studies, site visits and surveys MUSC Stingray burial tool Design and implementation of security enhancements for cable survey and installation vessels Provision of security for onshore installation teams Training, briefing and drills and exercises of offshore and onshore personnel COASTAL & MARITIME EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL MUSC provides unexploded ordnance (UXO) surveys and mitigation in coastal and maritime areas. In the last 30 years we have carried out UXO work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Far East. UXO risk desktop studies UXO surveys Coastal and underwater explosives ordnance clearance UXO beach survey Implementation of ship damage control systems and procedure Training, drills and briefing of ships crews for operations in high risk areas Maritime and Underwater Security Consultants 11
CLIENTS European Commission UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency Organisation of American States South Oil Company (Iraq) Libyan National Oil Company Maersk Logistics US Shell Petroleum Development Corporation Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Nigerian National Oil Company Talisman Energy Inc. Agip Oil Co. Total Nigeria Saipem Contracting Single Buoy Moorings Inc Norwegian Coastal Authority Malta Maritime Administration Alcatel Submarine Networks Excel Logistics Port Authority of Spain (Puertos del Estados) Swedish Maritime Administration Tyco Marine Global Marine Systems Addax Petroleum Exxon Mobil Nigeria BG Group Abu Dhabi Ports Authority Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Estonian Maritime Administration Port of San Diego South African Ports Authority BP Tankers Vela Tankers Technip Group Federal Ministry of Transport Nigeria Finland Maritime Administration Brass LNG L3 Communications Rapiscan Systems Pirelli Group Liberian Registry (LISCR) Ostend Port Authority Danish Coastal Authority Australian Department of Transport and the Regions Sudan Port Authority Saudi Aramco Venice Port Authority OOCL Logistics DNV Malaysian Maritime Administration Antwerp Port Authority Gibraltar Port Authority Icelandic Maritime Administration UK Ministry of Transport Security Dept. (TRANSEC) Dragon LNG Maritime & Underwater Security Consultants Ltd 6 Bell Yard, LONDON. WC2A 2JR t: +44 (0) 207 067 2930 f: +44 (0) 207 067 2940 e: enquiry@mandusc.com Registered office: HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2PN, UK. Registration No 01184587.