SENTINEL INVESTIGATORS GROUP On Board Security Service
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ABOUT US The founding of SENTINEL Investigators Group was the logical consequence of the founder s extensive professional experience in the international security sector. We are an association of professionals, each providing for specialized skills at top level. Due to our wide scope of operations in the security sector, we now want to pass on our knowledge, resources and expertise to the maritime sector. We win our clients with trustworthiness, reliability, competence and quick response combined with many years of experience. Working in a discreet environment naturally counts most. Confidentiality, privacy and diligence are some of the reasons customers have chosen the SENTINEL Investigators Group. For our detailed product portfolio please go to chart 8
ABOUT US COMPANY HISTORY 2011 Corporate company restructuring: Limited Company 2013 Change of company name to SENTINEL Investigators Group GmbH 2000 Foundation of SENTINEL by Peter Weinheimer SENTINEL Special Branch established in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
ABOUT US GENERAL MANAGER PROFILE Founder of SENTINEL Investigators Group in 2000 10 years Staff Sergeant in an Elite Regiment of the German Armed Forces Bodyguard in Northern Africa and Middle East Chief Security Officer Maritime Security CSO/SSO
ABOUT US ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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Close Protection Business Intelligence Investigations Special Security Services (incl. Maritime Security) Consulting Training SCOPE OF SERVICE SENTINEL INVESTIGATORS GROUP GMBH SENTINEL Investigators Group GmbH a provider of superior quality security services
SCOPE OF SERVICE SENTINEL SPECIAL BRANCH PTY LTD SENTINEL Special Branch focuses on high-risk operations Drilling Plants on Land and Sea; Surveillance and protection of storages and haulage plants worldwide On Board Security Service in highrisk areas Escort of transports and goods in transit on land, over water and in air even under most challenging conditions Close protection in conflict areas Training Close Protection Service Drilling Plants on Land and Sea SENTINEL Special Branch Pty Ltd Escort of transport and goods On Board Security Service Training Courses
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ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE MISSION OVERVIEW Staff Selection Training Strategies Immediate response to changes in pirate tactics and strategies On board security Observation of current pirate attacks Training plans are updated based on the consolidated findings Screening and Observation Unit
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE PORTFOLIO Armed vessel escort Pre-Voyage preparation Ship hardening and anti piracy defence installations Security training courses We train your staff Screening and observation unit provides current and up to date information before and during the escort Professional hostage negotiations Master service
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE ARMED VESSEL ESCORT Onboard security in high-risk areas Active- and passive counter-piracy measures Compliance with international security standards Combine state-of-the art technique with top qualified and highly-trained staff Planning, training and implementing all aspects of maritime security Support point
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE ARMED VESSEL ESCORT HIGH-RISK AREAS We also provide armed vessel escort in South America
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE ARMED VESSEL ESCORT Piracy incident Shift operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Rules of engagement - Clear responsibilities - Consultation of master - Defined emergency communication - Citadel/Safe Room - Armed defense Peculiar obstacle
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE ARMED VESSEL ESCORT - LOGISTICS OF ARMOURY Option 1 Firearms on board the vessel are kept within a secure and sealed environment when the vessel has a regular trade in high-risk areas. Cost Reduction of weapons permitted, storage and transportation within the host country. Option 2 Floating armouries are always within the boundaries of secured custom areas within various ports.
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE PRE-VOYAGE VESSEL PREPERATION Equipment for deterrence Material for ship hardening and boarding prevention Interior arrangement of citadel/safe rooms
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE WE TRAIN YOUR STAFF Only veteran consultants with hands-on experience Training helps shipping companies and the ship s complement to manage a piracy incident effectively and confidently Provides understanding of the challenges of a piracy incident Required preventive measures can be taken by crew members Long-term cost reduction for the shipping company More efficient cooperation between the external and internal teams
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE WE TRAIN YOUR STAFF S MAIN ASPECTS Tactical defense measures in different escalation levels Advice and guidance on citadels (safe room) Preventive measures such as razor wire, sandbags Clear guidline when facing an act of piracy on how to proceed Regulatory framework Crew training to ensure crew members are fully compliant and understand individual roles and responsibilities during a piracy incident
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE SCREENING AND OBSERVATION UNIT Being up to date is the key to our success. To guarantee this we implemented our own screening and observation unit. The unit analyses pirate attacks in realtime. Any changes in pirate tactics and strategies will be instantly integrated in our training plans.
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS We coorporate with a worldwide negotiation team that is always on standby and within 24 hours available - 7 days a week. Our experienced partners are well-trained and have great negotiation skills. Optionally the negotiation team can be on standby and available within a couple of hours.
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE MASTER SERVICE We provide you with experienced masters for all tours in high-risk areas We have a pool of masters with all the required licenses available This includes masters for container vessels and towboats All our masters have accompanied several high-risk areas
ON BOARD SECURITY SERVICE OUR POLICIES AND GUIDELINES High internal safety standards To protect our employees we conceal their duty on board We assure complete confidentiality on all levels Rules of Engagement Highest standards of ethics and professionalism Safety awareness from all our straff Personal protective equipment
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OUR PEOPLE Our people are all ex special forces or armed police Many years of experience in hostile environments and high-risk areas Our team consists of well-trained and highly experienced professionals Staff are individually trained and selected for each mission Staff available with maritime experience and licenses (master mariner)
OUR PEOPLE SELECTION OF STAFF WITH DUE CARE Highly qualified Law obedient Well-trained Socially strong Experienced professionals Stress resistant Excellent mental and physical shape
OUR PEOPLE QUALIFICATIONS Our team leaders are all former Army Sergeants Sea Marshall Training Certificates Ship Security Officer (SSO) Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Company Security Officer (CSO) Internal Trainings in Tactics Task Management Our security guards are former army soldiers with a minimum of 3 years army experience which are gained in: International tactics First aid International sea law Task management Quarterly company training of all our employees
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OUR TRAINING CENTER Quality and safety are our top priorities! We maintain our own training, evaluation and assessments facility in Port Elizabeth, South Africa Immediate response to any changes in pirate tactics Special training and preparation for every mission Reality liked training are ensured due to use a training vessel and a Simulator
OUR TRAINING CENTER MAIN ASPECTS Installation of safety measures (sandbags, razor wire etc.) Tactical defense measures for different escalation levels Anti piracy tactics and strategies International Maritime Law First Aid Battlefield Para Medic Perception and stress psychology
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HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT? + Crews stay safe + Secured company assets + Reduces the risk of an act of piracy + Qualified staff on board + Experienced ex police and military special forces operators + SENTINEL special branch is always up to date on current pirate tactics and strategies
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION For more information contact us: SENTINEL Investigators Group GmbH (Reg No: 360512s) Head Office Austria Ludwig-Boltzmannstrasse 2, Sky 1 7100 Neusiedl am See Austria Tel: +43/ (0)59010/26325 +43/(0) 676 3674201 SENTINEL Special Branch (Reg. No:2013/209152/07) Temp. Project Address No. 22 CUMDERLAND AVE, VANDIA GROVE BRYANSTON, GAUTENG 2021 E-Mail: mail@sentinel-sb.com Please address your correspondence to the SENTINEL Investigators Group GmbH