Maritime security became a global concern following the September 11 attacks in 2001. Marine security specialists are fully aware that severe threats are posed if maritime security is compromised, as demonstrated by a number of incidents such as the suicide attack on USS Cole and piracy attack on the cruise ship Seabourn Spirit.
Maritime security is a broad term inclusive of protecting vessels both internally and externally. In practice though, this general term is shaped by the related security fields and maritime security scenarios we teach during our courses.
The most frequent maritime security issues
Thievery
When transporting valuable goods and resources, there are sometimes attempts at a local level to steal goods from vessels. Maritime security officers need to be vigilant for this reason, both in port and at sea, to ensure valuable and sensitive cargo remains secure.
Trespassing
Maritime security officers must ensure that unauthorized personnel do not gain access to their vessel and tamper with sensitive equipment when the ship is in port or at anchor. Even if the documented crew members conduct vessel operations correctly, a trespasser can tamper with cargo rigging and other sensitive gear, leading to severe problems at sea.
Maritime terrorist threats
Suicide attacks, hijacking ships to use as “weapons” to destroy facilities or to disrupt commerce and underwater attacks are just some credible threats to the industry. Weapons and even radioactive materials are transported by criminal elements through shipping lanes.
Maritime security appears to be a significant and sometimes not fully understood concept. It has become a considerable task involving many entities from international, public, and private sectors aiming at:
• preserving the freedom of the seas
• facilitating and defending commerce
• maintaining good governance at sea
How to prevent maritime security issues: Maritime security courses
The shipping industry is growing, and technology is quickly advancing; therefore, companies and crew members need to be continually updated with the best security protocols to protect their vessels, crew members, and countries. Threats to ships and the people on them can be impeded by having appropriate maritime security policies and procedures in place. The ever-growing demand for marine transportation has created a need for naval security companies to provide the required professional safety services for ships and ports.
We offer a wide range of maritime security training courses. All maritime security courses enable you to get certificates and licenses that result as the best evidence of your qualification and skills.
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For example, Predictive Profiling is a threat assessment method used for the quick identification of people that pose a threat, or risk, to the wellbeing of the public or to public institutions. Predictive Profiling has proved to be successful in the identification of illegal passengers, criminals, and terrorists through the application of behavioural analysis and expert observation and/or questioning techniques.
Profiling can selectively target certain individuals for additional searches and questioning and quickly isolate those few individuals who might warrant more thorough scrutiny by security personnel.Of course, if you need support or additional information, contact us! If you would like to know more about how we can support your maritime needs, please do contact us!
