Vessel owners and operators may sometimes need to appoint a preferred agent to supervise the charterers’ agency function and monitor port call operations.
Protective Solutions was created in response to that need, to provide professional security and non lethal protective solutions for your ships, cargo and crews.
We deliver an integrated educational and intelligence-led approach to clients, minimizing their operational risks to counter the growing threat from regional piracy and kidnapping
MERJO MARINE offers a scalable service to owners & operators ranging from provision of a simple independent report, to full involvement in expediting a port call, including the following:
· Checking proforma D/A submitted by the head agent for compliance with applicable tariffs
· Receipt of owners’ funds and payment to head agents
· Reporting the vessel/cargo status, as required
· Checking cargo documents/SOF/ time sheets for correctness, notifying owner if not, and issuing letters of protest
· Signing Bills of Lading
· Comprehensive on location Crisis Management and onboard Officer/crew training
· Riding crews consisting of ex special forces personnel with extensive maritime experience
· Equipment sales
· Risk assessment and risk alerts
· Protective equipment sales
· Protective Guideline
· Newsletter/alerts
· On-board Sea Marshals who use non-lethal means to support the Master and ensure safe, successful passage
· Dedicated specialists trained in tactical and non-lethal anti-piracy solutions to protect your assets
· Round-the-clock monitoring and support from 24/7 operations room
· Transfer to vessel with minimum deviation from route
· Training, advice and practical support on a comprehensive series of defensive measures and counter boarding techniques and procedures to allow vessels to proceed safely through high risk areas
· Training in contingency planning and procedures - protection through 'The Golden Hour'
· Vessel security planning review and recommendations to Master
· Comprehensive medical assistance, support and on-board training of crew
· Training in personal safety procedures
· Daily integrated land and maritime intelligence analysis
· Coordination with international and Coalition Maritime Task Forces