Maritime Security Courses

[ray9903]

Also try background asia risk solutions another contact for maritme security

[pops]

Thanks for your reply.....Completed a CP course (Phoenix) in 2003 and have done reasonably well in getting work but was looking at any possibilities for improving skills areas without spending a fortune!!...unsure what exactly is needed for maritime security.....just fancy something different!

[Hawk]

If youre interested in yatch security (maritime security) for the close protection officer the majority of the bodyguard associations provide this.

The basics are :
Maritime security ( harbour-open water)
Underwater Ied search.
Anti boarding
Radio/Gps communication
Onboard fire, evacuation drills
First Aid

Thrue corporation with friends this course is possible to hold in Croatia.
Normaly runs over 4-5 days.
If interested in this, please contact: info@heimrisks.com

hawk

[protectasia]

Just a short intro, I've been involved in Marsec over in SE Asia, predominantly Indonesia for some years now.

Even more so than the circuit, it can be very difficult to break into. SSO course would be a step in the right direction, it would give you a basic understanding of the ISPS code. For any UK based people, many companies offer the training, but check on the accreditation as it can vary. The Department of Transport (TRANSEC) is one of the more noted and recognised, as is Lloyd's Register.

A good company in the UK offering maritime training is Independent Maritime Security Associates.

Run by no nonsense fellas, they will advise you on the type of training you require, and not in the market of selling you underwater knife fight courses if it isn't required. I make no apologies in plugging them, they have been in the industry years, and have a great understanding of whats happening out there at the moment.

With regards to working offshore; most of the Oil companies will not employ you direct. They simply contract people through the larger security companies. Even though getting out a helicopter may be a great and indeed useful skill to have, and I'm not disputing that

in reality it is not a basic requirement before you can apply for work. I would advise you to save your money for a while. I can speak from experience there, as last year I worked offshore in Nigeria, when I was recruited it was based on my Marsec background, and sea survival and helicopter escapes were not mentioned.

Hope that helps,

Steve.

[protectasia]

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Originally Posted by ray9903 Also try background asia risk solutions another contact for maritme security

To the best of my knowledge Ray, they are no longer providing training and not as involved as they used to be in Marsec.

[shakespeare]

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Originally Posted by protectasia With regards to working offshore; most of the Oil companies will not employ you direct. They simply contract people through the larger security companies. Even though getting out a helicopter may be a great and indeed useful skill to have, and I'm not disputing that in reality it is not a basic requirement before you can apply for work. I would advise you to save your money for a while. I can speak from experience there, as last year I worked offshore in Nigeria, when I was recruited it was based on my Marsec background, and sea survival and helicopter escapes were not mentioned. Hope that helps, Steve.

Hi Steve. Was it a British owned rig?

[Ram Man]

Hi have a look at flagship in portsmouth, also as hawk has said Heimrisks can arrange training ,chears and stay safe ram out.

[Kiwi PSD]

Hey mate 24/7,

Could be a good choice of career change lot of Pricay happening in the World....especially in Indo/Malay area. Keep me info'd about any possible courses you come across

Cheers mate


KSI

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Originally Posted by 24/7 Does anybody know of any Maritime Tactical courses being offered to non Government/Military personal or is this so specialized thats it's kept to the above agencies. Need to widen some horizens and may be this is a new direction to move into.

[Tactmed]

Gentlemen - There is a Kiwi Cpmpany by the name of Sardonyx International who provide security for Maritime. They also have several courses on offer and these can be viewed at the following website. SARDONYX International // Executive Security Services Cheers Dean

[protectasia]

Hi Shakes,

The drilling company was run out of Aberdeen, and the rig operating in Nigerian Waters.

Tactmed,

Sardonyx International are good guys, ran by a friend of mine also. Maybe it would be good for you KS Int to drop Andre a line with regards to training as he is just over the pond from you.Not too sure that it would be a career change as there is limited work out there, and usually knabbed up by specialised companies. However adding another string to your bow would do no harm, it would only account for 20-30% of my work, but as they say, variety is the spice of life.