At Drum Cussac we recognise that the demands of yacht owners, managers, and charterers are very different than other sectors of the maritime world. It is with this in mind that the Company maintains a sub-unit within the Maritime Division, which deals exclusively with the large yacht market, in the field of superyacht security.

Our superyacht security work covers the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea and Monaco as well as the UK’s waters.

Our yachting services ensure that clients receive a dedicated account manager and where appropriate a familiar personality to work with when working onboard. We aim to provide discreet, non-intrusive and balanced services, which, whilst safeguarding the vessel and its passengers, ensure that voyage enjoyment is fulfilled.

Our superyacht security company (ISM and ISPS experts), offers:

• Assistance with the preparation of a user-friendly safety management system, including a practical and cost-effective maintenance system;
• Security Audit including compliance with international obligations and recommendations to ensure that each yacht is operating in accordance with the Administration guidelines;
• Ship Security Assessment, and drafting a Ship Security Plan as required by the Code;
• Arranging for the plan approval and verification;
• Advice on security equipment and practical operations systems for existing or new build yachts;
• Provision of ISM & ISPS Code awareness, risk assessment and internal audit training;
• Accredited Maritime ISPS Training Courses: Company Security Officer (CSO), Ship Security Officer (SSO) and Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) courses, accredited by the UK Designated Authorities, TRANSEC and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA);
• Maritime Security Training Courses: Security Awareness, Anti Piracy, Recognition of Firearms, Explosives and Incendiary Devices, Search Techniques and Conflict Resolution in line with ISPS training guidelines;
• Performing and reporting internal safety and security audits;
• Supply of a continuous technical, security and emergency support service;
• Maritime Risk Assessments (Pharos) for high risk transits through and visits to locations within hostile areas;
• Client, Charter Party And Vessel Protection for clients at risk from kidnap and hijack at gunpoint;
• Provision of qualified Ship Security Officers (SSO);
• Technical Security advice, design planning and installation;
• Pre reconnaissance of future ports of call and locations to be visited;
• 24/7 operations room that will respond to safety, medical and security emergencies;
• Protection for salvage and towing operations in high-risk areas;
• Provision of a Company Security Officer to meet the ISPS Code requirements;
• Designated Person Service to meet ISM requirements;
• Competent Authority Service (CAS) providing a tiered first line of response in the management of your security and compliance issues. We offer 24/7 SSAS monitoring, 24/'7 access to security and medical professionals and global crisis response support;
• Crisis Management planning and training to ensure full conversance with specific roles and responsibilities;
• Annual Exercises to assess, rehearse and test managers and crew;
• Pre - Employment Screening to assess the quality and integrity of potential crew;
• Advice and support on relevant Rules, Regulations and Codes including MCA Codes of Practice.

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