Commercial Vessel

Since our initial commercial vessel task in 2004, the rate of piracy directed against commercial vessels has increased dramatically.

In January 2009 Somali pirates released the Saudi supertanker Sirius Star whose capture two months earlier drew the world's attention to the surge in piracy off the Horn of Africa. Since this incident began, navies from many countries have become resolute to protect one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Major international powers and private security companies have also been debating a long-term solution to the hijackings in what have become the most dangerous waters in the world - accounting for a third of all pirate attacks. Veritas International has produced an all encompassing solution to mitigate these risks to our commercial clients.

Armed with global expertise, the Veritas Maritime Security Team has a thorough understanding of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) ISPS Code and its binding legal requirements for ports, shipping firms and individual vessels. Veritas International is a market leading company in commercial maritime security and emergency response. Our specialist commercial maritime security team is recognized for its expertise, unique approach and proven track record. We have developed a unique range of services for commercial vessels of all sizes that shield against the various maritime security threats.

Our maritime security team is drawn from a select group of professionals including former UK Special Forces (Special Boat Service) and Royal Marine Commandos and Navy.

The rapid deployment of maritime security teams into hostile regions and situations is our speciality.

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