About ESS Maritime

ESS&SA was originally founded as "Exclusive Security Services & Special Assignments", rooted in a background where security, compliance and specialized operations come together.

As the organization expanded internationally, ESS Maritime emerged as the commercial name and global reference of the company. We focus on intelligence-led risk mitigation, monitoring, advisory services, crisis planning, stakeholder coordination and operational support in maritime areas worldwide.

The company also acted as a trusted advisor to the Government of the Netherlands, including the Ministry of Justice and Security, in the development of the Merchant Navy Protection Act (Wet ter Bescherming Koopvaardij), being the first company that was licensed under its framework.

ESS Maritime is the only Dutch organization in the world with capability to facilitate armed vessel protection operations, including certified personnel, training and operational compliance.