FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions By Clients Of ESS Maritime
Below you will find frequently asked questions as posed by clients of ESS Maritime. Click on a question to open the module and reveal the answer. If you have a question which is not included here, please do not hesitate to contact us via email or telephone.
What is the difference between Vessel Protection Teams and Maritime Security Teams?
What does PMSC mean?
Can ESS Maritime provide yacht security?
- Maritime Security Teams
- Close Protection Officers
- Maritime Security Awareness Training
- Yacht hardening
- Security systems
- Maritime Intelligence
Can ESS Maritime provide offshore security?
ESS Maritime is able to provide the following offshore security services:
- Offshore Security Teams
- Offshore Security Management
- Offshore Crisis Management
- Offshore Security Plans (country specific)
- Offshore Patrol Boat Services
- Offshore Intelligence
Can ESS Maritime provide escort vessels or patrol boats against piracy?
Yes, ESS Maritime is able to provide Escort Vessels against Piracy. These vessels are on location in both Asia and East Africa (mostly Kenya). For a quotation, please contact us.
What does PCASP mean?
By which flag States has ESS Maritime been granted approval for the provision of private maritime security services?
Isle of Man, Bermuda, Antiqua & Barbuda, Croatia, Panama, Cyprus, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Malta, Liberia, Marshal Islands, Singapore, Norway, Bahamas, Swiss, Madeira, Hong Kong, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Barbados, Gibraltar.
Please contact us if your vessel flies a different flag. We are not limited to the above stated flags and can therefore provide our services on vessels even though their flag State is not listed above.
How are maritime security operations conducted?
The ESS Maritime security team consists of either three or four PCASP who all have been extensively vetted and trained by ESS Maritime. All PCASP have extensive experience in the maritime security sector and have a background in military service or law enforcement.
Upon embarkation the ESS Maritime security team first familiarizes with the Master of the vessel and crew. After this the ESS maritime security team aids in setting up static defences in accordance with the guidelines as set out in BMP5. Additionally, the security team provides 24/7 surveillance in order to early detect possible pirate threats.
Which Maritime security services can ESS Maritime offer?
- Maritime security teams near Somalia, West Africa and Asia
- Maritime security consultancy
- Maritime Security Escort Vessel
- Maritime security training in the Netherlands and abroad
- Maritime security crew training in the Netherlands and abroad
- Maritime Security Management
- Yacht security teams
- Offshore security teams