The maritime domain, at sea and alongside, can be a dangerous and unpredictable space with threats ranging from meteorological features to piracy, maritime crime and other ship emergencies. When a crisis presents, the best response is one that is swift and efficient, communicating with relevant parties and authorities and reassuring all concerned that the situation is under control.

BENEFITS

  • 24 hours, 7 days per weeks, 365 days per year –  manned operations centre for swift, expert assistance
  • Experienced maritime operators with first-hand knowledge of the global maritime environment
  • Reassurance for masters, crew and shore-based teams that immediate assistance is available

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Expert Witness

“Burgess highly values the intelligence products and services Dryad provide to our fleet of super yachts. Their support has kept our vessels away from harm when transiting high-risk areas such as the Gulf of Aden. We would recommend Dryad to anyone in need of maritime intelligence services”.

Hans Bouman, Burgess

FAQ

Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) have 24/7 response don’t they?

Some may have, but the vast majority are describing a telephone on a bedside table and not a professional mariner who is monitoring vessels from an operations room round the clock. Our team understand the range of maritime emergencies, having been drilled in responding to them during their own maritime careers – you don’t need to explain one end of a ship from the other to them!!

I am the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) – how can you help me?

Dryad can act as DPA, but some clients will wish to retain this role as their company policy dictates. Even if you have this responsibility, you can sleep easily at night and enjoy a normal life, confident in the knowledge that if the SSAS alarm on one of your ships goes off, someone in our ops room will take action immediately (to a pre-determined procedure agreed with you).

What is Vessel Safety Monitoring (VSM) and how would you respond to an attack?

Dryad’s VSM service monitors ships in their operation and transits through high risk areas (HRA) – a bit like air traffic control for ships. The service maintains regular communication with ships’ masters, receiving information from them and providing them with intelligence. When a threat emerges, for example intelligence on a Pirate Action Group, our operators will communicate with the master and offer advice and dynamic re-routing to avoid it if possible. If a vessel is attacked, Dryad will engage with the appropriate authorities to render assistance at the earliest opportunity.
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Crime Figures:
Maritime Crime Figures for 2015

Dryad issues its latest figures and analysis of maritime crime incidents for 2015

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Mediterranean Special Advisory

Dryad Maritime have released a comprehensive, advisory looking at the complex threats currently facing maritime activities in the Mediterranean.

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SUPERYACHT SPECIAL ADVISORY

Earlier this year, Dryad was asked to produce a special report that assessed the likelihood of terrorist groups targeting Superyachts in the Mediterranean Sea. Download the full report here...

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West Africa Special Advisory

Maritime operations in West Africa have been fraught with difficulty for some time, with crimes against seafarers ranging from low-level robbery at one end of the spectrum to some of the most violent acts of piracy...

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Southeast Asia Special Advisory

Although petty theft represents the majority of reported incidents, more serious organised criminal enterprises continue in the background. Product tankers and fuel barges have been targeted for their cargo…...

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"I would like to extend my profound gratitude. For the assistance rendered to the vessel passing the HRA"

"Thank you very much for your kind help during my vessel stay in HRA of Gulf of Guinea,  your Daily Intelligence Forecast is very helpful for us, by this chance, I and all the crew onboard my vessel appreciate your kind information, thanks again for your hard work for us”

"On behalf of all Officers and Crew of MV Assimina we would like to thank you for your unconditional supports and assistance while transiting at the High Risk Area"

"It was always comforting knowing we had your professional services to back us. In such trying times for seafarers, we appreciate your good work. Your updates were spot on and kept us well prepared."

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