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The heart of Praesidium International is built around a management team with multiple years’ experience in the maritime domain with expertise in maritime security and anti-piracy operations as well as ship management. Praesidium International can count on the expertise of Master Mariners and CSO’s who support our daily tasks, either as external consultants or internal office staff which complete Praesidium International’s management team. Praesidium International acts in accordance with all known regulatory requirements of the IMO and relevant Flag State regulations while providing its marine services.

Praesidium International personnel has been involved in the provision of security solutions in the Indian Ocean since 2010. Our teams are trained to the highest standards and operate according to our industry compliant operating procedures.

  • Training : We carefully select each single team member and ensure they comply with our standards. The process begins with our custom-tailored screening process and training program, which hones their knowledge of risk management and implementation of Praesidium International procedures. The process continues onboard during each operation with a dedicated training program that encompasses physical training and classroom type training that covers PI procedures, maritime security related guidelines and other security related topics. We heavily invest in our teams and believe that this is the proper approach to guarantee a higher level of service and flawless operations to our clients. The ongoing training process ensures that at all times PI security personnel is committed to Praesidium International’s Mission and  Vision, Code of Conduct, Standard Operating Procedures, and Rules for the Use of Force. All security personnel are required to meet or exceed our maritime security and safety requirements.
  • Security Equipment : We act in compliance with all know regulatory requirements and standards when it comes to providing services in the Indian Ocean. All the equipment deployed during the tasks is carefully maintained and holds valid End User Certificates and permits to ensure traceability and property.
  • Contract & Insurance : We only utilize the standard BIMCO GUARDCON when providing our Indian Ocean services and hold comprehensive insurance policies with London’s Lloyds as per industry requirements.

As of October 2019, Praesidium International has been awarded the license under art. 134 T.U.L.P.S. to provide maritime security services onboard Italian flagged vessels.

Many of the States where maritime crimes such as piracy are committed, do not allow the use of privately contracted security teams. Local legislation and the lack of ad hoc logistic facilities are the main reasons behind this. In these areas, Praesidium International operates through the use of Host Nation Security Teams to guarantee the protection of its clients’ interests. Host Nation Security Teams vary in provenance and composition depending on the area where they are needed.

For each of the tasks where Host Security Teams are needed, Praesidium International provides a Liaison Officer who assists the Master in liaising with the security team. All our Liaison Officers are internally trained based on Praesidium International guidelines.

Taking advantage of our knowledge and understanding of security operations in the maritime environments we have developed a branch of services for those situations where security teams are not an option due to local regulations, logistics, time or commercial constrains.

The security consultants we deploy have a minimum of 5 years’ experience protecting ships in the High-Risk Areas around the globe and follow our guidelines specifically developed for these activities. The key advantage of our security consultants service is its adaptability to client requirements.

Security consultants are the key in providing assurance and training to vessel crew and providing vessels with the best defensive tools to sail in pirate infested waters.

Security Escort Vessel services are Praesidium Internationals’ flagship. We have built our brand and reputation around the provision of reliable and flexible vessel security services in Nigeria which is one of the most challenging areas to operate from in Africa.

Nigeria – Maritime Security Services

Praesidium International has a strong local footprint and has built strategic partnerships with all the main players involved in the provision of Security Escort Vessel Services not only in Nigeria but also throughout West Africa.

We manage the entire process with our local partners, ensuring all personnel involved in the operation are qualified to our demanding standards. As such, we heavily invest in our people, handing down our experience in security and vessel operations management, our attention to communication processes, and our client-oriented mindset.

We have built a dedicated Quality Management System for the provision of security escort vessel services that tackles all aspects of the process. All various phases of the operation are monitored and recorded allowing us to minimize the risk of human error and thus strictly following our schedule.

Praesidium International attributes a high level of importance to static defensive measures as advised by industry’s Best Management Practices (BMP). When sailing in dangerous areas, deterrence and avoidance are our primary focus, since confrontation can lead to unpredictable outcomes and increased risk.

Either during a long-term task or as a standalone service, at sea or in port, our security personnel will provide the necessary guidance and perform a thorough Ship Security Assessment that includes BMP implementation and Master & Crew Anti-Piracy preparedness assessment. This preliminary task allows our security personnel and shore team to prepare a vessel specific plan for the client.

Stowaways can be a serious problem if we take into consideration the delays, extra costs and overall disruption to the operations if found on board.

Praesidium International can provide stowaway search services in all major ports of West Africa with or without K-9 units :

  • Stowaway search with trained team
  • Stowaway search with trained team and K-9 unit

The extensive marine industry experience of Praesidium International’s staff and consultants has allowed the company to take full control of its offshore security operations including technical, crew and operational management as well as vessel procurement, and other activities closely related to offshore supply.

Based on the success achieved in our offshore security operations, and our strong network & reputation held across West Africa, Praesidium International has become a strategic partner for the offshore market delivering a wide range of specialized services for the oil & gas industry and offshore sector, with a strong focus on Nigeria.

  • Special projects support for International Oil Companies (IOC) and Oil & Gas (O&G) contractors
  • Offshore vessels procurement & chartering (AHTS, PSV, OSV, FSIV and security vessels)
  • Technical, crew and operational management

With a deep understanding of the offshore market and a team with 20+ years’ experience in the offshore industry Praesidium International is strategically placed to assist and support international shipowners and managers with an interest in expanding their area of operations in West Africa.

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