Maritime Security Escort for 1200 TEU Vessel – Red Sea to Aden Transit | LRQA ISO 28000 Certified PMSC

Client Overview

A 1200 TEU container vessel operating under the Liberian flag required a secure escort for a six-month period covering the Jeddah – Aden – Jeddah route, an area recognized for elevated maritime security risk.

Objective

Deliver a fully compliant, ISO-certified security escort ensuring safe passage through high-risk zones, while supporting the vessel’s Master with risk mitigation and intelligence.

Solution Delivered

Risk Assessment & Voyage Planning

Our three-man M1 security team worked closely with the Master to:

• Conduct a full voyage risk assessment

• Identify vulnerable legs of the transit

• Establish security procedures aligned with M1 SOPs

• Integrate the plan with operational intelligence feeds

All procedures were approved by the Master prior to commencement.

Regulatory Compliance Management

We handled all approvals required for lawful and compliant passage:

• Flag State Approval from the Liberian administration

• Port State Clearance from Yemen Coast Guard for Aden transit

This ensured seamless movement through regulated maritime checkpoints.

Deployment & Onboard Operations

• A three-man armed security team embarked the vessel from the Red Sea platform

• All kit and equipment were secured and logged according to ICoCA standards

• M1 Standard Operating Procedures were implemented onboard

• The team maintained continuous coordination with the Master and crew

24/7 Monitoring & Intelligence Sharing

Our operations room conducted twice-daily monitoring, providing:

• Real-time intelligence updates

• Risk alerts

• Route adjustments if required

This ensured the vessel remained updated on threats throughout its voyage.

Demobilization

Upon successful completion of the transit, the team and equipment were signed off at OPL Fujairah, marking another incident-free operation.

Outcome

• Zero security incidents throughout the contract

• Full compliance with ISO 28000, ICoCA, and flag/port state requirements

• High-risk area transit completed safely and efficiently

• Strong operational coordination between Master, crew, and M1 security team