RED SEA / INDIAN OCEAN OPERATING AREAS
As part of a leading Maritime Risk Management (MRM) Group, Diaplous Maritime Services delivers specialized maritime security services to an ever-expanding portfolio of shipping companies and oil majors. Our qualified and highly trained teams, carefully selected to address the unique requirements of each client, match their skills to the individual security needs of each vessel and crew.
The 24/7 Operational Center ensures continuous communication with all teams onboard and ensures immediate response.
ARMED GUARDING SERVICES
WE GUARANTEE THE HIGHEST QUALIFICATION
STANDARDS FOR OUR ARMED
SECURITY TEAMS
Diaplous principally provides armed and unarmed services in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean Region for merchant vessels. Our operational range extends from the Mediterranean Sea to Malaysia and from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Through our experience over the years, Diaplous has managed to create a vast net of representatives and liaisons ensuring the success in each and every operation.
Diaplous personnel and firearms hold all necessary certifications as defined by international laws, flag administrations, and industry requirements. We strive to cover all special requirements to meet our clients’ needs, while ensuring the highest level of service in the complex maritime risk environment.
Diaplous’ MSOs training, strict protocols & SOPs are based on the cumulative experience of its senior management and safeguard the proper handling, storage, and legal use of weapons, according to the Rules for Use of Force (RUF) in line with BIMCO regulations.
UNARMED GUARDING SERVICES
FORTIFYING WHAT IS VITAL ON AND
AROUND YOUR VESSEL
We provide unarmed services and provide our client vessels with well trained personnel, able to provide consultancy and training to the crews, significantly enhancing onboard security.
Instructions on the placement of hardening material, description on the current situation in the area and plans of action are provided to the crews.
For vessels passing through the Suez Canal, Diaplous maintains a local agent who can provide extra provision of hardening materials, upon request.
RISK ASSESSMENTS & CONSULTANCY
The Maritime Intelligence Department within Diaplous aims primarily at raising maritime awareness, most importantly in the regions of West Africa, the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia. Our experience in the field of maritime security, as well as our collaboration with international maritime organizations, allows us to always remain at the forefront of maritime security and anti-piracy by providing accurate risk analyses, assessments, and consultancy.
Transit Risk Assessment / Intelligence Reports on-demand
Ιn the regions of the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, risk assessments are carried out in line with the Intelligence Cycle model (Planning, Collection, Process, Analysis, Dissemination). The process includes gathering of raw data regarding piracy activity and trends from attacks against transiting vessels, which are carefully processed and analysed at a later stage. Piracy activity is closely and constantly monitored by the Maritime Intelligence Dept, which collects information from both open and closed sources, as well as via contracted intelligence platforms and national maritime authorities/canters.
After processing all gathered data, in cooperation with the assigned operator from the Operations Dept, the Intelligence Team indicates the safest route for each transit, assesses the initial risk level, while proposing measures to reduce the risk and protect both the vessel and the crew onboard.
Intelligence Reports – on demand
Upon request, Diaplous Intelligence Department provides intelligence reports and risk assessments on ports/terminals, particularly in West Africa, Indian Ocean, and Southeast Asia. The main purpose is to outline persisting threats both onshore and offshore, which are likely to affect maritime operations and/or the crew’s safety, while recommending security mitigation measures. The main purpose is to provide security awareness and assist our clients in making the most informed decisions.
Maritime Security (MARSEC) alerts
Diaplous Maritime Intelligence Department, in cooperation with relevant authorities, provides MARSEC alerts, informing our clients of the latest reported incidents, regarding piracy, terrorism, armed robbery and similar activities, around the globe.
Weekly Intelligence Report
Our Intelligence Department prepares and delivers a specialised weekly report, where the latest security threats and developments in the regions of high interest, including West Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean/Red Sea, as well as Southeast Asia, are presented and analysed.
The Maritime Intelligence Department within Diaplous aims primarily at raising maritime awareness, most importantly in the regions of West Africa, the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia. Our experience in the field of maritime security, as well as our collaboration with international maritime organizations, allows us to always remain at the forefront of maritime security and anti-piracy by providing accurate risk analyses, assessments, and consultancy.
Transit Risk Assessment / Intelligence Reports on-demand
Ιn the regions of the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, risk assessments are carried out in line with the Intelligence Cycle model (Planning, Collection, Process, Analysis, Dissemination). The process includes gathering of raw data regarding piracy activity and trends from attacks against transiting vessels, which are carefully processed and analysed at a later stage. Piracy activity is closely and constantly monitored by the Maritime Intelligence Dept, which collects information from both open and closed sources, as well as via contracted intelligence platforms and national maritime authorities/canters.
After processing all gathered data, in cooperation with the assigned operator from the Operations Dept, the Intelligence Team indicates the safest route for each transit, assesses the initial risk level, while proposing measures to reduce the risk and protect both the vessel and the crew onboard.
Intelligence Reports – on demand
Upon request, Diaplous Intelligence Department provides intelligence reports and risk assessments on ports/terminals, particularly in West Africa, Indian Ocean, and Southeast Asia. The main purpose is to outline persisting threats both onshore and offshore, which are likely to affect maritime operations and/or the crew’s safety, while recommending security mitigation measures. The main purpose is to provide security awareness and assist our clients in making the most informed decisions.
Maritime Security (MARSEC) alerts
Diaplous Maritime Intelligence Department, in cooperation with relevant authorities, provides MARSEC alerts, informing our clients of the latest reported incidents, regarding piracy, terrorism, armed robbery and similar activities, around the globe.
Weekly Intelligence Report
Our Intelligence Department prepares and delivers a specialised weekly report, where the latest security threats and developments in the regions of high interest, including West Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean/Red Sea, as well as Southeast Asia, are presented and analysed.
