Maritime Defence Force

A Member of the MDF Group

Maritime Defence Force Ltd. (“MDF”), established in 2009 operates security teams on board merchant vessels trading through areas of piracy and war risk. The company started its way in the Maritime Security Industry in 2009 and registered in the British Virgin Islands. The company operates in a geographic area spanning the Indian Ocean, East and West Africa, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and South East Asia, with corporate offices in Singapore, India, Europe and South Africa.

Solutions

As one of the first security companies specialized in ship-security, we have developed a very owner-centric approach to current and on-going requirements

Ship Security

Armed / Unarmed Onboard Escort Teams
Security Policy And Response Manuals
Introduction Of Industry Best Practices
Drills, Exercises And Response For Security Deficiencies

Anti-Piracy

Equipment & Access Control

Gangway Supervision
Anti-Stowaway Search
Drugs/Human Smuggling Prevention
Anti-Piracy Equipment
CCTV Systems

ISPS Code Consultancy

SSA / SSP Development
ISPS Compliance Survey
Off Hours CSO, Flag Competent Authority
Code of Practice On Security In Ports

Training & Development

MDF Maritime Anti-Piracy (“MAP”) Course
Ship’s Crew Practical Security Awareness Training
Industry Best Practices
Ship’s Crew Vetting
Training and Development
Online Application

Destination Risk Intelligence

Ship Security Threat Assessment
Pre-Passage Risk Assessment
Port Facility Intelligence Assessment
Emergency, Disaster And Crisis Management Procedures

Cybersecurity

Compliance, Requirements and Industry Best Practices, As Per ISM Code
Critical Systems Protection
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Incident Response Policy
Cost-Effective CISO Advisory

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MDF proudly offers a variety of safety and security-related services, directly or indirectly associated with ISPS requirements, security plans and risk mitigation. Our impermeable structure is the result of extensive deliberation and experience working alongside leading P&I clubs. MDF works with the BIMCO GUARDCON contract and provides different grades of insurance coverage to better facilitate the Owner’s flexibility with options and pricing. We are able to assist Owners in covering K&R, LOH or other relevant marine insurance risks.

Furthermore, we provide additional security solutions and training services in specific markets where additional measures may be necessary, such as:

Gulf of Guinea

Offshore Platforms

South East Asia

P&I Support

Passenger Ships

Supporting Owner & Crew

In addition to the overall goal of protecting crew and vessel, MDF’s services provide day-to-day support to the Owner and the officers on board the vessel. MDF is also equipped to hold deck watch duty while in port, defending from piracy, robbery, smuggling and stowaways, that can occur while the ship is on anchorage, drift or at berth.

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