These services reflect the new standards of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) and appropriate certification under the Code.

Our bespoke services are available to anyone involved in superyachts particularly:

The world has become a more uncertain and threatening place. There is an increased risk of international terrorism both ashore and afloat as well as the ever present risk of piracy. High net worth individuals, their guests and crew, are increasingly aware and need to respond to maritime threats posed by the current worldwide instability and lawlessness.

In the year 2003 alone pirate attacks rose by over 30% and more than 400 vessels of all sizes were boarded with increased violence used in the attacks. In European waters kidnap and extortion are also rising and marina incidents are on the increase.

In response to these threats, and particularly to that of terrorism, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) introduced the ISPS Code which is effective worldwide from 1st July 2004. A fundamental aspect of qualification for certification under the Code will be the need for Skippers to become qualified as Ship Security Officers (Yachts).

Yacht-Secure has established the world’s first fully approved course designed specifically for the security training of yacht skippers. It was approved in October 2003 by The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), the body responsible for the implementation of the ISPS Code for UK registered or British flagged vessels.

Whilst certification under the Code will only be a legal requirement for yachts carrying more than twelve paying passengers, the ISPS Code provides an extremely useful benchmark against which the owners and skippers of other yachts may judge their level of security.