Sharaf Shipping Agency has joined hands with Seal Security Solutions to provide professional and protective security solutions for vessels transiting through the Gulf of Aden.

Maritime piracy and terrorism has emerged as a formidable threat in the world, impacting negatively on seaborne trade and commerce, especially in light of the recent upsurge in acts of piracy against commercial shipping off the Somalia coast.

The alliance between Sharaf Shipping and Seal Security brings together the resources, expertise and reach of Sharaf Shipping with Seal Security, a US-based company which provides customised security solutions to a broad spectrum of industries working in hostile and difficult environments.

The core features of the service are: a highly trained security team comprising 6 men and 4 assault dogs, round the clock observers (1 high and 1 low) using advanced optics and technology, 24 hour patrol team on deck and a tactical leader in radio communication with all personnel. The emphasis is on avoidance and prevention of boarding by pirates.

Their services also include training of the crew on safety and lock-down procedures in the event of an attack, full co-ordination with the master to take preventive measures on sighting of pirates and coordination with international and Coalition Maritime Task Forces.

Their security teams are available for embark/ disembark at strategic locations of Fujairah, Salalah, Djibouti, Red sea ports and Egypt.-TradeArabia News Service