Neptune’s crisis management training bolsters defences at Asian ports

Neptune Maritime Security has delivered widespread crisis management training as part of efforts to beef up security at major ports in Asia, the Middle East and Africa (AMEA) in the midst of intensifying instability in the region.

Mainly aimed at allowing ports to manage their emergency response capabilities to scenarios, such as terror attacks and suicide bombers, kidnap, civil unrest and uprisings, the company offered personnel to carry out customised risk assessments and execute dedicated training for security officers and senior personnel.

Neptune Maritime Security business development manager Jeremy Johnson said: "Major port operators are becoming increasingly aware of potential risks at their facilities worldwide.

"Companies must not only meet International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code standards and meet routine health and safety requirements but also ensure their emergency response plans are updated.

"Using our experience in creating emergency response plans, a thorough understanding of the ISPS Code and health and safety planning, we have been able to provide clients with the necessary skills to enhance their businesses in hazardous countries while ensuring the safety of staff and operations and reducing potential liabilities."

The latest crisis management training comes on the heels of the company turning out to be one of a small number of accredited Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs) to achieve associate membership of BIMCO.

He added: "Our latest specialist solution was for a port operating in a potentially hazardous area against a background of increasing regional instability.

"We delivered a bespoke risk assessment and training programme to give the client greater capabilities and the confidence to focus on operations rather than worry about potential dangers.

"Mitigation is always the safest plan of action whether it is for shipping, ports, shoreside and offshore facilities, or cruise terminals."