Scenario:
A major offshore projects management company required onboard security and an interdiction capability for 3 survey vessels, involved in the UXO survey of the track of a projected subsurface oil pipeline off the Al Faw peninsular, Iraq.
Threat:
The major threat was assessed as Iraqi militants disrupting capital infrastructure projects. Other threats identified:
Conclusion:
Although there were invasions of the field on a regular basis from the local communities and incursions from fishing vessels, no loss of life nor major damage occurred. This was as a direct result of the procedures that were developed by IMSA associates.
A multi talented team of marsec specialists was assembled, based on former Royal Marine RIB coxswains who were also responsible for armed watch on deck. Team leaders were responsible for undertaking security audits of the vessels and developing operational procedures for the management of all aspects of maritime security.
IMSA Ltd provided the initial planning, pre mobilisation training and on-scene project security management. The company sourced marsec personnel and provided advice on procurement of every item of marsec equipment that was used.
This was a sensitive operation due its proximity to the Iranian border, with much time spent working within the Coalition security umbrella around the Iraqi offshore oil export terminals.
A complex operation with logistics bases in Kuwait and Iraq, it was successfully and securely completed within the 7 month contract.