Oil field security & liaison, Nigeria

Scenario:

A major oil company wanted to provide an Offshore Security Vessel to a new field development off the Niger Delta, in Nigeria.

Threat:

IMSA associates were involved in the development of the field security procedures for the Exclusion Zone and the introduction of RIBs for patrolling and interdiction.

The role also included liaison between the Federal Nigerian Navy personnel onboard the Field Security Vessel and the Oil Company.

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

These procedures were borne out of the experience of the associates in maritime security techniques and experience worldwide that included:

• British military Maritime Security experience.
• Liaison with foreign military formations.
• RIB operations in hostile environments.
• Commercial understanding of the Oil companies priorities.
• Effective use of Security Vessels in an MEZ.