Detect & Deter Pirates attacks at long distance, preserving crew, ship, load & ethic

1. How to counter maritime piracy
Security Overseas Services S.A.
27, ch des Ancolies
CH – 1292 Chambesy
Telephone: +41 22 508 17 89
www.sos-piracy.com

2. Did you know ?
• Number of vessels held by Somali pirates has increased 4 times between Jan-2010
and Jan-2011 (from 11 to 48)
• Average ransom has increased 36 times between 2005 and 2010 (from $150K to
$5.4M)
• Maritime piracy area has increased from 165 NM off Somali coasts in 2005 to
1,500+ NM’s off Somali coasts in 2011, covering the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea and
the Gulf of Oman
• You can get up to 50% reductions of your War Risk and K&R insurance premiums
when your vessel is being protected by arms guards
• It is possible to deter a pirate’s attack at long distance (over 1 mile away)
• Passive protections on board are most of the time useless
• Armed guards aboard decrease the risk of fire from pirates
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3. Security Overseas Services
A Swiss company
Specialized in tailored maritime security services for high demanding needs. Signatory company
of the ICoC (International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers)
A unique approach
Long distance Detection & Deterrence, thanks to S.O.S unique equipment, qualified
men & procedures
Our geographical scope
Our Mission
1. Protect their ships and crews
2. Guarantee the integrity of the transported goods
3. Guarantee the freight times
4. Optimize the availability of their fleet
5. Limit their insurance costs
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4. S.O.S. Unique Approach
S.O.S. specific equipment, men‘s qualifications & procedures allow
a unique long-distance detection and deterrence of pirates,
maximizing return on investment, preserving lives, image and ehtic.
1. Observe any move up to 10 NM‘s, 24/7
2. Detect any suspicious approach instantly within 5 NM‘s night & days
3. Identify the threat, using high-end technology equipment
4. Warn the pirates that they have been spotted (flare flashes, etc.)
5. Deter the assault by convincing pirates that any raid attempt will fail (intensive
warning shots 1 meter around their skiffs at 1 NM, then stop shots at the engine if
needed at 0.5 NM)
6. Defend & Protect the ship (specific protection procedures).
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5. S.O.S. Unique Selling Points
Competition S.O.S. Solution
 Reaction  Prevention
 Fight  Dissuasion
 Heavy command chain  Restricted command chain
 Imposed routes (escort)  Planning on demand and
or diversions (delays) flexible routes
 Standard  Specific personnel (ISPS
personnel, material & certified), material &
procedures procedures
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6. S.O.S. main routes
Suez
Muscat
17N
Djibouti
Galle
Male’
Seychelles
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