Introduction

Since the i.b.s.® Superyacht security inception in 2015 exclusively for our high value clients of the Superyacht industry as the dedicated Maritime Security Division for Superyachts at i.b.s., we have successfully accomplished voyages for our clients around the globe in a reliable and faithful manner.

Owning, operating or managing yachts can be a challenge by must having in mind that beside enjoying time at a yacht as a leisure time honored earned during the every day life at own business that out at international seas space there are some risks which should be taken into account. 

Besides the natural dangers of navigation, human-caused hazards that may appear like a spring tide and have a disappointing effect on your vacation and recreation – not only for you as the yacht owner, your family and friends, but also for your guests, crew and assets.

In recent years, those human-caused dangers such as crime at the sea – including piracy, armed robbery, kidnapping and terrorism – have become a steadily growing global issue that must be considered as maritime security and personal protection when intending to travel on the open seas through high-risk areas, especially along the coasts of the Caribbean, Africa, Asia with Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Yemen, parts of the Arabian Sea, and also currently in the Mediterranean Sea but not limited to that.

We strongly advise yacht owners, yacht managers and yacht operators intending to venture through the high-risk areas on the sea to seek for an advice from a professional private security provider or security consultant in order to consider issues that may affect your own safety as well the one of your family members, guests and crew and to ensure a highest level of maritime security and personal protection being on voyage.

As a reliable and experienced private security provider, the management and personnel at i.b.s.® have been offering such services to their clients for more then 23 years now via our offices and branches in Europe (Germany/Sittensen and Hamburg), USA (Florida/Miami), the Middle East (Oman/Muscat, Salalah, Duqm and Sohar) as well the UAE (Dubai), in Asia (Singapore/Singapore) plus in East Europe (Lithuania/Vilnius). 

This has been done by using the mindset of a German efficiency, precision and expertise in an international environment. With this mission statement, i.b.s.® Super Yacht Security services help to assist those in positions of responsibility in carrying out comprehensive secure travel planning in order to sail the seas, visit ports and land destinations in a secure manner.

The following pages will show you the scope of services i.b.s.® Superyacht Security provides. This in turns gives you an impression of how our experienced and professional personnel can optimally assist you, so that everyone on board your yacht can enjoy their journey and that your high-value assets are protected in a very careful and dsicreed manner.

Crew Training

Crew Training

To ensure that your crew is well instructed, prepared and ready to act in a manner that the hazardous situation may require before or during an incident.

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Consultancy Services including Incident Rehearsals

Consultancy Services

To prepare all the individuals on board in advance for the planned voyage against organized crime and terrorism at sea.

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Port and Marina Risk Assessments

Port and Marina Risk Assessment

To evaluate whether the ports and land destinations of your intended visit carry any hazards to yourself, your family, guests or crew.

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Risk Assessments for Superyachts

Risk Assessments for Superyachts

To ensure that your implemented security measures and systems are right in place, up to date and fit the specific requirements of your superyacht.

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On-board Security Escort Services

On-board Security Escort Services

To protect all the individuals on board as well as your high-value assets against organized crime (piracy) and similar acts (armed robbery) at sea.

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Executive Protection Management

Executive Protection Management

To enable yourself, your family and guests to enjoy a well-earned lifestyle under the circumstances of the highest level of security where you may feel safe and secure.

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Safe Haven

Safe Haven

To provide privacy and protection off-board for your affiliates and assets while on anchorage or just afloat.

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Technical Solutions

Technical Solutions

To ensure the implementation of tailored to the needs designed technical surveillance and detection systems in your security concept.

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24 Hours Operations Centre

24 Hours Operations Centre

To keep you, your affiliates and assets safe by a round-a-clock supervision and counseling from ashore.

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Memberships & Partners

i.b.s. Superyachtsecurity Main
i.b.s. Superyachtsecurity USA
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i.b.s. Superyachtsecurity France