GAC Maritime Security Services
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Every week brings news of threats to maritime interests. From pirates to political activists, vessels have to be prepared for the possibility of a hostile environment as they travel the world's shipping lanes.
GAC Maritime Security Services, Powered by AKE, helps you protect your ships, cargoes and crew from maritime security threats. It combines the resources and reach of the GAC Group with AKE's extensive experience in reducing risk to people and organisations in hostile environments worldwide. Our methods are tested, effective and designed as non-lethal, and includes onboard crew training, pre-voyage preparation, defensive deck configurations, management training and global maritime security intelligence and reports.
Service Package:
- Dedicated specialists trained in tactical and non-lethal solutions to protect your assets
- Riding crews consisting of ex-military personnel with extensive maritime experience
- Round-the-clock monitoring and support from a dedicated 24/7 operations room
- Bespoke on-location Crisis Management and onboard officer and crew training
- Protective guidelines
- Design and supply of defensive equipment
Available on Request
- Access to incident response teams, crisis managers and ransom negotiators
- 'International Red Flare' global medical and security evacuation service
- Asset management, training, regulatory compliance and security planning
- Provision of medical equipment and services
- Provide advice on insurance through Lloyd's of London
- Crisis Management Preparedness Consulting
Sea Crime Defense System (SCDS)
To minimise our clients’ exposure to sea crime, we have formed partnerships with other leading maritime defense experts and combined them with GAC’s intelligence-led approach to deliver an integrated service package called Sea Crime Defense System (SCDS).

Searchlights
The world’s strongest searchlight with several control functions. 3,000 watts with a unique reflector capable of seriously impairing vision from well over a kilometer away. Pre-programmed search patterns as well as joystick control. The compact design, made from long lifetime, corrosion resistance material, offers the benefits of simple mounting and operating.
For more info, email
searchlights@gac.com
Water Cannons
The Unifire SEASERPENT Anti-Pirate Water Cannon System consists of high-volume, remote control water cannons able to create a 70m long jet with up to 80 litres/second flow. The system includes pre-programmed jet patterns as well as joystick control.
For more info, email
unifire@gac.com
P-trap
A comprehensive system of nylon lines designed to foul the propellers of boats attempting unauthorised approach.
For more info, email
ptrap@gac.com
SeaDefence
A module, compact, easily deployed and stored razor-wire defence system. It adapts principles formerly used in land based perimeter security systems to develop a resilient barricade that addresses the problems inherent with current razor wire defenses and which meets - and exceeds - the demands of security on the high seas.
For more info, email
seadefence@gac.com
Sound Waves
Inferno supersonic intense sound repellant designed to confuse, disorientate and distress intruders.
For more info, email
inferno@gac.com
Citadel Protection
The Sandwich Plate System (SPS) is the ideal means to reinforce access ways to form internal citadels and deter a sustained attack by the most determined hijacker trying to gain access. These are bullet-proof, hammer-proof panels designed for easy installation across doors and portholes.
For more info, email
iesps@gac.com
Onboard Training
First class crew training in awareness, responses, reaction drills, and the practical application of all of the above equipment. In addition, we shall exploit the attached illustration on a number of mediums.
For more info, email
ake@gac.com
Disclaimer
GAC Maritime Security Services, Powered by AKE, is a business area of GAC Solutions Limited which at all times acts as "As Agents Only" in respect of the supply of certain products and/or services sold on behalf of Andrew Kain Enterprises Limited (AKE) or associated companies of theirs and all business undertaken is subject to AKE's Standard Conditions of Business, which are incorporated into all contracts to which they are a party. AKE's Standard Conditions of Business are available from our office upon request.