Crisis management product targets piracy

Against a background of
growing concern over the
risks of piracy, Aon has come
up with what it calls a unique
option to help ship owners,
charterers and operators
reduce their exposure and
manage incidents of marine
piracy.
Provided through its NYA
International company, the
Crisis Risk Management
product offers a solution
for maritime security risk
management, from risk
assessment to on-board
training, and prevention to
crisis response, according to
Aon’s Cathy Hyde.
“Our specialist
maritime security
consultants offer
an objective and
independent
approach,
combining
practical support
with appropriate
industry expertise
to identify the
most efficient
and cost-effective
solution,” says Hyde.
“Their services include
fleet and vessel security and
vulnerability assessments,
voyage risk assessments
covering high-risk transits
and/or port visit planning,
and 24-hour risk monitoring
and tracking services.
All of which enhances
preparedness, protects assets
and reduce exposure to risk.
"On-board vessel security
assessments provide advice
and assistance to the master
and crew on the planning
and implementation of
effective measures to deter
the seizure of a vessel,” said
Hyde.