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.