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Adraco · 10-25-2010, 02:33 AM

Yes, too many ships to cover and the cost of each security detail is too high. The only cost effective solution is for multiple ships to join a convoy and then have that convoy escorted by naval ships and helicopters.

The shipping company I worked for has 70 ships alone. Security would mostly be needed in or around the African/Somalian coast, but it's still a vast area and it's not cheap if you need individual ship protection.

Regarding back up / medical help, the US Navy has a volontary program for all merchant ships around the globe. If the ship agrees to carry a transponder, emitting it's call sign, position, speed, heading and type of cargo you are allowed to enter into a protection program. Should the merchant vessel ever get in distress or need emergency medical attention for any of the crew members, an emergency signal can be sent out via the transponder. And with all the US Naval vessels, submarines and so on cruising the world oceans at all times, the odds that they would be near are pretty good. The US Navy will then divert one or more of it's vessels to immediately set full speed to your last known position.

This way the US can gather massive amounts of data on the world merchant fleet and in return offers help and medical attention in case it is ever needed. Almost all merchant ships participate in this program, many sailors refuse to serve on ships which are not entered into the program, just in case, should medical assistance ever be needed out at sea.

10-25-2010, 02:33 AM
Adraco Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Onboard an airplane around the globe Posts: 3,733	Yes, too many ships to cover and the cost of each security detail is too high. The only cost effective solution is for multiple ships to join a convoy and then have that convoy escorted by naval ships and helicopters. The shipping company I worked for has 70 ships alone. Security would mostly be needed in or around the African/Somalian coast, but it's still a vast area and it's not cheap if you need individual ship protection. Regarding back up / medical help, the US Navy has a volontary program for all merchant ships around the globe. If the ship agrees to carry a transponder, emitting it's call sign, position, speed, heading and type of cargo you are allowed to enter into a protection program. Should the merchant vessel ever get in distress or need emergency medical attention for any of the crew members, an emergency signal can be sent out via the transponder. And with all the US Naval vessels, submarines and so on cruising the world oceans at all times, the odds that they would be near are pretty good. The US Navy will then divert one or more of it's vessels to immediately set full speed to your last known position. This way the US can gather massive amounts of data on the world merchant fleet and in return offers help and medical attention in case it is ever needed. Almost all merchant ships participate in this program, many sailors refuse to serve on ships which are not entered into the program, just in case, should medical assistance ever be needed out at sea. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The truth is not affected by the beliefs, or doubts, of the majority.