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You’ve got a difficult task as a PFSO, keeping up with all emerging security threats to meet your ISPS Code obligations. Like most PFSOs, you may still be considering the extent to which you’ll address the emerging threat that drones pose to the safety & security port operations & vessels in port. A ‘straw poll’ of PFSO’s from within our existing client base was alarming – a majority were yet to address the emerging threat of drones in their periodic reviews of the PFSA/PFSP.

The recent drone assassination attempt in Venezuela and drone crash into a French nuclear facility by Greenpeace serve as a stark warning of the growing menace. It was

Does Your Port Security Plan Address The Growing Drone Threat?

Paul Luen Founder & CEO of Coptrz, Cocuun, Cademi, Vollt, Lucava, Martek. Investor. NED. Bio-hacker. Multiple Queens Award Winner. Innovator. Inventor (4 patents) Amazon #1 best-selling author. AI enthusiast Published Aug 23, 2018

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well reported in the UK when a civilian drone breached port security and landed on the deck of the brand new Royal Navy Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elisabeth completely undetected. News reports refer to the pilot saying, “I could have carried two kilos of Semtex and left it on the deck.”

Recent years have seen a massive increase in the proliferation of drones, expected to reach 22 million in 2020 - drone weaponisation and contraband deployment are now commonly reported and the genie is well and truly out of the box. Terrorist use of drones deploying explosives is already well documented and the potential for a drone to deliver an explosive charge through the deck of an oil/gas tanker, passenger ship or port facility with potentially catastrophic results is a stark reality. Vessels & cargo in port or at anchor are ‘sitting ducks’ and currently powerless to know if/when they’re going to be attacked, let alone be in a position to defend against the threat.

The ISPS code Part A para 1.3.3 mandates requirements “preventing the introduction of unauthorised weapons, incendiary devices or explosive to ships” and Port Facility Security Plans need to address countermeasures to protect from such threats. The problem is that, up until now, aerial threats from drones have just not been adequately considered. The requirements for Port Facility Security Assessments (PFSAs) & Port Facility Security Plans (PFSPs) are specific and comprehensive regarding identification and countermeasures for all risks EXCEPT aerial risks!

To combat the emerging threat that drones pose to ports/shipping and in order for PFSO’s to meet mandatory ISPS code requirements, Martek Marine have developed the M.A.D.S™ Marine Anti-Drone System. M.A.D.S™ detects and identifies threatening drones within a 5km+ range, providing precise positioning of both drone and pilot together with the drone’s speed and flight path. M.A.D.S™ features configurable and escalating stage alarms in real time, to allow the threat level to be assessed in good time to decide on appropriate countermeasures.

The system has been deployed extensively in various applications and was recently used to protect the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle together with the British Formula One Grand Prix. Martek Marine were established in 1999 and have a track record of delivering innovative solutions to the maritime industry delivering 30,000 ship sets of equipment and protecting major maritime assets worldwide.

To assist you to assess the drone threat level to your facility and help you discharge your ISPS obligations in addressing emerging drone threats, we’re offering 10

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respondents the option of a  FREE* one month trial of the M.A.D.S™ system. Furthermore, to help you with your task of updating your PFSAs/PFSPs, we’ve produced a free ‘Guide To Addressing Emerging Drone Threats In Port Security Plans’.

To request free trial* of M.A.D.S™ and a copy of the free guide, simply click THIS LINK or send a quick email to [email protected] with your full contact details and we’ll be in touch.

*Pay only for site survey and temporary installation

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Julian Snape ★ Futurologist, Transhumanist, Innovator and Problem Solver ★ UBI and MMT advocate

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But on the upside, looking at that photo, there's a case for using huge drones to offload sea containers and load directly onto transport. This will bypass even the new fully automated docking systems some major ports are now adopting. In fact, no need for ports at all. Just drop strait onto trucks in a truck park (or trains in sidings) by the major transport arteries.

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