Oxberry Risk Strategies, a maritime security company based in London known for innovation and
development of advanced maritime security solutions, publications and products, have announced the
launch of the first Gulf of Guinea Anti-Piracy Workshop which will be held in London in May 2013. The
workshop is being launched in association with Dryad Maritime, the UK’s largest maritime intelligence
provider. The Gulf of Guinea Anti-Piracy Workshop will focus on providing an in-depth overview of the complex
operating environment that vessel owners and operators face when trading in the region and guidance on
what can be implemented to mitigate the risk of being targeted. This announcement comes just a few
weeks after the company’s release of Gulf of Guinea: Beyond Intelligence, a specialist report on security
and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The workshop will provide an even deeper insight into the security
situation in the Gulf of Guinea and enable attendees to hear from industry experts firsthand.“This workshop provides a great opportunity to put recent and historic developments in the Gulf of Guinea
under the microscope. We look forward to working with all those who have an interest in reducing risk in
this dangerous region and look forward to sharing the full depth of our knowledge and experience” said
Karen Jacques, Chief Operating Officer of Dryad Maritime.James Bellamy, Commercial Director of Oxberry Risk Strategies commented: “We are also delighted to
announce that Stephen Askins of international law firm Ince & Co LLP will be a guest speaker at our first
Gulf of Guinea Anti-Piracy Workshop. Stephen was featured in the Lloyd’s List Top 10 Law Personalities in
2011 and 2012, was part of the GUARDCON drafting committee and has worked on numerous high profile
maritime casualty and hijacking cases off both east and west Africa, so we are grateful to have involvement
from Ince & Co who have an extensive and enviable track record of dealing with cases related to piracy and
marine hijack in both the Gulf of Aden and Gulf of Guinea”The Gulf of Guinea Anti-Piracy Workshop is being held onboard the former Royal Navy Battle Cruiser HMS
Belfast in London with expected attendance by CSO’s, DPA’s, HSEQ Managers having responsibility for
the security and safety of their vessels operating in west Africa as well as likely attendance by leading
maritime law firms and marine underwriters.“Our aim is to build upon the knowledge afforded to vessel owners and operators by ensuring they have a
full understanding of the complex and evolving maritime piracy threat throughout west Africa. We need to
ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools to make informed decisions when it comes to identifying
and implementing the most advanced and effective practices and solutions that will significantly reduce the
risk of attack, hijack, product theft and kidnap” said Martyn Hodges, the company’s Managing Director.Darren Nixon, Operations Director for Oxberry Risk Strategies added: “as well as a unique opportunity for
stakeholders to hear from industry experts and discuss the challenges of operating in the Gulf of Guinea,
the workshop will be an opportunity for attendees to understand the restrictions of utilising armed security in
the region and dispel a number of myths regarding the legal use of armed guards in the Gulf of Guinea.
There have been some recent but very misleading and counter-productive announcements made by
private maritime security companies; this workshop will provide attendees with some clarity”
PIRACY
14 March 2013 - 18:16
First Gulf of Guinea Anti-Piracy Workshop
Oxberry Risk Strategies, announced the launch of the first Gulf of Guinea Anti-Piracy Workshop which will be held in London in May 2013.
PIRACY
14 March 2013 - 18:16
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