Securing Floating LNG Assets

Securing Floating LNG Assets

Introduction

The recent extension of Exmar’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) operations in the Netherlands underlines the strategic rise of offshore LNG infrastructure. As these platforms take on central roles in the European energy supply chain, they're also becoming high-value targets in increasingly complex threat environments.

Industry context

Floating assets like FSRUs are prime targets for hybrid threats, including cyberattacks, drone surveillance, sabotage, and piracy. These threats can disrupt not only LNG supply but also wider port security and geopolitical stability. Compliance with ISPS and IMO standards is critical, but traditional checklists often fall short for mobile, high-stakes platforms. Operators and insurers alike must now account for more dynamic routing risks, enhanced crew safety mandates, and clear contingency protocols.

Practical measures

• Deploy embarkation-ready security teams with FSRU-specific operational training.
• Integrate cyber monitoring tools with physical asset protection protocols.
• Conduct regular inter-agency threat drills, including ports and local authorities.
• Use intelligence-led voyage planning to avoid high-risk maritime zones.
• Develop bespoke standard operating procedures (SOPs) tailored to FSRU configurations and geographies.

Further resources

For an overview of how MS Security Group supports floating infrastructure and crew protection, visit our services overview or learn more about what we do for offshore assets.

Source

Original article: Splash247 - Exmar lines up Dutch FSRU deal

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Prepared by MS Security Group — experts in vessel protection, anti-piracy, and counter-narcotics operations.