• Industry News
  • October 25, 2025

Securing New Offshore Assets

Introduction

Otto Candies’ acquisition of Harvey Gulf’s MPSV fleet marks more than a market shift—it alters offshore risk dynamics. For maritime stakeholders, each fleet change demands a fresh security lens.

Industry context

Multipurpose Support Vessels (MPSVs) are often deployed in high-risk zones, where piracy, smuggling, cyber intrusions, and regional instability intersect. Fleet additions or ownership transitions necessitate reevaluation of ISPS compliance, routing protocols, and integrated security strategies. The robustness of onboard systems, crew awareness, and real-time operational oversight are critical to safeguarding both asset integrity and mission continuity.

Practical measures

  • Conduct comprehensive onboard security assessments during fleet transfers or acquisitions.
  • Implement tailored onboard watchkeeping and close protection for high-value missions.
  • Use intelligence-led routing to avoid piracy or conflict-prone areas.
  • Integrate SOPs and emergency drills tailored to offshore operations.
  • Deploy surveillance and access control technologies adapted to dynamic maritime environments.

Further resources

For more on how we help secure offshore support operations, explore our services overview or review our capabilities.

Source

Original article: Splash247.com

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