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Focus On MaritimeMaritime industries deliver vital trade and transportation services, conveying vast numbers of people and goods every day. Ensuring the safety and security of port facilities, cargo ships, terminals and cruise lines requires highly specialized protection services. Andrews International offers a broad range of onboard and shore-side maritime security services to port maritime and cruise line clients, all based on rigorous training and deep knowledge of this unique environment. From the Maritime Transportation and Security Act (MTSA) and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code to piracy threats and health and environmental concerns, Andrews International officers have the training, knowledge and skills required to meet the security needs of the industry. Maritime security requires a variety of specific services related to access control, screening, compliance with federal and international regulations, and incident response and reporting. Andrews International Maritime Security Service delivers a full range of services to meet the specific needs of the maritime industry. Key services provided by the firm include:
Andrews International is a management- and systemsdriven company whose professionals have created and continue to refine an approach that evolves to meet the dynamic needs of its maritime clients. A rigorous training and certification program ensures that Andrews International security personnel meet the highest standards of the industry. Qualified screeners are certified across the range of screening activities. All officers go through the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC™) process and carry their TWIC ID at all times when working in the port environment. Officers are also required to undergo ongoing refresher training; the company performs rigorous audits to ensure all personnel remain informed and their skills reflect the latest industry developments. Andrews International provides screening of personnel as well as training specific to the control center environment. Officers undergo command center training that focuses on advance planning, preparation for all contingencies, and effective communication to ensure a high level of awareness throughout the entire facility or vessel. All training, certification and processes are based on regulations and standards specific to the maritime industry, including MTSA, ISPS, the International Transfer in Arms Regulation (ITAR), the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations Title 33 for Navigation and Navigable Waters (33 CFAR 105), and emerging anti-piracy guidelines. Maritime clients benefit from unparalleled management support. Andrews International has local, on-theground executive leadership near every client port, as well as 24x7 redundant client support centers on both east and west coasts. Industry organizations the company is active in include:
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