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Your Vessel. Your Crew. Your Cargo.

Modern pirates don’t just use speedboats. Drone reconnaissance, kamikaze USVs, and aerial targeting systems have redefined the threat at sea. Our counter-drone systems give commercial vessels the first line of defence they have never had.

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Piracy Incidents · 2024

178

Vessels Attacked · Red Sea

+35%

Surge · Q1 2025 vs 2024

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Crew Taken Hostage · 2024

The Problem

The Open Ocean Is a Battlefield.

Threat 01 / Piracy Reconnaissance

Drone Profiling Before Attack

Organized criminal networks now deploy commercial drones to profile target vessels days before a physical attack. They map crew positions, count personnel, identify bridge access points and assess security readiness — all from beyond visual range, with zero risk to the operator. By the time the boat approaches, the attack is already planned.

Threat 02 / Kamikaze UAVs & USVs

Explosive Drone & Surface Attacks

The June 2024 sinking of the MV Tutor in the Red Sea marked the first commercial vessel ever destroyed by an unmanned drone boat. Houthi forces have since attacked 178 vessels using coordinated swarms of aerial drones, anti-ship missiles and armed unmanned surface vehicles — a tactic now being adopted by non-state actors globally.

Threat 03 / Chokepoint Ambush

Drone-Guided Attacks at Straits

The Singapore Strait recorded 43 piracy incidents in 2024 alone — with a 93% vessel boarding success rate. In the Strait of Hormuz, Bab-el-Mandeb and Malacca, drones are used to track slow-moving vessels through narrow passages where evasive manoeuvre is impossible and response time for naval assets is measured in hours, not minutes.

Threat 04 / Crew Kidnapping & Ransom

Intelligence-Led Hostage Operations

In March 2024, all 23 crew of the MV Abdullah were taken hostage by Somali pirates who released them only after a $5 million ransom. Modern kidnap operations are intelligence-driven: drones identify high-value crew, assess vessel vulnerability and coordinate approach vectors before a single pirate boat leaves shore. Detection must happen at the drone stage.

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Piracy incidents were reported in the first quarter of 2025 alone — a 35% increase over the same period in 2024, according to the International Maritime Bureau. The Red Sea, Gulf of Guinea, Singapore Straits, and the waters off Somalia remain the highest-risk corridors globally. In each of these zones, drone reconnaissance now precedes the majority of physical attacks. The first warning a vessel receives is no longer a flare on the horizon — it is a radio-frequency signature 5 kilometres away.

The Solution

Detect the Threat Before the Threat Detects You.

Our commercial maritime counter-drone system is the first line of defence specifically engineered for working vessels — container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, LNG carriers and offshore supply vessels. It detects reconnaissance drones before the operator can profile your vessel, and neutralizes armed UAVs before they reach engagement range.

The system operates fully autonomously with no dedicated operator required, integrates directly into your bridge management system, and maintains 360° coverage regardless of sea state or weather conditions.

IP67-rated maritime hardware — certified for offshore environments, salt spray and heavy weather
RF passive detection to 5.000m — identifies drone model, operator location and flight path silently
Bridge integration — real-time alerts delivered directly to officer of the watch via NMEA-compatible display
Soft-kill neutralization — disrupts GPS and control links, forcing return-to-home with no physical debris
Evidence logging — full GPS track, bearing, timestamp and drone ID recorded for P&I Club and flag state reporting
Works in all jurisdictions — detection operates globally with no regulatory limitations

00:00:01 – [SYSTEM] Vessel Shield v3.1 — ACTIVE · IMO 9876543
00:00:04 – RF scan: 400MHz–6GHz · 360° · Sea State 4
02:14:37 – [DETECT] Signal acquired · DJI Matrice 300
02:14:38 – Bearing: 178° · Distance: 4.200m · Alt: 88m
02:14:38 – Operator loc: 02°14.7’N 104°12.3’E · Small vessel
02:14:39 – [ALERT] OOW notified · Bridge alarm triggered
02:14:40 – Vessel speed increased · Course deviation initiated
02:14:41 – [JAM] Soft-kill activated · Control signal disrupted
02:14:49 – [CLEAR] Drone RTH confirmed · Threat neutralized
02:14:50 – Incident logged · Piracy report auto-generated

Technology

Two-Layer Commercial Vessel Defence.

Layer 01 · Detect

PAGIS-II Maritime Detection

Passive RF array engineered for offshore deployment. Detects any drone or USV control signal within a 5.000m radius. Silently identifies operator position, flight path, altitude and drone model — zero RF emissions, completely invisible to any counter-surveillance. Outputs NMEA data stream for bridge display integration.

Layer 02 · Neutralize

TALOS-III Maritime Jammer

Precision soft-kill system disrupts drone GPS guidance and radio control links, forcing return-to-home or controlled hover. No physical destruction, no debris in international waters, no noise signature. Compact mast-mounting design certified for commercial vessel superstructure installation with 12V/24V/220V power compatibility.

Real-World Use Cases

Built for Every Threat Scenario at Sea.

Scenario · High-Risk Corridor Transit

Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Passage

With 178 vessels attacked and four ships sunk since 2023, the Red Sea remains the world’s most dangerous commercial shipping corridor. Houthi forces use drone swarms for targeting coordination before launching anti-ship missiles and kamikaze surface vessels — the drone is always the first move.

System detects aerial drone at 5.000m and operator vessel at surface. OOW alerted with full geolocation data. Evasive action and coalition notification initiated before engagement range is reached.

Scenario · Strait Transit

Singapore Strait & Malacca Passage

The Singapore Strait recorded 43 piracy incidents in 2024 — a 93% boarding success rate. At slow-steaming speed through a narrow passage, a vessel has virtually no evasive option. Pirate skiffs use drone overflights hours earlier to select targets, confirm crew counts and identify the optimal boarding approach vector.

Drone profiling flight detected and operator position fixed. Master and CSO notified. Incident logged for IMB ReCAAP reporting with full evidence package.

Scenario · Anchorage & Port Approach

Outer Anchorage & Waiting Areas

Vessels at anchor outside congested ports are stationary for hours or days — an ideal target for reconnaissance. West African waters, the Gulf of Guinea and Bangladeshi anchorages have seen repeated incidents where drone overflights preceded nighttime boarding attacks on vessels waiting for a berth.

Passive RF monitoring active 24/7 at anchor. Any drone approach triggers immediate alert to officer of the watch and private security team. Full evidence log generated for P&I Club notification.

Scenario · Offshore & Remote Operations

Offshore Platforms & Supply Vessels

Offshore supply vessels, FPSO units and drilling platforms operate in locations where naval response is measured in days, not hours. Their fixed GPS positions, predictable crew schedules and high-value cargo make them primary targets for intelligence-led attacks where drones provide the advance reconnaissance.

Fully autonomous operation — no dedicated security operator required. System monitors, alerts and acts independently. All incidents logged with IMO vessel identifier for flag state reporting.

FAQ

Your Questions, Answered.

Does detection-only operation comply with all flag state regulations?

Yes. Our passive RF detection system emits no signals of any kind and is fully compliant with all international maritime regulations in every jurisdiction. Detection capability operates globally without restriction. For the neutralization layer, we brief each client on the applicable regulations for their flag state and the waters they transit. As a minimum in any jurisdiction, the detailed evidence package our system generates — including drone model, GPS track, operator vessel position and timestamps — is recognized by the International Maritime Bureau and is admissible for formal piracy incident reporting.

How is the system installed on a commercial vessel in service?

Our commercial maritime system is designed for minimal drydock or out-of-service time. The sensor array mounts to existing mast or superstructure using marine-grade hardware, with cabling routed to a bridge-mounted control unit that interfaces with your existing NMEA network. Full installation by our certified engineers typically takes one port call of 6–12 hours depending on vessel class. For urgent operational requirements, a portable configuration can be deployed and fully operational within 4 hours of boarding.

Can the system integrate with our existing bridge and VMS equipment?

Yes. The PAGIS-II sensor outputs an NMEA 0183 / NMEA 2000 compatible data stream, allowing drone threat data to be overlaid on existing ECDIS, radar and VMS displays without additional hardware. Alert integration with GMDSS, satcom and private security communication systems is also available. For fleet operators, a centralised shore-based dashboard provides real-time visibility across all equipped vessels, with automatic incident log aggregation for fleet security managers and P&I correspondents.

How does this complement our existing armed security team or PCASP?

Our system acts as the sensor layer that gives your PCASP team a decisive early-warning advantage. Armed guards cannot identify a threat they cannot see — a drone at 4.000m in darkness is invisible to the human eye but fully visible to our RF sensor. By providing operator position, drone model, bearing and approach vector in real time, we extend your security perimeter from the visible horizon to 5 kilometres and give your team verified intelligence rather than uncertainty. Several leading maritime security companies now specify our system as standard equipment for high-risk transits.

Get Started

Equip Your Fleet Before the Next Transit.

Tell us about your vessel type, operating routes and security requirements. We will design a tailored counter-drone solution and provide a full technical proposal — typically within 48 hours.

✓ Vessel assessment completed at your next port call
✓ Full written technical proposal including installation plan
✓ Installation by our certified maritime engineers
✓ Compatible with all flag states and classification societies
✓ 100% confidential — NDA available on request

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