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KLYNE Tugs chooses MPS to Perform Ship Security Assessments, Plans and Training.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL July 4, 2004 -- Klyne Tugs, Ltd. selected Maritime Protective Services (MPS), a recognized world leader in maritime security |
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counter-terrorism and risk management consulting, to perform security assessments and security plans for their ships and to provide training for their personnel.
“Finding a firm that would not only take us through the process of compliance and the intricacies of the ISPS Code… and one we could count on becoming our ‘security partners’ for new developments, upgrades and changes/modifications in and to our procedures – in order to face both the challenges and cope with the changes that are taking place in the maritime industry, worldwide”… offered Waveney Ley, director at Klyne Tugs. |
Ley continued, “… our choice of MPS we accomplished all that we set out to accomplish…and more. MPS enjoys an excellent reputation internationally as a first-class maritime security organization, and seeing first-hand the standards of their performance and professionalism, their reputation has been proven and is well deserved. They met all of our deadlines and presented a work product that secured for us the MCA’s first Certificate Of Compliance. Then entire staff of MPS has instilled in us a great confidence in their capabilities. We are very pleased with our relationship, and with their guidance, look forward to continued excellence in the future.”
About Klyne Tugs (Lowesoft) Ltd. --- The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) chose Klyne Tugs Ltd to be the recipient of their prestigious multi-million pound contract for long-term provision of Emergency Towing Vessels (ETV) to protect the British coastline. Under this contract, tugs from the Klyne fleet are stationed in four locations, two in the north of Scotland, one in the Dover Strait and one in the western approaches. The eight-year contract includes a full all year round service in all four locations and the ETVs will carry full HM Coastguard livery with white hulls and red insignia.
About MPS:
With a well-balanced, trans-Atlantic base of operations, in both the United States and the United Kingdom, MPS is acknowledged as being at the center of the critical dimension of maritime security. Accordingly, MPS has diligently pursued and earned a well-deserved leadership position, in the both the US, the UK and around the world. Committed to setting the standard for the industry, MPS -- through a unique integral-discipline methodology -- has consistently been able to respond directly to the diverse and demanding needs of an impressive international client group, that includes some of the world's most prominent seaports, shipping companies, industry leaders and governments. Recognized by the US Coast Guard, The MCA, Bureau Veritas, Transec, Lloyds Registry and a host of other regulatory authorities and government offices for providing exceptional services and training, MPS has established a firm position at the forefront of compliance management and consulting regarding: the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS), the US Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) and the ILO’s Code of Practice (COP). As the only known, private company to have an established education/training program in association with and through an accredited institution -- Maine Maritime Academy, one of the most recognizable and esteemed institutions of higher learning for the maritime industry – MPS is preparing to expand this initiative by entering the Long Distance Learning (LDL) arena by offering a series of: continuing education courses, graduate courses, certification courses and trainings. Couple all this with services like their unique: Incident Response and Recovery or Consequence Management Program – each designed to provide timely, appropriate, and effective support, through deliberate planning, to mitigate the impact of any crisis. Add in the launch of the first (and only) 24/7 manned monitoring security alert-response system ever available, internationally, to the marine and intermodal transportation industry. This service is unique in the industry, exclusive to MPS and designed to serve all the diverse interests of this security initiative for each of the individual stakeholders. From their offices in: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. (New facilities are in the works), Poole, Dorset UK; Athens and Greece, as well as strategic alliances in: Venezuela; Columbia; Egypt; Algeria; Libya; Nigeria and Spain, the impact, efficiency, quality and professionalism of MPS will assure its continued recognition as a world leader in maritime security.
To learn more about MPS and it’s programs and offerings, visit our website at: www.mpsint.com or
Contact us directly by calling: US 1-954-522-4441
For more information about Maine Maritime Academy you can visit their website at: www.mainemaritime.edu or contact them directly by calling: 207-326-2211
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