Hydra's first line of defense is a thorough threat risk assessment of the vessel. Once this information has been gathered, a tailored approach to physical security and crew practices will be designed.
Installation of hardware or software will take place during this phase. These upgrades will be followed with realistic training and drills performed by the crew under the supervision of highly experienced security personnel.
"Organizations with effective emergency response plans suffer only about 6% of the losses experienced by organizations without such plans.
This translates to a staggering 94% reduction in losses when a structured and rehearsed emergency plan is in place and properly executed."
(SilentBeacon – Emergency Action Plans Guide (silentbeacon.com)
Hanns M. Schneider, Yacht Captain
I have worked with Sam for many years; and during this time his easy approach to problem solving blended with his Navy background have made him develop, in my opinion, the "must have" in yacht safety! The combination of his profound yachting knowledge, and engineering know how; will bring him to the forefront of the sector and steps ahead of any competitor.
Having had the privilege of working closely with Sam over the past decade, I can confidently attest to his expertise and commitment to excellence in the Maritime Securities sector. His tenure in risk assessment, security planning, and the implementation of innovative solutions to address maritime threats are difficult to match. Sam’s approach to the future of Maritime Security makes him stand out as a trail blazer in our industry.
Colin Lord, Senior Project Manager
Sam and I worked side-by-side in the US Navy evaluating force protection exercises for years. In every training environment, Sam led the charge into the fray, with particular adherence to safety protocols and with a mindset to make each asset a hard target. His knowledge of both risk and threat assessment is what it takes to fortify the ship. He is a consummate professional and has a creativity in force protection matters that gives him the edge!