Ambrey, a company in the maritime security risk management industry and Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), one of the world’s leading port agencies and marine services providers, have launched a strategic partnership to revolutionise safety and security within the maritime industry.
According to a statement, this collaboration merges cutting-edge technology, worldwide presence, and unparalleled expertise to elevate safety standards and drive enhanced commercial outcomes.
Under this partnership, Ambrey and Inchcape will jointly deliver a comprehensive suite of proven and accredited services through Inchcape’s dedicated Survey & Inspection Department, under the leadership of vice president Chris Greenwood.
These services include Citadel Inspections, Ship Security Assessments, Anti-Piracy Ship Security Assessments, Ship Security Plan Reviews, and Port Security Assessments on diverse projects worldwide. This synergy empowers the maritime sector to fortify safety protocols, optimize operational efficiency, and mitigate potential risks.
“By combining our expertise, technology, and global presence, we are confident that we can revolutionise safety protocols in the maritime industry, ensuring safer operations and ultimately enhancing the commercial outcomes for our valued clients,” stated Svend Stenberg, CCO at Inchcape Shipping Services.
Inchcape Shipping Services has solidified its reputation as the preferred partner for some of the world’s leading and most esteemed shipping companies across multiple sectors. Representing clients in over 85% of the world’s ports across 60 countries through its extensive network of 247 owned offices, Inchcape is renowned for its trusted expertise in Cruise, Dry Bulk, Liner, Government, Tanker, Ship Manager, and Offshore industries.
The partnership integrates Inchcape’s profound understanding of commercial shipping operations and associated data with Ambrey’s industry-leading risk expertise. Through shared lessons learned and the implementation of best practices, the collaboration aims to enhance the safety and commercial outcomes of the industry.
This strategic alliance empowers Inchcape to leverage Ambrey’s extensive and reputable safety and security services expertise, complementing Inchcape’s global network, data intelligence, and experience in port agency, marine, and survey services. Inchcape and Ambrey are poised to deliver unparalleled safety and security solutions throughout the maritime sector by harnessing each other’s strengths.
“It is a hugely uncertain time for global shipping and the maritime sector, threats are incredibly dynamic and this is asking serious questions of the existing ways risks to vessels, crew and cargo are being mitigated. Ambrey is always looking to innovate, challenge and lead the maritime security industry, through this partnership we will be able to do so rapidly and at scale enhancing safety and security exactly where it is most needed,” explained Chris Charnley, group managing director at Ambrey.
