Now, thirteen years after the introduction of the German licensing procedure for armed maritime security, i.b.s.® is currently the only security company in the world (!) that has been certified by the German BAFA Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control to provide armed maritime security services on ships flying the German flag.
Even if shipping companies with ships flying the German flag are currently not showing any interest in this service, interest will increase again in the future and at the latest after a possible return of Somali piracy. Then, as is already the case, there will inevitably be a shortage of armed forces, as our company will then only have armed teams available for shipping companies with whom our company has signed a framework agreement by then and has been able to complete all preparations for the professional implementation of such services in advance.
Because at the latest when this service is required, various, not insignificant administrative and logistical activities must be coordinated and implemented with the local security authorities both in Germany and in the embarkation and disembarkation countries. This usually requires a lead time of 7-10 working days from the acceptance of the order by i.b.s.® and therefore cannot be implemented professionally on demand and with only a few days' notice and must then be rejected by us in case of doubt.
Hauptniederlassung Sittensen / Deutschland
Lindenstr. 11, 27419 Sittensen / Deutschland / Europa
Postfach 1417, 27416 Sittensen / Deutschland / Europa
Tel.: +49 4282 59 40 798
E-Mail: info@ibs-ops.com
Zweigniederlassung Hamburg / Deutschland
Georgsplatz 1, 4. Etage
20099 Hamburg, Deutschland, Europa
Tel.: +49 40 879 79 85 0
E-Mail: hamburg@ibs-ops.com
Repräsentanz Florida / USA
66 West Flagger Street, Suite 900, Downtown Miami
Miami / Florida 33130
United States of America
Tel.: +1 7867430733
E-Mail: miami@ibs-ops.com
Repräsentanz Maskat / Sultanat von Oman
Tamina Building, 02. Stock
Al Nahdha Road, Wattaya, P.O. Box 395
PC 118 Maskat / Sultanat von Oman / Mittlerer Osten
Tel.: +968 2466 7782
E-Mail: muscat@ibs-ops.com
Repräsentanz Singapur / Singapur
3 Temasek Avenue
Centennial Tower / Level 21 / 039190 Singapore
Republik Singapore / Asien
Tel: +65 65 49 72 09
E-Mail: singapore@ibs-ops.com
Repräsentanz Vilnius / Lithuania
Gedimino pr.20
Vilnius, Lithuania, LT-01103
Ost Europa
Tel: +370 520 78892
E-Mail: vilnius@ibs-ops.com