ISO 28007 certified embarked security teams protecting vessels across Africa's most dangerous waters. Powered by Sentinel MariTRAC real-time maritime intelligence.
Get a QuoteSentinel Africa Group is a leading provider of maritime security services across the African continent, with particular expertise in the Gulf of Guinea and Mozambique Channel, two of the world's most high-risk maritime zones. Our embarked security teams (ESTs) are composed of former naval special warfare operators and experienced maritime security professionals who bring unparalleled capability to vessel protection operations. Every operation is conducted in strict compliance with BMP5 best management practices, ISPS Code requirements, and IMO guidelines for the use of privately contracted armed security personnel.
Our maritime security operations are powered by Sentinel MariTRAC, our proprietary maritime intelligence platform that provides real-time vessel tracking, piracy incident monitoring, threat corridor analysis, and predictive threat modelling for African waters. MariTRAC aggregates data from AIS transponders, LRIT systems, regional naval cooperation centres, and our own human intelligence network to provide ship operators and masters with the most current and actionable threat picture available. This intelligence-driven approach means our teams embark with a complete understanding of the threat environment and can adapt security postures dynamically throughout the transit.
We protect the full spectrum of maritime assets, from commercial container ships and tankers transiting the Gulf of Guinea to luxury superyachts cruising the East African coast. Our vessel security survey programme helps shipowners and operators assess vulnerabilities and implement hardening measures including citadel construction, razor wire deployment, water cannon systems, and safe room protocols. For port operations, our teams conduct comprehensive security assessments aligned with ISPS Code requirements, helping port facilities maintain compliance and protect high-value cargo.
As a full member of SAMI (Security Association for the Maritime Industry) and ISO 28007 certified, Sentinel Africa Group meets the highest international standards for private maritime security companies. Our operations are supported 24/7 by our shore-based OpsLink command centre, which maintains constant communication with embarked teams and provides real-time intelligence updates, emergency coordination, and reporting to ship operators and flag state authorities. With over 340 safe passages and 12,847 vessels monitored through MariTRAC, we are the trusted maritime security partner for shipowners, P&I clubs, and charterers operating in African waters.
Armed and unarmed security teams deployed aboard vessels for transit protection through high-risk maritime zones.
Comprehensive vulnerability assessments with hardening recommendations including citadel design and safe room protocols.
ISPS Code-aligned port facility assessments identifying vulnerabilities and recommending security enhancements.
Discreet security teams for superyachts and private vessels cruising African and Indian Ocean waters.
Specialised anti-piracy response capabilities including deterrence, defence, and post-incident management.
Proprietary maritime intelligence platform providing real-time threat data, vessel tracking, and predictive analysis.
Deep operational experience and intelligence networks across the world's most active piracy zone.
Proprietary intelligence that puts real-time threat data in the hands of every team leader and ship master.
Internationally certified and SAMI accredited, meeting the highest standards for private maritime security.
Round-the-clock operations centre providing real-time intelligence, communications, and emergency coordination.
Sentinel MariTRAC is purpose-built for the complexities of African maritime security. The platform integrates AIS and LRIT vessel tracking with piracy incident databases, weather patterns, naval patrol schedules, and our own human intelligence network to create the most comprehensive maritime threat picture available for African waters.
Ship operators receive daily threat reports and real-time alerts, while embarked teams access the platform via encrypted tablet devices to maintain constant situational awareness. MariTRAC's predictive algorithms identify emerging threat patterns, enabling proactive route adjustments and security posture changes before threats materialise. The platform integrates directly with OpsLink for seamless communication between ship, shore, and command.
Real-time AIS and LRIT integration tracking vessel positions and identifying suspicious activity.
Dynamic mapping of piracy hotspots and threat corridors updated continuously.
AI-driven algorithms identify emerging piracy patterns before incidents occur.
Centralised monitoring of all protected vessels with alert escalation protocols.
Sentinel Africa Group was contracted by a major international shipping line to provide ongoing embarked security teams for their Gulf of Guinea operations. The engagement covered multiple vessel types including tankers, container ships, and bulk carriers transiting between West African ports. Our teams deployed with MariTRAC intelligence support and 24/7 shore-based monitoring. Over the course of the contract, we completed over 340 safe passages without a single piracy incident, while providing daily intelligence reports and vessel hardening recommendations that significantly improved the client's overall maritime security posture.
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