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In the beginning

1973

Founded as Underwater Security Consultants Limited (USCL), providing maritime security advisory services to governments, offshore oil and gas and insurance organisations.

1973 - 2000

Maritime security services in Europe, South America, the Far East, Middle East and Africa.

1975

Accredited Warranty Consultant to Lloyd's of London (insurance).

1987 - 1999

Iran-Iraq, Gulf and Angolan civil war, advice and onboard support to ships operating in high risk areas.

Underwater explosive ordnance disposal in former battle areas including, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, North and West Africa and the Baltic and North Seas.

1999 - 2000

Guidelines for anti-piracy formulated with Norwegian classification society DNV.

2001

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) invites MUSC to input into ISPS code.

2002

Results of study into the impact of ISPS Code presented to IMO Member States in London.

2002

Supply chain audits from Far East to US for US Department of Homeland Security Operation Safe Commerce.

2003

World Customs Organisation's Task Force for Supply Chain Security and Trade Facilitation invite MUSC to participate.

2003

MUSC conducts the first ISPS courses in the world, these ground-breaking courses are still accredited by DNV.

World's first maritime security training courses for Flag State Control and classification society auditors conducted by MUSC.

2003 - 2005

Flag States including the United Kingdom, Norway, Germany, Panama, Malaysia, Singapore, Estonia, Cayman Islands, Isle of Man, United Arab Emirates recognize MUSC training.

2005

"Recognised Security Organisation" status achieved by Flag States including Ireland, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Estonia, Panama, Indonesia, Chile, Ecuador, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles.

2006

ICTS Europe, Amsterdam-based aviation security specialist acquires a majority shareholding in MUSC.

2007

European Port Access ID Card (EPAIC) feasibility study awarded to PortIDS consortium (of which MUSC is a member) by the European Commission.

European Commission OLAF (Office Européen de Lutte Antifraud) investigation services provided by MUSC.

Maritime security training for member states of the Organization of American States.

United Kingdom Protectorates maritime and container security training for UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

2008

Iraq's South Oil Company contract MUSC to conduct unexploded ordnance survey of Al Faw Peninsula seabed.

2009

Vessel Shield anti-piracy solution for maritime piracy launched in association with Special Contingency Risks.

2009

MUSC expands offices to No.6 Bell Yard, Fleet Street, London.

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HQS Wellington 
Temple Stairs
Victoria Embankment
WC2R 2PN

Tel: +44 (0)207 240 1314
Fax1: +44 (0)207 836 9505
Fax2: +44 (0)207 836 7296
enquiries@mandusc.com

Important Information
Internation Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)

MUSC is proud to be a contractor member of the International Marine Contractors Association.

Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI)

MUSC is affiliated with the Security Association for the Maritime Industry

British Association of Private Security Companies (BAPSC)

MUSC is a member of the British Association of Private Security Companies

Security in Complex Environments Group

MUSC is a member of the Security in Complex Environments Group

MUSC is a signatory of The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers (ICoC) and adheres to the UN Voluntary Principals on Security and Human Rights.

Contact Information

HQS Wellington 
Temple Stairs
Victoria Embankment
WC2R 2PN

Tel: +44 (0)207 240 1314
Fax1: +44 (0)207 836 9505
Fax2: +44 (0)207 836 7296
Email: enquiries@mandusc.com

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