About
Since 1974, MUSC has provided services to a wide range of clients including government and regulatory bodies and commercial organisations around the world.
We specialise in providing maritime risk services and advice in some of the world’s most volatile locations. We have an unparalleled history of successful execution of challenging and high-risk projects.
Recognised experts in maritime, border and cargo security, MUSC was invited by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to provide input into the development of the ISPS code in 2001. We are accredited consultants to Lloyd’s of London (Insurance).
History
Founded
14th January 1974
Founded as Underwater Security Consultants Limited (USCL), providing maritime security advisory services to governments, offshore oil and gas and insurance organisations.
Lloyd’s Accreditted
14th January 1975
USCL accredited Maritime Risk Consultants to Lloyds of London (Underwriters)
Instructed by Underwriters
1st January 1976
Marine Risk Consultants working with brokers
Begin Work in South America
14th January 1976
MUSC undertake their first operations in South American waters
Begin Work in Middle East
14th January 1978
Iran-Iraq and Gulf war, advice and onboard support to ships operating in high risk areas
Weather Down Time Risk Assessments
31st January 1981
Introduced Weather Down Time Risk Assessments for Ocean Surveys and Offshore Oil/Gas Operations
Introduce New UXO Risk Assessments
31st January 1986
Introduced Desk Top Studies for subsea UXO Risk Assessment for international subsea cable lay companies
Onboard UXO Consultants
31st January 1987
First onboard consultants for subsea UXO Risk Assessment in Baltic Sea for cable lay companies
Assist in Formulating DNV Guidlines
14th January 1999
Guidelines for anti-piracy formulated with Norwegian classification society DNV
Provide Input to ISPS Code
14th January 2001
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) invites MUSC to input into ISPS code
Present to IMO
31st January 2002
Results of study into the impact of ISPS Code presented to IMO Member States in London
Flag States Recognise MUSC Training
31st January 2003
Flag States including the United Kingdom, Norway, Germany, Panama, Malaysia, Singapore, Estonia, Cayman Islands, Isle of Man, United Arab Emirates recognise MUSC training
Achieves Recognised Security Organisation Status
31st January 2005
“Recognised Security Organisation” status achieved by Flag States including Ireland, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Estonia, Panama, Indonesia, Chile, Ecuador, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles
Port IDS Study Awarded
31st January 2007
European Port Access ID Card (EPAIC) feasibility study awarded to PortIDS consortium (of which MUSC is a member) by the European Commission
Provide Investigation Services to European Commission
3rd March 2007
European Commission OLAF (Office Européen de Lutte Antifraud) investigation services provided by MUSC
Provide Training to OAS
31st March 2007
Maritime security training for member states of the Organization of American States
Provide Training to UK FCO
31st May 2007
United Kingdom Protectorates maritime and container security training for UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
UXO for Iraq’s SOC
31st January 2008
Iraq’s South Oil Company contract MUSC to conduct unexploded ordnance survey of Al Faw Peninsula seabed
Vessel Shield Launched
3rd March 2009
Vessel Shield anti-piracy solution for maritime piracy launched in association with Special Contingency Risks
London Expansion
1st May 2009
MUSC expands offices to No.6 Bell Yard, Fleet Street, London
MUSC FZE Formed
31st January 2010
Contracting Company based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Archiroden Awarded Contract
31st January 2012
Land and subsea Survey of Grand Port area near Faw
RINA Accredited
2nd March 2012
Obtained status of ISO PAS 9001: 9012: 9014
RTI Accredited
31st March 2012
Obtained Status of ISO PAS 28007
KOTC Award Contract
31st January 2013
3 year MARSEC Contract awarded
Consultants to port development project in Somalia
31st January 2014
Full re-design including port security measures from land and sea
Awarded UXO/ERW Survey by Kuwait Ministry of Agriculture
31st January 2016
Nature Reserve Survey on land and underwater/inter-tidal zone in Doha area of Kuwait
KOTC Re-Award Contract
30th January 2017
2nd 3 year MARSEC Contract awarded.
UXO/ERW Surveys
31st January 2017
KOC Bergan Oilfield UXO/ERW survey began
