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
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
1975
USCL accredited Maritime Risk Consultants to Lloyds of London (Underwriters)
Instructed by Underwriters
1976
Marine Risk Consultants working with brokers
Begin Work in South America
1976
MUSC undertake their first operations in South American waters
Begin Work in Middle East
1978
Iran-Iraq and Gulf war, advice and onboard support to ships operating in high risk areas
Weather Down Time Risk Assessments
1981
Introduced Weather Down Time Risk Assessments for Ocean Surveys and Offshore Oil/Gas Operations
Introduce New UXO Risk Assessments
1986
Introduced Desk Top Studies for subsea UXO Risk Assessment for international subsea cable lay companies
Onboard UXO Consultants
1987
First onboard consultants for subsea UXO Risk Assessment in Baltic Sea for cable lay companies
Assist in Formulating DNV Guidlines
1999
Guidelines for anti-piracy formulated with Norwegian classification society DNV
Provide Input to ISPS Code
2001
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) invites MUSC to input into ISPS code
Present to IMO
2002
Results of study into the impact of ISPS Code presented to IMO Member States in London
Flag States Recognise MUSC Training
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
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
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
2007
European Commission OLAF (Office Européen de Lutte Antifraud) investigation services provided by MUSC
Provide Training to OAS
2007
Maritime security training for member states of the Organization of American States
Provide Training to UK FCO
2007
United Kingdom Protectorates maritime and container security training for UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
UXO for Iraq’s SOC
2008
Iraq’s South Oil Company contract MUSC to conduct unexploded ordnance survey of Al Faw Peninsula seabed
Vessel Shield Launched
2009
Vessel Shield anti-piracy solution for maritime piracy launched in association with Special Contingency Risks
London Expansion
2009
MUSC expands offices to No.6 Bell Yard, Fleet Street, London
MUSC FZE Formed
2010
Contracting Company based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Archiroden Awarded Contract
2012
Land and subsea Survey of Grand Port area near Faw
RINA Accredited
2012
Obtained status of ISO PAS 9001: 9012: 9014
RTI Accredited
2012
Obtained Status of ISO PAS 28007
KOTC Award Contract
2013
3 year MARSEC Contract awarded
Consultants to port development project in Somalia
2014
Full re-design including port security measures from land and sea
Awarded UXO/ERW Survey by Kuwait Ministry of Agriculture
2016
Nature Reserve Survey on land and underwater/inter-tidal zone in Doha area of Kuwait
KOTC Re-Award Contract
2017
2nd 3 year MARSEC Contract awarded.
UXO/ERW Surveys
2017
KOC Bergan Oilfield UXO/ERW survey began
