Offshore Support Group (OSG)

Offshore Support Group (OSG)

Our Offshore Support Group or OSG has been created to carry out operations

and tasks of a “Special” or sensitive nature within the maritime and offshore

sector.

In addition the OSG is responsible for maritime negotiations, rescue operations

and providing security details. The group consists of some of the highest trained

and most skilled professionals currently in operation today. OSG is heavily

involved with maritime security and offshore risk management and has a large

focus on securing oil rigs and production platforms and safeguarding “High Risk

Voyages” and Transits.

The Offshore Support Group (OSG) has three

Operational Squadrons which specialise in

different areas. The Squadrons are as follows:

Tactical Squadron: Specialise in Maritime Counter

Terrorism, Offshore Platform Defence Procedures

and Project Risk Mitigation. The squadron is also

responsible for configuring the tactical and

operational structure of new projects.

A Squadron: Specialise in maritime movements and operations along with

gathering maritime intelligence. The squadron works along side the Maritime

Intelligence Unit or MIU and will often carry out joint tasks and ISR Services on

behalf of SMS Ltd service users and key projects

B Squadron: Specialise in the tactical use of maritime and marine assets in full

support of OSG/SMS Ltd operations and movements. The squadron will is also

responsible for carrying out armed escorts and security & safety patrols of key

port or harbour locations.

Nathan HardingDirector SMS Ltd OffshoreSpecialist Marine Services Ltd OffshoreMaritime Crime Expert (MCE)

Tel: +44 (0) 1446 741 794Mob: +44 (0) 7909 511 128nathan.h@specialist-marineservices.com

Steven PlattChief Executive OfficerSpecialist Marine Services LtdMaritime Crime Expert (MCE)

Tel: +44 (0) 1446 741 794Mob: +44 (0) 7880 896 332steven.m.platt@specialist-marineservices.com