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4 Maritime Quals and Industry Jargon
4 Maritime Quals and Industry Jargon
HOWEVER……….!
The majority of companies operating in the maritime security sector require
their operatives to have certain qualifications.
The problem is there is no industry regulatory body so these requirements
vary across all companies.
•BEST
•Good Maritime Military background and preferably
Marine/Naval Infantry but not essential
•NEXT BEST
•Military background and preferably Infantry,
Marine Police
The Master is anxious to get underway (time is money) but he/she also want to
meet THEIR security team.
Introductions over the Master asks you what he can do for you (he is looking
to you for guidance)
You state…….cont
“ Right Skipper, can you turn those Red
and Green lights off”
“Now let’s have a look at the map”
In general:
Red and Green lights are navigation lights and along with masthead, stern and
special lights are generally referred to as steaming lights or running lights!
Commercial:
http://www.alquiler-directo.com/boat-hire/nautical-dictiona
ry.php
Naval (UK):
http://www.hazegray.org/faq/slang1.htm
http://www.hazegray.org/faq/slang2.htm
Offshore:
http://www.spe.org/industry/reference/glossary.php
Dress and Appearance
• Ballistic helmet ?
• Bino’s ?
• NVG’s ?
• Radios ?
• GPS ?
• Body armour ?
• Satellite phone?
To Summarise