Ambrey teams up with Chartworld to provide security alerts to shipmasters

Security specialist in maritime Ambrey has formed a strategic partnership with the provider of digital navigation solutions Chartworld.

“This collaboration will look to enhance the safety and security of vessels worldwide by delivering real-time global security alerts directly to shipmasters through the Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS),” Ambrey said in its release.

In a maritime environment, where security threats can emerge suddenly and unpredictably, timely and accurate information is critical to ensuring the safety of crew, cargo, and vessels.

By integrating Ambrey’s comprehensive security intelligence with ECDIS and ChartWorld Information Overlay + service, shipmasters can now receive instant alerts on potential security threats covering war, crime, narcotics, migration, and activism as they navigate.

According to Ambrey, one of the key benefits of the partnership is that shipmasters will receive immediate notifications of security threats in their vicinity, allowing them to take proactive measures to avoid danger and ensure the safety of their crew and cargo.

Meanwhile, the integration of Ambrey’s security alerts into an ECDIS requires no additional hardware or complex installation processes, as Ambrey said, to ensure uninterrupted navigation for vessels.

Ambrey claims that its extensive intelligence network provides security alerts regardless of the vessel’s location. It also says that with the real-time security data available directly on the ECDIS, shipmasters can make more informed decisions regarding route planning and risk mitigation.

“This collaboration is a significant step forward in our mission to protect lives and assets at sea by providing the most accurate and timely security information available,” Christopher Crookall, CCO of Ambrey said.

Oliver Schwarz, business development director at Chartworld, noted: “This partnership enables us to provide a more comprehensive navigation solution that not only guides vessels safely but also keeps them informed about potential security threats.”