Nobiskrug and Ultra Electronics develop megayacht defence system
Mega Yacht "Siren" - Photo: Nobiskrug
Saturday 6. februar 2010 14:04
GERMANY: Nobiskrug and Ultra Electronics have developed a ‘MegaYacht Defence System’ to significantly increase security on board. Using state-of-the-art technology, the system is scalable to the Owner’s wishes and needs.
An integrated solution combines the areas of sensors, weapons (non-lethal or lethal) and armour-plating.
Key Features are:
- Continuous Surveillance
- Automatic Alarms
- Effective Defence Management
- Embedded Navigation Support
- Integrated and Secure Communications
- Passive Security
The ‘MegaYacht Defence System’ can be integrated into a new build project or refitted in an existing mega yacht.
Incidents of Armed Hijacking and Piracy are on the increase. At mega yacht hot spots it is considered highly desirable to have certain defense equipment available in addition to the standard security system onboard mega yachts, in order to provide an increased level of deterrence. Moreover, the transfer of a mega yacht from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean is a high risk, dangerous and high profile operation. Therefore, a mega yacht without appropriate and effective defense equipment and with an untrained crew is totally unprotected; open to attack and boarding and an attractive high value target to any pirates or attackers.
