Navigating the Gulf of Guinea Security Landscape
The Gulf of Guinea (GoG) continues to present complex maritime criminality and piracy challenges. Attacks against commercial shipping, kidnappings for ransom, and armed robberies at anchorage threaten crew safety, cargo security, and international shipping schedules.
As piracy tactics have evolved, successful counter-piracy operations require localized intelligence, robust physical deterrence, and seamless naval integration. ARGUS Maritime Services (AMS) provides the maritime industry and international security organizations with cost-effective, proven specialist defense solutions.
Our Security Capabilities at a Glance
- Largest Dedicated Security Fleet: Headquartered and on continuous patrol from Lomé Port.
- Naval MOUs: Legitimate sovereign armed forces embedded through bilateral agreements with Togo, Ghana, and Benin Navies.
- European & Local LOs: Highly trained Liaison Officers ensuring rigorous bridge communication and compliance.
Specialist Security Solutions
Layered defense strategies engineered to guarantee vessel safety during transit and at port limits.
On-Board Protection
Vessel Protection by Armed Teams on-board at Lomé, Cotonou, and Tema/Takoradi anchorages and offshore terminals.
Through our direct MOUs with the Togo, Ghana, and Benin Navies, we provide fully equipped, disciplined armed naval personnel accompanied by vetted European or certified local Liaison Officers.
Anchorage Protection
Dedicated perimeter patrol vessels maintaining continuous standby protection for stationary vessels and STS operations.
AMS deploys specialized patrol craft equipped with thermal optics, secure communications, and armed naval boarding teams to deter potential boarding attempts at roadsteads.
Convoy & Escort Services
Fast offshore escort vessels providing seamless armed accompaniment across West African maritime boundary zones.
Our naval MOUs provide approved transit corridors spanning Togo EEZ, Ghana EEZ (Takoradi/Tema), Benin EEZ up to 200 nautical miles, and Nigeria-Benin border transits.
Active Escort & Transit Sectors
AMS provides end-to-end escort coverage throughout the following sovereign and international waters:
Liaison Officers (LOs) Standard
Every AMS on-board deployment is overseen by highly qualified, regularly vetted Liaison Officers. Our LOs serve as the crucial link between the Master of the vessel, the embarked naval team, and regional maritime command centers.
- Multilingual (English / French / Local naval dialects)
- Military & commercial maritime command background
- Trained in Rules for the Use of Force (RUF) & BMP West Africa