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Expertise > Maritime The Challenge Ports and port facilities are assets that form a critical part of the infrastructure for many economies. Maritime facilities, whether on or offshore, present very real terrorist targets. Ensuring the security of ships and port facilities involves intense risk management activity. To determine which security measures are appropriate, an assessment of the risks must be made in each particular case. Security measures must be able to determine what cargo and which individuals are on the ships, and where they are at all times; Security measures must be smart enough to assess and counteract terror threats, yet intelligently planned so they do not interfere with business objectives. Bringing about strict security measures that slow down the transfer of goods and people will only serve to harm maritime business operations. The objective of security measures must be to protect the core infrastructure of business operations. ATHENA GS3's Approach and Solution ATHENA GS3’s team of world-class experts combines Israeli experience and practicality with an understanding of our clients' needs, in order to create effective security programs that protect people and property. ATHENA GS3 experts gained their knowledge during actual encounters with terrorist attacks and have experience in both defense and offense against such attacks. Our team is thoroughly familiar with the wide range of protocols and procedures in use today. VAdm. (Retired) Alex Tal is ATHENA GS3’s Vice President, in charge of Maritime Security Projects. VAdm. Tal brings with him thirty-six years of service in the Israeli Navy; he retired from active service in 2000 as CNO (Chief of Naval Operation). VAdm. Tal is a director of Zim Shipping, Mofet, and two technology development companies—Orbit and Robo Group. Compliance with ISPS Code The ISPS code was conceived to enable the detection and deterrence of security threats in an international framework. The Code's guidelines establish roles and responsibilities for various bodies to ensure that adequate security measures are in place and enable the collection and exchange of security information. ATHENA GS3 helps its clients to comply with the ISPS Code, which came into effect on July 2004. The company is committed to helping organizations meet security needs and requirements in a cost effective and reliable manner. ATHENA GS3 holds a Recognized Security Organization (R.S.O) and is actively involved in the ISPS certifications and implementation in several major ports in Greece. Offshore Drilling Sites It is a public knowledge that Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaida target the oil industry. ATHENA GS3's comprehensive solutions include specialized programs to secure and protect offshore drilling sites. These solutions include analysis of possible targets and risk assessment, training programs for security positions, gathering and analysis of intelligence, based on open sources, and the use of new technologies to evaluate and improve operational procedures.