Wow, talk about cool? Back to back maritime security work! I guess you can say that we are definitely starting to see a trend here. The thing to remember with this stuff, is that as soon as it becomes acceptable practice to have security contractors on boats, then everyone is going to want them. Simply because no one wants to have the boat that doesn’t have ‘security’. The pirates will always go after the weakest boat, and doom on you if you don’t have security.
Probably the next wave we will see, is that as soon as all the boats do get security on them, then you will see more kinetic attacks by the pirates. They will get desperate, and they will try to take on one of these boats with armed security. My fears are that the pirates will have weaponry that will outmatch that of a basic security detail on a boat, and overpower the vessel.
Remember, you need an excellent defensive plan that accounts for all the what-ifs, and you need the right tools for the job in order to defeat the pirate and protect your vessel. In essence, you need to be a hard target while floating out there on that lonely sea, and you have to plan on no one coming to your rescue in a timely manner.
Also, I am not the POC or recruiter for this gig. Follow the directions below, and apply on NEK’s website. This is a good company folks, and I wish you all the luck if you apply. –Matt
——————————————————————-
Title: Maritime Support
Post Date: 11/11/2009
Description:
NEK has an immediate requirement for individuals with extensive maritime tactical and operational experience to serve on a Maritime Support Team.
Qualifications:
– Special Operations and Maritime Operations background with extensive tactical and planning experience (US DOD or other recognized SOF organization). Must have operational knowledge in Security Survey, and Security Assessment Processes.
– Graduate of the Special Operations Target Interdiction Course or a Class 1 Sniper Course equivalent desired.
– Individual must have a current Passport and Medical Readiness paperwork complete and available to deploy OCONUS at a moment’s notice.
– Be physically fit and willing to live in austere environments for long periods of time.
All applicants must provide a current reference list, and all points of contact will be screened and must pass vetting process.
Hires will deploy for 30, 60, or 90 day rotations, all expenses paid. Pay will be equivalent to experience and skill sets provided and contract requirements.
Apply here.