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Blackwater Unveils New Maritime Subsidiary

Blackwater Maritime Security Solutions is the newest edition to the Blackwater portfolio.

Camden County, NC (PRWEB) August 30, 2006 - National and international security depends upon innovative and flexible solutions in the global war on terror. Blackwater, the world’s premier training, security, logistics, peace support, and stability operations firm today unveiled its plans to create a new subsidiary; Blackwater Maritime Security Solutions.

Blackwater Maritime Security Solutions (BMSS), in a strategic partnership with the Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMATS) at the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, and other professional maritime organizations and industry leaders will focus on providing world-class tactical maritime security training, professional maritime security services, and cutting-edge maritime security vulnerability assessments and plans in accordance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)-mandated International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.

BMSS will also provide international anti and counter-piracy, and anti and counter-terrorism security programs led by the world’s finest maritime special operations and security professionals.

BMSS will soon offer its complete tactical maritime security training services aboard fully operational maritime platforms. This capability allows BMSS to conduct real-world tactical training for maritime force protection units while underway, at anchor, or in port.

Heading this new service is Captain Tom Ridenour, Director of Maritime Operations for Blackwater. Captain Tom is a certified U. S. Coast Guard Captain and instructor. He brings with him over 25 years of international maritime experience.

All inquiries should be directed to Chris Taylor, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at
+1 (252) 435-2488.

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