2018
We purchase 3 security escort vessels (Sentinel, Pegasus and Sirius) to support our West Africa operations, bringing the number of vessels owned and operated to seven.
WE MAKE IT OUR BUSINESS TO PROTECT YOURS
We are an award winning company, protecting more ships than any other security company and with the largest number of deployed maritime security personnel across the globe. We own and operate our own vessel based armouries. Meeting the needs of our clients and their stakeholders is our number one priority, and we pride ourselves on getting our clients the answers they need within one hour of receipt of an enquiry. We run a manned office 365 days a year to make sure we can deliver a one-stop solution to our customers. Whether you need an armed security team, a security escort vessel, intelligence threat analysis or assistance managing a complex maritime security project – we have the experience, time and knowledge to help.
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2018
We purchase 3 security escort vessels (Sentinel, Pegasus and Sirius) to support our West Africa operations, bringing the number of vessels owned and operated to seven.
2018
We break two company records, by supporting over 300 vessels in one month in the Indian Ocean and passing the 10,000 barrier for total number of vessels supported since 2011.
2018
We break a company record in West Africa by supporting 33 vessels in one month
2017
We invest in two transfer vessels, allowing us greater control over the consistency and quality of our services
2017
We break two company records, exceeding 100 Ambrey-supported vessels on the water in a single day and over 260 vessels in a single month.
2017
We commence operations in southeast Asia, enabling us to offer physical security services in all three main piracy areas global.
2017
We establish an in-house technical ship management team, enabling us to acquire two further vessels, Menkar and Markab.
2016
We set up our operations in West Africa, and within a year have conducted over 250 operations in the region
2014
We became Associate Members of BIMCO in 2017. Following the purchase of two 871 DWT vessels in 2017 we are unique as being members as both a PMSC & vessel owners
2014
We debut on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 at number eight, with an annual average growth of 175%
2014
We set up our corporate headquarters in Dubai
2014
We establish a company record by exceeding 200 transits a month for the first time
2013
A time of rapid growth occurs as we acquire both the maritime security arm of Drum Cussac and also Control Risk’s maritime security services
2012
We set up our Korean office, being close to our clients is central to the way we do business
2012
Winner of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Award for Growth Business of the Year in Herefordshire 2012
2011
We delivered successful security solutions for various seismic projects offshore Tanzania
2011
We established our operations in the Indian Ocean.
2010
Founded by Chris Charnley, John Thompson and Mark Osborne. Ambrey is named after an Iron Age hill fort in Herefordshire, UK.
“Ambrey's operatives are of a consistently high standard, aware of shipboard routines and readily accepted by our seafaring crews.”