Maritime Asset Security and Training (MAST) Ltd, the maritime security and training company and Cantiere delle Marche (CdM), the luxury yacht ship yard in Ancona, Italy, agreed on a working partnership at the Cannes Boat Show. MAST will supply security services for the CdM yachts in a deal to be signed at the Monaco Yacht Show in two weeks.
Cantiere delle Marche builds 24-to-45-metre metal displacement and semi displacement yachts. Their Nauta Air and Darwin Class models are long range, transatlantic, all weather yachts. They are designed for owners to explore new cruising grounds in safety and luxury and will require additional security as they can travel to more remote territories.
CdM yachts are custom-built. MAST will provide and manage the security input during the design and specification stage, working alongside CdM designers to provide the owner with security services and on-board systems. MAST will supply security equipment controlled by its own software that is fully integrated with CdMโs shipsโ monitoring system. MAST, with CdM, will offer the owner and crew risk awareness, procedural training and advice covering various security scenarios.
After launch, MAST will form part of the CdM after-care service providing the yacht with a monitoring, alert and response service, as well as intelligence reporting when passage planning, a dedicated 24/7 help line for assistance, advice on various country and port security protocols and ultimately response to an emergency.
Security systems and equipment developed and supplied by MAST include: electronic keyless locks; central lock down system; gangway monitoring; deck sensors; smart CCTV; and remote access monitoring and alert systems that broadcast to VHF and iPhone. MAST says that the partnership forms part of its recently launched security umbrella service that supports shipyards and designers, and also offers Superyacht grade security services, training and systems to the owners of smaller yachts from 16m โ 40m. MAST is working with CdM on two new builds under construction in its shipyard; one 86 foot Darwin Class and one Nauta Air 86.
Iain Davie, Head of Sales at MASTโs Yacht Division said: “We are delighted to have been selected as CdMโs exclusive security partner. CdM is hugely well respected, their elegance in design, high engineering and finishing quality, and long range reliability attracts owners who wish to explore new waters in luxurious comfort and discover cruising grounds further afield. Adding our extensive experience in marine security to the yacht during build and our support after launch will enhance the whole experience. We feel that MASTโs careful scrutiny and unparalleled expertise fits perfectly with CdMโs ethos of quality and attention to detail. We share a clear vision – to give owners that ultimate luxury; peace of mind.โ
And Vasco Buonpensiere, Sales and Marketing Director, Cantiere delle Marche (CdM), said: โWe pride ourselves on expert craftsmanship, we do not believe it is enough to just meet classification standards, we go further. Our designs, our systems and much of the equipment we install are not just of Superyacht standards, they are found in many Superyachts today. We feel that MAST is the ideal partner; Superyacht security for our owners is a perfect continuation of this philosophy. We pride ourselves in our after-sales levels of service, we do not just wave goodbye to a yacht after launch, we continue our care and levels of service way into the yachtโs life. Again, the on-going security services MAST provides our owners is the perfect fit.โ
MAST recently showed its new yacht Security Solutions to key clients at the Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show. They will also be at the Monaco Yacht Show 2013 in September.
For further information visit: www.mast-security.com
