The Effective Self Protection Measure Against
Piratical Attacks

When every second counts in preventing an act of piracy or impeding an escalating danger, there is simply no substitute for Allied–Maritime Rapid Deployment Units.

The Maritime Rapid Deployment Unit (MRDU) is a self-contained, fully mobile canister into which multiple barbed tape configurations can be placed spanning 50-100+ feet. The unit can be readily transported and deployed as a temporary SPM barrier. The steel coil is easily removed from the container and can be attached to a wall bracket or fixture. Upon termination of the emergency, the coil simply redeploys into the canister.

The MRDU provides:
• Visual and Physical Deterrent         • Freeboard Deck and Onboard Barrier
• Multiple Methods of Deployment     • Passive Non-Lethal Counter Measure

Maritime organizations across the globe provide guidance to shipowners and ship operators, shipmasters and crews on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships. The use of passive and non-lethal measures such as barbed tape may be an appropriate preventive measure to deter attackers and delay boarding.

Safety of onboard personnel should always be taken into account when installing passive devices on board and awareness information should be provided.

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