Non-Governmental Organizations -
Blue Border Africa has provided logistical assistance and security for NGOs deployed to the most remote and volatile regions of Africa, working with trusted local assets and leaders gives us the edge we need to stay one step ahead of the threat. Niger, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, are recent examples of where we have worked to support the desperately needed aid and assistance projects that are so critical for indigenous wellbeing. NGO’s often work within tight financial constraints. This we understand more than most. We work closely with senior NGO management and ground teams to deliver a bespoke solution that maintains the highest security cover possible within a budget that is realistic and achievable for the project to go forward without delay. First and foremost, Blue Border Africa is an African owned and operated business. Our senior management are based in Africa and live and breath the same air as our clients and their customers. Unlike most security providers who are based in the United Kingdom, Dubai or France, we are well versed in the cultural sensitivities of the region and more importantly, we personally know our trusted partners in the region from tribe Chiefs to warehouse coop owners, ship chandlers to trusted mechanics, these are all smaller cogs in a giant machine that allows us to go that extra mile when it counts, especially in times of crisis.
Inter-Governmental Organizations -
IGOs are a common factor in Africa, from the UN to registered charities, religious groups to EU protection forces or humanitarian aid projects. The common denominator is security.
More often than not, these organizations are operating in a life-threatening environment in their determined quest to deliver various projects from economic development to construction and reconstruction and human rights missions.
Such IGO projects seldom arrive on the ground with a pre-deployed and experienced in-house security team of specialists. This is where Blue Border Africa can help. We are experienced operators in the region and with our vast network of trusted local partners we are there to mitigate any risk and respond to any threat that may arise during all phases of the IGO’s operation at a local cost effective price.
African Defence & Security Sector -
Blue Border Africa have provided the African defence and security sector on numerous occasions with a myriad of support services including:
- Crisis response training
- Guarding services
- Equipment procurement
- Tactical firearms training
- Medical and life support training
- Specialist communication training
- Counter piracy training
- Terror attack incident response
- Operational planning and delivery
- Close protection training
- Understanding composite warfare in Africa
- Embedded warfare support teams
- Critical infrastructure defence
- Anti poaching unit - training and leadership
We take a fluid approach to remain flexible in meeting our clients needs on their terms and time constraints and will be with them for the entire project from start to finish, making sure they have our support when it counts.
Critical Infrastructure Support -
Blue Border Africa has a wide knowledge of delivering security services to our clients as they deliver key infrastructure projects across Africa, from remote communication towers to road development and pipeline pump stations, village solar energy programs to waste management systems.
We work closely with our clients to deliver the best solution for their teams security and within their budget. New compound and facility development risk assessments to physical manned guarding and mobile security teams, aerial surveillance to covert security and undercover operatives working within the project to mitigate theft and sabotage.
No matter how remote or volatile the project, we can tailor our security package to meet your needs. Procurement and vetting can also be a key part of our services to new companies operating in Africa. Complete trust in proven local partners is hard to come by. This we guarantee and hold dear.
Energy & Mining Sector -
On the water or land, Blue Border Africa & Blue Border Holdings, has a vast knowledge and history of delivering the best security cover for clients operating in Africa.
From mining operations in Northern Mozambique, Zimbabwe or Sierra Leone to ship to ship opera-tions in the Gulf of Guinea & Aden, secured anchorage area gunboat patrols to convoy escorts across Nigeria, personal protection detail and close protection for sector expats operating in Africa over the years Blue Border Africa have provided security and project support for all aspects of the Energy and Mining sector.
Media -
Journalists and media outlets by their very definition are tasked with reporting from the most volatile and remote places on Earth.
Blue Border Africa offers our media clients regional security specialists with their vast reliable local support networks, allowing our clients to transit the region unmolested and free of local government red tape and bribery.
We offer secure low visibility transport options and guidance to site, static security during media filming and reporting, extraction to clients requested location with preset alternatives explained in our pre-deployment brief.
Most importantly we offer access. Access to parts of Africa that are not allowed for one reason or another. Mostly lack of infrastructure, restricted war zones, lack of Military access and accredited permission passes, local tribal language barriers and religious constraints.
Blue Border Africa can deliver our media clients the legal access they require from airport and port entry to police and military checkpoint clearance and remote filming locations. We have the tools and proven knowledge to make sure they get that story where others cannot.
Maritime –
Blue Border Africa offers a wide range of security solutions for the maritime industry both for commercial ships as well as yachts and passenger liners. Blue Border Africa is an ICOC member and adheres to strict international standards
Blue Border Africa’s diverse experience enables us to understand the unique and complex challenges of operating in the maritime domain. Prior to the start of any project or transit, Blue Border Africa works with our clients to design and implement security strategies that mitigate risk in a manner appropriate to the operating area and vessel type, these solutions include;
- Armed Security Teams
- Unarmed Security Advisors
- Technical Security Solutions
- Armed Escort Vessels
Blue Border Africa maritime security officers are experienced professionals who deliver operational excellence, enabling our clients to conduct their operations in a safe and secure manner.
Operating in a non-confrontational manner and BMP5 guidelines, using a layered defence system, our maritime security officers follow defined procedures to ensure their response does not com-promise the safety of client vessels and crews.
Whether armed or unarmed our maritime security officers enhance the security measures onboard vessels by delivering a range of services, including comprehensive training to Masters and crew, raising awareness and building confidence on board, aiding the achievement of a safe and secure passage.
When appropriate- depending on risk; legal and environmental factors- Blue Border Africa maritime security officers are equipped with firearms to be used in accordance with an escalation of force procedure that complies with national and international legislation and fits seamlessly into our non-confrontational, layered defence system.
Blue Border Africa Maritime Security Officers provide:
- Auditing existing security measures to identify risks and guide improvements in accordance with BMP 5
- Crew Training that emphasises watch-keeping and anti-piracy surveillance
- Vessel routing and counter-piracy advice
- Procedures compliant with international legislation and codes of conduct
- 24 hour support from our operational headquarters
- Full emergency response and communications plan