LSS-SAPU

About us

LSS specialises in Information & Technology, Training and Security Services both ashore and at sea. LSS retains active offices in London, Galle, Athens, Limassol and Seoul.
In 2010, LSS focused on the Somali Piracy phenomenon and founded the Special Anti Piracy Unit (SAPU) as a response.
SAPU is made up of Special Forces Officers and commandos, highly experienced, constantly trained with over 35 Certifications/Qualifications each.
Also, LSS - SAPU is a BIMCO Associate PMSC member, ISO/PAS 28007-01:2015, ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004 certified and a signatory company of the International Code of Conduct Association - ICoCA. Nowadays, we are proud to cooperate with Oil & Gas majors, International managing and chartering companies as well as some of the largest ship owning groups in the world.

LSS has formed a Special Anti Piracy Unit (SAPU), specialized in maritime security services.
SAPU is fully aware of the piracy problem shipping faces and therefore is continuously training to deal with it as quickly and effectively as possible according to the sea experience gained.
SAPU can operate always according to International Law and properly licensed from all states involved in the Indian Ocean Region, West Africa and South East Asia.
In brief, SAPU will conduct a Risk Assessment for your transit, fortify your vessel, train your crew, stay on guard 24/7 and deter pirates with approved RUF, if needed.

1. Reliability & Track record:

SAPU is managed and manned by commandos only. Our SAPU commandos specialise in Anti Piracy Services and have a flawless track record. Our safeguarded partners include Oil & Gas Majors, International managing and chartering companies as well as some of the largest ship owning groups in the world.

2. Certifications & Audits

LSS – SAPU is a firm supporter of certifications and audit procedures as per below:

  • BIMCO Associate PMSC member
  • ISO 28007-1:2015
  • ISO 9001:2008
  • ISO 14001:2004
  • SAMI Certified
  • ICoCA signatory
  • Well know to all I.G. P&I Clubs
  • Unique arrangement with Hiscox for K&R and cover of crew and guards
  • In partnership with all popular Flag Registries
3. Benefit/Cost Ratio:

With over 8 options per transit to choose from and with the most competitive rates promise at all times we have repeatedly gained the title of “the Best Benefit/Cost ratio PMSC in the market”.

Our philosophy is based on simplicity:

Greeks know very well how to manage their vessels; SAPU knows equally well how to protect them.