Ambrey announces launch of the Global Operations Centre in Southampton, United Kingdom

On 4th June 2025, Ambrey marked the official launch of the Global Operations Center (GOC)—a state-of-the-art facility set to redefine the future of maritime risk operations on a global scale. The launch event was a great success, highlighted by the presence of the Lord Mayor of Southampton, who formally cut the ribbon to commemorate the occasion.

The GOC brings together cutting-edge analytics, digital innovation, and the expertise of seasoned master mariners to deliver a comprehensive suite of services. These are designed to prepare, support, and respond to crews and vessels navigating the world’s most complex maritime environments – providing clients with the confidence of a trusted partner dedicated to saving lives, time, and resources across the maritime industry.

Global Operations Center (GOC)

"Always On" - The Global Operations Center is at the heart of a diverse and interdependent global maritime eco-system, created to advance and elevate industry standards, ensuring Ambrey's clients make the right decisions with accurate and reliable information, intelligence and analysis, at the right time. The opening offers the shipping industry access to the most advanced, innovative, and integrated maritime support services:

• Maritime domain awareness – Integrated data, technology and 24/7 expert analysis means the GOC offers a new standard of maritime domain awareness and connectivity.
• Analyst assessments - Regional and thematic maritime risk assessments on an area, event, or asset of interest.
• SENTINEL & ECDIS - Fully automated global alerts direct to bridge navigational systems.
• GUARDIAN - Vessel Watchkeeper, delivering enhanced operational support.
• SSAS (Ship Security Alert System) - elevating industry standards and response.
• Offshore capability - Global safety and security, including marine, aviation and human response services.

“Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the global maritime industry,” said Christopher Crookall, Ambrey CEO. “The opening of this center highlights our commitment to driving the future of maritime risk operations through service excellence, collaboration, and a shared vision to protect every seafarer, every vessel, everywhere.”

Maritime risk specialist

Ambrey has a well-established track record of demonstrated capability and expertise to monitor and reduce risk to shipping across a broad range of perils.

The GOC represents a significant step forward in the maritime risk industry, with the Center playing a pivotal role in ensuring that Ambrey continues to meet the evolving demands of the geopolitical landscape and deliver as a trusted partner to the maritime security and risk management sectors.

GOC registration

• Fleet and vessel registration is now available and offers access to our full suite of services, plus a number of inclusive services:
• 24/7-Overwatch – comprehensive fleet surveillance to ensure shoreside awareness in the event of an incident.
• Priority alerts - automated threat-to-life emails direct to shoreside staff.
• Threat circulars - advanced analysis delivered through iStream and Ambrey Insights.
• Events & webinars - priority & exclusive invitations.