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Bergen Risk Solutions

Bergen Risk Solutions provides analysis and risk mitigation strategies that enable oil, gas and shipping companies, government agencies and humanitarian organisations to manage risks associated with investing and operating in high-risk environments. Bergen Risk Solutions is a leading, independent Scandinavian actor in political, maritime and security risk assessments, with special focus on Nigeria and the Niger Delta.

What we do

We assist our clients by identifying and assessing risks they are exposed to in their areas of operations. Our reports and briefings will enable better decision making based on accurate, relevant and focused information which in turn will accelerate opportunities and reduce risks. 

What we offer

We offer ready-made subscriptions, consulting services and tailor made reports in the following fields:

• Political Risk Analysis
• Security Threat Assessments
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Country and Area Analysis
• Vulnerability Studies
• Security Planning Assistance
• Business Intelligence
• Integrity Due Diligence
• Operational and logistical planning assistance
• Maritime Security

Incident Update 12th August
MARITIME KIDNAP The Netherlands Antilles registered deck cargo vessel [name withheld] was boarded by seven armed men at 1736 local time on 12th August.

Incident Update 11th August:
MARITIME KIDNAP: Two supply vessels, [name withheld], were attacked by armed men in two speed boats close to [location withheld] on the 9th August at 1845 local time.

Incident Update 10th August:
MARITIME ATTEMPTED ATTACK The Italian flagged oil service vessel [name withheld] was approached by a speedboat on the 9th August at 10:15 local time [location withheld].

4th August - August Monthly Report, Briefing and Map
Headlines; Map: serious security incidents 2010 - as of 31 July; Map: attacks 2nd half 2009; Security charts; Next 30 days; Beyond 30 days; Security news reports: Senior leadership focus on security, Communities issue ultimatum to Shell,Ffocus on escalating crime in South East, Cross Rivers state establishes security trust fund, Oil bunkering – IOCs opt for intruder detection system, JTF dismisses n50 million bribery allegation, Ugborodo women stop gas pipeline project, Dubai to extradite Ibori to UK; Militancy: Former militant leaders condemn attack on Alaibe, Boylof claims former militants bribed to derail post amnesty program,Former militants want Jonathan to run in 2011, Other former militants protest in Abuja, Youths to monitor Niger Delta governors on 13% derivation; Maritime news reports: Merchant navy raises alarm over renewed pirate attacks, Maritime security bill won’t affect Nimasa’s operations; Political news reports: New elections chairman promises sweeping reforms, 2011 election – manoeuvres continue, Zoning controversy – north divided, presidential vote set for january 2011,  Political violence and intimidation continue in Bayelsa; Other issues: China expresses intention to invest in nigerian oil sector, House of representatives moves to tackle oil metering discrepancies, Illegal refining still rampant in Delta State, Nigerian content implementation,Job bonanza – NNPC moves to establish refinery in Bayelsa State, New town for Bakassi IDPs; Incident statistics, security incident library 2010 – in chronological order.

Incident Update 3rd August
MARITIME ARMED ASSAULT A tanker, said to be[name withheld], was attacked  [location withheld] at 07:00 local time on the 24th July.
MARITIME ARMED ROBBERY The supply vessel [name withheld]  was attacked  [location withheld] at approx. 1620 hrs. on the 23rd July.