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Lance Eads
HSE Manager/FSO, Associated Marine Services, INC.
Port Arthur TX

Brandon Dishler
Safety Engineer, Neville Chemical Company
Pittsburgh, PA
"Mark and Joseph have been used to perform audits and reviews of our FSP, conduct training for our security guards and provide FSO training. Mark and Joseph both, provide a wealth of knowledge and experience in their field."

John Fallon
Health & Safety Manager, Hexion
Louisville, KY
"Working with Maritime Defense Strategy, LLC was a great experience, very knowledgeable in the field. They literally do everything for you . Helped us writing our Facility Security Plan, training, educating, performing drills and exercises. And the best part was saving us money getting rid of TWIC cards! I would recommend Maritime Defense Strategy for all facilities who are looking for a security consulting company with knowledge and experience in the field of Maritime Security."

Rob Carney
Ergon Refining
Vicksburg, MS
"Ephesians Security provides excellent work and are very knowledgeable. Their compliance audits are very extensive and help ensure the client understands not only what is required but why and what you can do to meet the requirements. Great company and good people to work with."

Shawn Meyer
Director of Operations, Mississippi State Port Authority
"For over the past 12 years Maritime Defense Strategy, LLC has played a substantial part in the re-development of the Mississippi State Port Authority 'Port of Gulfport' security infrastructure and still does today. Through the development of a Facility Security Plan and with the facilitation of quarterly drills, exercises, and annual audits, Maritime Defense Strategy has helped the Port of Gulfport redefine port security along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This has been achieved with the implementation of various new procedures and tactics in dealing with not only the implementation of TWIC, but also helping the Port of Gulfport establish a comprehensive Active Shooter policy. I would recommend Maritime Defense Strategy for all facilities who are looking for a security consulting company with knowledge and experience in the field of Maritime Security."
Nick Kachur
Director of Safety and Security, Neville Chemical Company
Pittsburgh, PA
"Mark and Joseph have both been to our site several times for FSO and security guard training as well as audits and FSP reviews. They're both top notch professionals in their field and great people to work with."
Thomas Coggin
FSO, Port of Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
"MDSI is extremely knowledge in the field of maritime security. We use them for security training, FSP updates, annual audits and numerous other things. I highly recommend using them for any facility or company needing help with maritime security."
Ed Manint
Security & Safety Manager, Port of Lake Charles
"Mark and Joseph are very personable, family oriented, and Christian men. There prices are extremely fair and their educational services are excellent. Their years of experience and knowledge are second to none. I completely trust Mark and Joseph, and they will continue to serve the Port of Lake Charles for as long as I am the Facility Security Officer (FSO). Thanks guys!!"
Jerry Jerdine
Corporate Security Manager, Ergon, Inc.
"Mark and Joseph of MDSI are the best! They are one of our premier preferred security compliance service providers. We enjoy their reliability and work effort. More, importantly, we appreciate the relationships built over the last decade plus."
Craig Rohr
Regional Manager, Ergon
Northern Region
"Maritime Defense Strategy has always been a great partner. They are efficient, very complete and most of all they interact well with our front line associates as well as our local emergency response partners. I would recommend their services to anyone involved with Maritime Security and or EPA Compliance."
Randal Swartzmiller
Senior Regulatory Specialist, Ergon-WV, Inc.
Newell, WV
"I've worked with Joseph for a number of years. He has always been very professional and knowledgeable to our security questions and requirements. As the security climate continues to change Maritime Defense Strategy, LLC continues to evolve to meet the challenges that their clients encounter. If you're looking for a company to develop or assist with your security needs I would highly recommend MDSI."
Allen Dees
Director of Operations, Mississippi Phosphates
"Maritime Defense Strategy is a strategic security company that can help or write a Facility Security plan. They help us tremendously with training on security, educating us with the proper methods of handling certain security situations. They also help us keep us with changing Maritime security rules and regulations , assist in quarterly drills , and assist with Coast Guard annual inspections."
Dennis Hardy
Terminal Manager, Port Aggregates
Westlake, LA
"Maritime Defense Strategy has been working with me for many years to keep myself and my crew as well as my Facility Secure and in Compliance with Maritime Regulations. Joseph and his team are Awesome to work with. If you have a question, they will have an answer. From writing our security plan to keeping myself and my Security Personnel educated on changes in regulations these guys make sure you are ready and know what you need to do at all times and in different situations. Drills, Exercises, training, and Audits. They take care of it all. I highly recommend Maritime Defense Strategy for all your maritime security needs."
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"Joseph and Mark are extremely knowledgeable in the maritime security sector. Always available to help and answer any questions that might arise in a timely and efficient manner. They have an excellent understanding of the CFR's, regulations, and interfacing with USCG. They have gone above and beyond in every aspect from audits, drills, exercises, training, and answering questions and concerns. They do it all in the maritime security sector and they do it well."