Apex Stowaway
Dog in Durban

APEX Stowaway Detection is a Registered Security Service Provider in terms of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority.
Our teams, based in Durban and Richards Bay have many years experience in stowaway detection and have tried, tested and perfected methods of locating stowaways with the use of dogs.
In an attempt to help curb the problem of stowaways, APEX Stowaway Detection offers a highly professional stowaway detection service second to none, striving to bring excellence to this field.

APEX STOWAWAY DETECTION is owned and operated by Patrick Mooney, who has many years experience working with and training police dogs during his 20 years as a police officer in South Africa. Since 2001 Patrick has specialized solely in the detection and removal of stowaways from ships in South African ports, and is thus very familiar with the modus operandi of stowaways and how they attempt to embark and conceal themselves on vessels. Patrick has also worked to ensure that all search team members, including their canine companions, have received and will continue to receive the correct training for their field of work to achieve the best results ensuring that these stowaways are located prior to a vessels departure from South Africa. In an attempt to help curb the problem of stowaways, APEX STOWAWAY DETECTION offers a highly professional stowaway detection service second to none, striving to bring excellence to this field. South Africa has seen an enormous influx of foreign refugees in recent years. As a result of the poor economic climate in South Africa, these refugees then attempt to leave the country on shipping vessels, in search of better prospects abroad, creating a significant risk to shipping owners. All our teams comprise of 6 men accompanied by sniffer dogs, all teams are located in close proximity to their respective ports and are on 24 hr standby should they be required to carry out searches at short notice. The search teams are familiar with the operational requirements at the different Ports thus allowing ease of access to respective berths within these facilities. The teams are familiar with the regulations and procedures in their respective ports, allowing for ease of access and problem free procedures. Apex Stowaway Detection has partnered with Safe Seas Consult to offer our German clients further peace of mind during operations. SSC is a German-based company with a professional approach for the development and implementation of custom-made security programs specifically for your company to ensure protection of all personnel and property.