Tourism / Business Travel / Expatriation - Business Travels
BUSINESS TRAVELERS SECURITY - ALGERIA - 1998
Prior to the launch of an important in the region, a major delegation of a multinational corporation asked GEOS to provide security for all surface transport and lodgings in a zone reputed to be unstable.
The GEOS Coordinator who accompanied the delegation was able to count on the active support of our local networks in order to identify the safest itineraries and residences while implementing a discreet protection system.

Tourism / Business Travel / Expatriation – Business Travel
JOURNEY MANAGEMENT - CAUCASUS AND CASPIAN SEA
A multinational corporation asked GEOS to ensure the organisation and coordination of a trip by a corporate delegation to the Caucasus region for the launch of a major industrial project. The journey to this unstable region was conducted under the escort of a GEOS security coordinator and his team. For the purposes of the mission, GEOS local networks were activated.
The resources deployed meant that the journey of the delegation members went ahead without incident.

Tourism / Business Travel / Expatriation– Business Travel
JOURNEY MANAGEMENT – INDIA - 2008
In order to ensure the smooth running of a trip to a high-risk zone, a multinational corporation asked GEOS to provide security management services. An effective and discreet protection system was set up with operational support from the GEOS coordinator and team.
The delegation were able to carry out their mission with complete peace of mind.

Tourism / Business Travel / Expatriation - Business travels
EVENTS SECURITY - ASSISTANCE CLOSE COVER PROTECTION WORLD / CLOSE COVER PROTECTION - ALGERIA - 2002
The MEDEF international (French Industrial Consortium) requested GEOS-Algeria - subsidiary of the GEOS Group - and Carlson Wagon-lits to organise the voyage of 120 company directors to Algiers.
The project was carried out in close cooperation with a renowned travel agency, the French and Algerian authorities, and gave all participants the security and peace of mind required.

Energy / Major project – Pipeline
SITE SECURITY - GEORGIA - 2002
The security of an ambitious construction program for a pipeline to cross Georgia was awarded to a GEOS Security Manager in 2002.
Our expert coordinates and manages all the local security personnel for the mobile production sites.

Tourism / Business Travel / Expatriation - Expatriation
CONSULTANCY & ENGINEERING OF SAFETY-SECURITY
MIDDLE EAST - 2002
One year before the beginning of the war in Iraq and the bomb attacks in Riyadh, GEOS carried out a series of audits, on behalf of a major firm, concerning accommodation for expatriates. We also analysed the impact of the changing security situation in the region.
Timely, corrective measures were then implemented.

Consumer goods / Luxury / Retailing – Retailing
INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AUDIT – FRANCE - 2005
A renown brand of the large distribution request GEOS help to analyse and reduce the very high rate of counterfeit of unknown origin met by one of its stores. After analysis of the vulnerabilities, GEOS auditor recommends a plan of action based on new techniques and organisation which would quickly minimize all malicious actions, externally and internally.

Industry / Agri-business - Agri-business
PROTECT YOUR PERSONNEL - CONGO - SINCE 1999
Since the civil war that ravaged the country, GEOS has put into place a security system that allows expatriates working for a agri-business company to carry out their work with peace of mind.
At each rotation of personnel, the workers are given a refresher course in Security Awareness Training.

Rail and Maritime Transports - Maritime Security
ON SITE EMISSARY - SOMALIA - 2000
During the Summer of 2000, a ship on its way to Madagascar was attacked by pirates off the Horn of Africa. Following a request made by the shipowner, GEOS carried out negotiations which led to the release of the hostages as well as the safe retrieval of the ship and cargo.

Rail and Maritime Transports - Maritime Security
MARITIM SECURITY - GULF OF GUINEA - 2003
A Scandinavian ship captain assigned to deliver cargo through pirate-infested waters refused to set sail without an on-board Ship Security Officer. GEOS had a specialist on board within 48 hours.
The security officer advised the captain, coordinated operations off the coast in conjunction with local authorities, organised security prevention measures while also upgrading attack preparedness and response capabilities.

Advanced technologies / Telecommunications - Telecommunications
ASSISTANCE - AFGHANISTAN - ONGOING SINCE 2006
A European industrial group called on GEOS for the recruitment and deployment of satellite telecommunications experts at several dozen sites throughout Afghanistan on behalf of ISAF, the NATO International Security Assistance Force.
GEOS man management skills in hostile environments were a decisive factor that guaranteed our client a permanent, secure and reliable communications system.

Energy / Major projects - Construction
CARACAS METRO CONSTRUCTION PROJECT- terminated in 2006
This major contract for the security of works on the extension of the Caracas - Los Teques metro line was performed by GEOS Latin America staff who for a period of 8 months performed all security coordination tasks on the different construction sites. The metro line was opened on November 3, 2006.

Tourism / Business Travel / Expatriation - Expatriation
HOTLINE - ANGOLA - 2006
Over a weekend a call on our hotline activated the GEOS crisis centre. The mission was to locate an expatriate who had disappeared a few hours previously. After 48 hours of search operations the expatriate was found and brought to a safe haven.
A medical team was on site for the repatriation.

Tourism / Business Travel / Expatriation - Expatriation
CRISIS MANAGEMENT - IVORY COAST – JANUARY 2003
All commercial flights were suspended during the serious social upheaval in the capital city in January 2003. The GEOS Emergency Response Room organised the evacuation of expatriates using contract pilots and a airlift system to bring them to safe neighboring countries.

Industry / Agri-business – Agri-business
CRISIS MANAGEMENT – LIBERIA - JULY 2000
A small group of expatriates working for an agri-business firm were working in an isolated part of the Liberian forest when they requested an emergency evacuation because warring factions were drawing dangerously close to the production site. Despite the extremely difficult conditions, GEOS organized a helicopter evacuation to safely repatriate the four men to neighbouring Sierra Leone.

Other – Repatriation of air crash victims
CRISIS MANAGEMENT – MARACAIBO - 2005
In the wake of the airline crash at Maracaibo, Venezuela in 2005, GEOS provided logistics support for the preservation of the bodies of the 160 victims of the crash.
Work by GEOS was formally recognized at the French Council of Ministers with GEOS named as an institutional partner with proven operational capabilities.

Other - Health crisis management
INFLUENZA A PANDEMIC - LATIN AMERICA - 2009
The Mexican Ministry of Health declared the first cases of Influenza A. The disease gradually spread around the world. Governments introduced a range of measures (information, security, safety).
All sectors of the economy were affected. As a precautionary measure, the Mexican branch of the GEOS Group activated its crisis management platform to respond to demands from clients seeking to protect employees and ensure business continuity.
To this end, GEOS Mexico, with backup from the GEOS Brazil and Venezuela offices, in particular technical support, provided operational services to clients who were not prepared to deal with such a crisis. Legal support services, in cooperation with a law firm, was also provided to protect the corporate image and confidential data of our clients.
Monitoring and real-time information services, consultancy and business contingency plans, logistics coordination and assistance, deployment upon request of the Group’s resources to assist the French authorities, were all put into place to manage the situation.
The image and the reputation of GEOS clients were not affected by the crisis. Other French firms however, without professional support, were badly impacted.

Energy / Major project - oil & gas
PRE-PROJECT PLANNING : COUNTRY RISK TRACKING - TRAINING FOR EXPATRIATES WEST AFRICA - JUNE 2004
A major oil corporation planned to drill in a high-risk country. In order to protect its personnel, the corporation called on GEOS to assess the security situation. Our Risk Tracking Centre began to monitor the threat scope on behalf of the corporation. We identified the threats and began advance security planning. We then implemented business travel and journey management procedures. All personnel received pre-departure training sessions from a GEOS expert. Expatriates working on the project did not encounter any security problem.
The training sessions given by GEOS reassured expatriates before they left on assignment.

Energy / Major project - Mining
PRE-PROJECT : STRATEGIC MONITORING - MAY 2005
A mining corporation needed to conduct a security assessment on site. It called on GEOS to conduct a comprehensive quality control audit. GEOS performed the security audit. Our experts proposed solutions for the different security- related issues encountered, installed resources and equipment required to improve security levels on site. Our security teams then supervised compliance with the plans and procedures as recommended in the security audit. GEOS detected security anomalies and corrected them.
The mining corporation is now protected from certain security risks which had gone undetected and could have had major negative impact on the project.

Energy / Major project - oil & gas
CONSTRUCTION : SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROGRAMME - CHAD / CAMEROON - APRIL 2000
An oil and gas exploration and production company decided to establish in agreement with the local authorities a socio-economic program to provide relief to local communities. GEOS deployed a socio-economic officer who established a good working environment and proceeded to place the local community at the heart of the development project. The project was part of an effective sustainable development approach that respected the local environment. This program was compatible with the operational and financial goals of the client. Personnel and stakeholders in the project all lent their support to the project. The project of the corporation blended in with and was supported by the local community and authorities. Sustainable development programs established by GEOS enhanced the corporate image of the client.
And the project made a substantial contribution to resolving local humanitarian issues.

Energy / Major project - Oil & Gas
CONSTRUCTION : SITE SECURITY - WEST AFRICA - JANUARY 2003
An international consortium commenced drilling and the construction of a pipeline in a country known to be a high security risk (war zone, poverty, etc.). The main stakeholder of the consortium called on GEOS to provide personnel with comprehensive security measures. GEOS drafted security plans and procedures. We set up an operational team in order to train and supervise 600 local security guards and to manage local socio-economic programs and the day-to-day running of the site. Our team acted as liaison between local security forces, site personnel, regional authorities and the client.
The project was completed on schedule and without any major security disruption.

Energy / Major project - Oil & Gas
CONSTRUCTION OF PIPELINE - CHAD / CAMEROON, 2000-2005
For five years, GEOS managed the security of the biggest petroleum construction project in Africa. Our organisation, teams, expertise and fluency in local culture based on our socio-economic approach, all favored a sustainable development plan.
The new environment that emerged due to work by GEOS allowed project management to respect deadlines, handle incidents and enabled over 2000 expatriates to work in complete security.

Energy / Major project - Mining
DEMOBILIZATION : OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - JANUARY 2006
Following the construction phase of a project, the gradual replacement of local workforce by TCN production phase management staff is underway. This phase is critical for labour relations and presents technical challenges as well. The mining firm requests GEOS to manage this delicate transition phase. GEOS establishes a "response team" in charge of planning for and mitigating the impact of any security incident. The team uses mediation skills in order to defuse any potential risk. The GEOS experts train local staffs who then take charge of security tasks for the production phase.
No crisis to date for our client, and the replacement of local staff was conducted without any Lost Time Incidents.

Energy / Major project - Mining
PRODUCTION: QUALITY CONTROL - APRIL 2004
A mining corporation calls on GEOS to provide decision making support relative to a mining project. GEOS conducts a comprehensive impact study, with an analysis of the positions of all stakeholders, both local and international. GEOS monitors the environment and delivers frequent reports to the client on the positions of the different key stakeholders. The corporation benefited from high-performance decision-making instruments and advice and took the decision to go forward with its project.
We currently provide operational support to the firm for the management of labour and social relations based on an CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policy.

Energy / Major project - Oil & Gas
PRODUCTION : CRISIS MANAGEMENT - WEST AFRICA - AUGUST 2005
An employee of an oil & gas major was kidnapped in a high-risk region by rebel militia. The rebels exerted pressure on the corporation in order to obtain a large ransom. The company called on GEOS to manage the crisis and to establish talks with the rebels. GEOS first set up a crisis centre. A crisis coordinator and negotiator appointed by GEOS Group Director of Operations were dispatched to the region. They worked as liaison between the client, the rebels and other stakeholders concerned. One of our IT Security experts made sure that communications were secure. An analyst from the GEOS Tracking Centre conducted intelligence research and assessment. Our legal team managed the contractual aspects and logistics. The employee of the oil corporation was released and the ransom demanded was reduced.
GEOS then prepared the client for the post-crisis management phase (media training, executive summary, feedback and lessons learnt).