Katherine Yakunchenkova

General Manager at Al Safina Security Services

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Kateryna Yakunchenkova is a founder of AL Safina Security Services LTD, a Global Maritime Security Company. The Company provides tailor made solutions across the maritime choke points throughout the world. AL Safina Security has been recognized in 2016&2017 as the Best Maritime Security Company in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent by The Maritime Standard Awards under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Bin Sayeed Al Maktoum. Mrs. Yakunchenkova is author of multiple articles and publications dedicated to the global maritime security issues such as: combating piracy, security of ports and terminals, maritime intelligence, security management systems etc. Activist and Co-founder of the Seafarer’s Relief Fund established to protect and support seafarers' rights. The Fund was founded after the successful release of the Ukrainian seafarers from the piracy captivity of the vessel "Ariana" in 2009.