Maritime Security and Counter-Surveillance in Goa
A yacht sweep in Goa uncovered a 4K hidden camera inside a smart mirror and a live-stream GSM audio bug behind a saloon vent.
Service
Maritime TSCM, Hidden Camera Detection, and Audio Recorder Detection
Location
Panjim / Vasco da Gama, Goa
Industry
Maritime Logistics & Luxury Yachting (HNI)
Subject Matter Expert
Wahid Shaikh (TSCM Expert, Risk Advisor, and Chief Investigative Officer)
Service Provider
Indiebim Technology Solutions Private Limited
The Challenge
A high-profile industrialist suspected that private merger negotiations conducted aboard a private vessel in Goa were being recorded after a recent maintenance cycle.
The Problem
A ship acts as a giant metal enclosure, creating multipath interference and making bug detection especially difficult in luxury maritime interiors.
- Audio recorder detection inside cabinetry and upholstery.
- Hidden camera detection in staterooms and on the bridge.
- Threats for individuals including blackmail and privacy compromise.
The Action
The Indiebim team conducted the sweep while the yacht was at anchor to reduce RF noise and enable a cleaner spectrum baseline.
- Hull-to-bridge RF scans using OSCOR Blue.
- Thermal imaging behind leather wall panels.
- Physical inspection of satellite phone and internet infrastructure.
The Findings
The team found a 4K hidden camera embedded in a smart mirror in the master suite and a high-fidelity audio recorder behind a vent in the dining saloon.
The saloon bug used GSM live streaming, while the mirror camera stored footage locally to encrypted media.
The Solution
- Future maintenance now requires TSCM supervision by Indiebim.
- On-board server and Wi-Fi sanitization through Orion Intelligence & Strategic Consultants.
- Fresh background screening for the entire yacht crew.
Outcome
The client regained confidence in holding sensitive business conversations aboard the vessel, demonstrating the team’s ability to secure highly specialized maritime environments.