About Téthys
Mission and Vision
Mission:
At Téthys Naval, our mission is to strengthen responsible and just procedures at sea by providing maritime stakeholders with AI-supported, human rights-focused digital solutions. We enhance governance capabilities through innovation that prioritises transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct.
Vision:
We envision becoming the foremost AI-enabled partner in maritime governance, advancing global standards for justice, sustainability, and rights-based practices. By combining legal expertise with intelligent technologies, we empower stakeholders to govern the seas more effectively, equitably, and responsibly.
Sustainability Pledge
Téthys Naval’s Pledge reflects the ethos of our company and people: to uphold the UN Sustainable Development Goals through responsible maritime security, ethical governance, and the protection of human rights—values embedded in every operation, decision, and partnership we pursue.
Téthys Structure
Téthys Naval operates under a single legal entity, overseeing three complementary branches:
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Consultancy Services: High-level security advisory and legal counsel, led by Founder and Director Philippe Hermes—a recognised expert in maritime law, human rights at sea and member of several international bodies including the International Maritime Organisation’s Legal Committee.
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Téthys Beacon: An AI-powered destination intelligence platform that leverages the Destination Trend Dossier methodology to forecast safety and predictability trends—spanning social dynamics, weather, tides, and time-of-day patterns—while providing real-time incident alerts to help cruise operators plan proactively and stay informed.
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Téthys Bootcamp: A remote learning portal for maritime governance, focused on training and raising awareness to manage disruptive events and develop foresight, helping reduce risk exposure during travel.
Téthys Objectives
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Private Maritime Security: Design and implement robust security strategies for private vessels, complemented by targeted training modules.
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Governance & Human Rights: Embed international human rights standards into maritime operations and asset consultancy.
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Advisory Services: Offer bespoke risk analysis, compliance reviews and strategic counsel to public bodies and blue-economy enterprises.
Téthys Achievements
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Consolidated Network: A robust alliance that includes the International Law Association, COST Action, and World Ocean Council, alongside partnerships with insurers, consultancy firms, and active membership in ICoCA and the EU BlueInvest Community..
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Visibility & Communication: Active presence at major forums (Cruise Week Genoa, Our Ocean Conference, Seatrade Cruise Med), supported by the “Insight” newsletter reaching 600+ contacts.
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Thought Leadership: Launch of the Brussels Maritime Talks in collaboration with VUB’s Diplomatic Academy, fostering integrated discourse on human rights at sea.
Téthys People
Founded in Brussels in 2023 by German maritime lawyer Philippe Hermes, Téthys Naval srl is a boutique consultancy specialising in private maritime security, governance and human rights compliance. With its registered office at Boulevard St Michel 47, the company combines deep legal expertise with a forward-looking IT-enabled service model, positioning itself at the cutting edge of the blue economy.
GULIYEV, Emil
Emil is data science expert at Téthys Naval, specialising in advanced analytics, machine learning, and computer vision to drive data-driven innovation in naval and maritime contexts.
HERMES, Philippe
Philippe is a seasoned Blue Security expert specialising in maritime security, ocean governance, international law and human rights. He is the founder and director general of Téthys Naval and creator of Beacon and Bootcamp.
MARION, Erwan
Erwan serves as commercial associate, combining technical expertise from engineering studies with commercial experience
MATILLA, Ricardo
Ricardo is a commercially driven professional with international experience in sales, business development, and client relationship management, specialising in B2B markets and global expansion.