About Us — Inter Protect Marine

Purpose

Mission & Vision

Mission

What We Do

To deliver superior maritime security solutions through the deployment of highly trained Indian and Nepali security personnel, ensuring the safe passage of vessels and crews through high-risk waters.

Recruiting, vetting, and deploying elite security professionals from India’s and Nepal’s military and law enforcement communities
Maintaining the highest standards of selection, training and professional conduct
Providing personnel compliant with international maritime laws and best practices
Offering clients seamless solutions through efficient deployment and responsive support
Investing in our personnel’s continuous professional development and welfare
Building enduring relationships with PMSCs and shipping companies through reliable service

Vision

Where We’re Going

To be the most trusted maritime security manpower provider in South Asia, safeguarding global shipping lanes through excellence in personnel quality, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to operational standards.

Setting the gold standard in armed guard supply for HRA transits, drawing from India’s and Nepal’s finest military veterans
Fostering continuous improvement through world-class training and adherence to ISO 28007 and BMP-MS
Building lasting partnerships with PMSCs and maritime operators by delivering consistent, reliable personnel
Contributing to India’s and Nepal’s maritime legacy by establishing our personnel as globally recognised security professionals
Leading in ethical practices, operational transparency, and commitment to international maritime law

History

Thirteen Years of Operation

2012

Established in New Delhi

Founded by Capt. S.K. Chaudhary. First deployments to the Gulf of Aden. IPM becomes India’s first dedicated supplier of armed MSOs for HRA transits.

2013 – 2016

Operational Infrastructure Built

Recruitment and training regime formalised. Guard deployment pipeline to floating armouries established. Compliance documentation developed.

2017 – 2019

Expanded Scope

Expansion into Nepali Gurkha guard supply. Cruise ship security contracts established. Land-based security operations in Afghanistan.

2020 – 2022

COVID-19 and Refocus

Cruise ship operations suspended as the industry shuts down. IPM refocuses on maritime security manpower — its founding purpose.

2025

13 Years of Operation

Over 10,000 vessel transits completed without a major incident. Active engagement with new PMSC partners. Compliance infrastructure formalised.

Leadership

Founders & Directors

IPM’s foundations are in Captain Chaudhary’s lifelong career at sea. The team around him handles operations, HR, finance, and commercial development.

Capt. S.K. Chaudhary

Founder & Managing Director

Ex-Master Mariner with a career at sea before founding IPM in 2012. Capt. Chaudhary built the company on the operational standards he would have demanded as a vessel master — rigorous personnel selection, consistent training, and a genuine understanding of what security teams need to function on board.

Mark Chaudhary

Director

Responsible for business development, client relations, and strategic direction. Mark also serves as Managing Director of Regis Maritime Security (Dubai), and brings a background in technology and operations to IPM’s commercial and compliance development.

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Operations Team

The People Behind Every Deployment

IPM’s operations, HR, and finance functions are handled by experienced professionals who have built their careers in maritime security manpower.

Mahesh Gupta

Senior Operations Manager

An MBA professional in Operations and Intelligence Technologies with over 16 years of experience in security staffing and manpower. Mahesh joined IPM in 2013 and has since built the operational infrastructure behind every deployment — client relationships, workforce management, and large-scale logistics.

Farhan Khan

Senior HR, Recruitment & Training Manager

Over 14 years of experience in maritime security HR and operations. Farhan oversees personnel recruitment, training coordination, documentation management, and deployment planning. His work is the direct foundation of IPM’s personnel quality — every guard who deploys has passed through his process.

Vivek Gupta

Senior Accounts Executive

Nine years of experience in financial management, corporate accounting, and compliance. Vivek leads IPM’s accounting operations — financial reporting, tax compliance, and the financial processes that underpin a company operating across international deployments.

Advisory Board

Senior Counsel

General Gossain