Inter Protect Marine — Maritime Security Officers

Operational Since 2012

INTER PROTECT

— MARINE —

Maritime Security Officers

Trained Indian & Nepali Armed Guards for HRA Transits

IPM supplies rigorously vetted, ex-military armed guards for vessel transits through the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Bab-el-Mandeb, and the broader Indian Ocean Region. Founded by Capt S.K. Chaudhary, Master Mariner. Over 10,000 transits. Zero weapon incidents on record.

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Established 2012

13+

Years of Uninterrupted Operations

The first and oldest supplier of Maritime Security Officers from India. Over a decade of continuous operations across the world's highest-risk shipping corridors.

Deployments

10,000+

Vessel Transits Completed

Over 20,000 individual guard deployments across the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Bab-el-Mandeb, Gulf of Oman, and Indian Ocean Region. 48–72 hour mobilisation capability.

Safety Record

Weapon Incidents on Record

Not a marketing claim. The consequence of non-negotiable entry criteria, continuous weapons handling testing, and Rules of Use of Force discipline built before guards reach the vessel.

About IPM

Built by a Master Mariner

Inter Protect Marine was founded in New Delhi in 2012 by Capt S.K. Chaudhary, an ex-Master Mariner who understood from his own time at sea what vessel operators actually need from a security team. Not paperwork. Not box-ticking. Men who can do the job.

IPM operates as a manpower supplier to PMSCs and maritime operators — providing fully vetted, deployment-ready Indian and Nepali armed guards for HRA transits. Compliant with DG Shipping requirements and aligned with BMP-MS guidance throughout.

Our Story

Ex-Military, Every Guard

Indian Army, Gorkha Rifles, Infantry Battalions, Artillery, and Naval Security units. Minimum 5 years verified service.

48–72 Hour Deployment

Mobilisation from staging to vessel embarkation within 48–72 hours on qualifying routes.

Flight & Travel Logistics

IPM manages guard travel arrangements end-to-end, frequently sourcing better fares than partners can access independently.

DG Shipping Compliant

All personnel certified through DG Shipping approved medical centres and maritime qualification providers.

Our Guards

The Men Behind the Deployments

Every IPM guard has served in a combat or security role in the Indian or Nepali armed forces. Military service is a non-negotiable entry requirement — not a preference.

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Military Background

Guards drawn from Indian Army, Gorkha Rifles, Infantry Battalions, Artillery, and Naval Security units. All with verified service records and documented discharge.

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Selection & Vetting

Service record verification, weapons handling assessment, medical examination, and Rules of Use of Force evaluation before any deployment is authorised.

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MSO Induction

All guards complete IPM's Maritime Security Officer induction before first deployment — covering BMP5, vessel procedures, escalation protocols, and communication drills.

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Ongoing WHTs

Weapons Handling Tests conducted at regular intervals throughout active service. Competency is verified continuously — not assumed at recruitment.

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Rules of Force

Every guard trained and assessed on the applicable Rules for the Use of Force. RUF sign-off is part of the per-deployment documentation package.

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Vessel Integration

Guards briefed on vessel-specific procedures before boarding. Masters receive full guard documentation in advance. IPM manages the crew interface throughout.

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Services

What IPM Provides

IPM operates as a manpower supplier — providing fully certified, deployment-ready guards for HRA transit requirements, along with the logistics and documentation that go with them.

HRA Transit Guard Supply

Armed security teams for transits through the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Bab-el-Mandeb, Gulf of Oman, and wider Indian Ocean Region. Squads sized to route and vessel requirements.

Travel & Deployment Logistics

End-to-end management of guard travel arrangements — flights, transfers, and embarkation logistics. IPM frequently sources fares that partners cannot access through their own systems.

Deployment Documentation

Full documentation package per deployment: guard credentials, weapons manifests, RUF sign-off, transit logs, and post-transit reports. BMP-MS aligned throughout.

PMSC Manpower Supply

Sub-supply to PMSCs requiring Indian and Nepali guard provision. IPM integrates with your documentation and compliance requirements and operates as a reliable, direct supplier.

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Operational Areas

Where IPM Operates

IPM provides guard teams for transits across all designated High Risk Areas in the Indian Ocean Region and connecting straits.

Red Sea

Bab-el-Mandeb

Gulf of Aden

Gulf of Oman

Indian Ocean Region

All transits subject to current HRA designation and applicable flag state requirements

BMP-MS

Best Management Practices — Maritime Security. All operations aligned with current edition guidance.

STCW

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping. All deployed personnel certified.

DG Shipping

All personnel certified through Directorate General of Shipping approved centres and providers.

SSO / DSSD

Ship Security Officer and Designated Security Duties certifications held by all guards.