Services — Inter Protect Marine

Core Services

What IPM Provides

Primary Service

HRA Transit Guard Supply

Armed security teams for vessel transits through designated High Risk Areas. Guards are ex-military, fully certified, and briefed on vessel-specific procedures before embarkation. Squad size is determined by route requirements, vessel type, and client specification.

Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Bab-el-Mandeb, Gulf of Oman, and wider IOR
Indian Army, Gorkha Rifles, Naval Security, and BSF backgrounds
Nepali Gurkha teams available on request
All guards hold STCW, CDC, SSO, DSSD, ENG1, and MSO certifications
Guard documentation pack provided to master before boarding
DG Shipping compliant throughout

Logistics

Travel & Flight Logistics

IPM manages all guard travel arrangements from point of origin to embarkation — flights, transfers, visa documentation, and staging. This is an area where IPM consistently adds real value: we frequently source flight options that are cheaper or more practical than what PMSC partners can find through their own systems.

Full flight and transfer logistics managed by IPM
Fare sourcing across routes partners may not have access to
Visa and travel documentation handled end-to-end
48–72 hour mobilisation capability on qualifying routes
Single point of contact from booking through to embarkation

Documentation

Deployment Documentation Package

Every deployment comes with a full documentation package. This protects both the vessel operator and the PMSC in the event of any incident or flag state inspection, and ensures the deployment meets BMP-MS requirements throughout.

Individual guard credentials and certification copies
Weapons manifest and serial number records
Rules of Use of Force sign-off documentation
Transit log and embarkation / disembarkation records
Post-transit incident report issued as standard — nil or otherwise
BMP-MS aligned throughout

Sub-Supply

PMSC Manpower Sub-Supply

IPM operates as a direct sub-supplier to PMSCs who hold the client relationship but need a reliable, compliant Indian or Nepali guard provider. We integrate with your documentation requirements and can mobilise quickly to meet short-notice requirements.

Sub-supply to PMSCs on a per-deployment or standing basis
Documentation formatted to client requirements where possible
Short-notice mobilisation capability
Consistent guard quality — not an ad-hoc pool

Process

How a Deployment Works

Most enquiries come from PMSCs who need to fill a guard requirement quickly and reliably. IPM's process is designed to move fast without cutting corners.

What we need from you: route, vessel type, embarkation date, squad size, and any specific requirements. From there, IPM handles guard selection, travel logistics, documentation, and the embarkation handover.

For clients we work with regularly, the process becomes faster over time. Preferences are known, documentation is pre-loaded, and mobilisation windows tighten accordingly.

Enquiry

Contact IPM with route, dates, vessel type, and squad requirements. We respond within 24 hours.

Confirmation & Guard Selection

IPM confirms availability, selects the appropriate team, and provides guard credentials for client review.

Travel & Logistics

IPM books flights and manages all travel arrangements from guard origin to embarkation point.

Transit

Guard team embarks. Master receives full documentation pack. IPM remains contactable throughout.

Disembarkation & Report

Guards disembark at the agreed point. Post-transit report issued to client as standard.

48–72

Hour Mobilisation

On qualifying routes with guards already staged, IPM can mobilise a fully certified team within 48–72 hours of confirmed booking. This is a capability demonstrated consistently over 13 years of operations.

What makes it possible: a standing pool of deployment-ready guards, established travel and logistics contacts across the IOR, and an operations team that knows how to move quickly without creating documentation gaps.

Clients

Who We Work With

IPM's primary clients are PMSCs and maritime operators who need a reliable, compliant manpower supplier they can call on at short notice.

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Private Maritime Security Companies

PMSCs that hold the client relationship and need a vetted sub-supplier for Indian and Nepali guard provision. IPM integrates with your documentation requirements and operates as a direct, reliable partner.

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Maritime Operators & Ship Managers

Shipping companies and vessel managers contracting security directly for their fleet. IPM handles guard supply, travel logistics, and documentation — allowing your operations team to focus on the vessel.

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Resupply & Support Vessel Operators

Operators of resupply, offshore support, and specialist vessels transiting HRA waters. IPM has experience across vessel types and can advise on appropriate squad configuration for the route.