Due to the ever-present risk of international terrorism and piracy, superyacht crews have a responsibility to their guests and themselves to maintain high levels of security and vigilance. At Protectus, we have developed a range of security services for superyachts of all sizes, whether power or sail. We pride ourselves in offering discreet on-board protection while liaising with the captain and crew to meet the demands of the yacht owner’s itinerary.

We can provide a team of courteous professionals who will ensure clients are fully up to speed on the status of piracy operations and make sure the crew and shore-based management feel safe while crossing any hostile stretches of water.

Our maritime security operatives will carry out fundamental arrangements with venues, transportation and cash handling. This allows the owners, their families and guests to conduct their itinerary with complete peace of mind, be it onboard or ashore. Our goal is always to ensure passengers remain safe in the knowledge that every detail is being taken care of by dedicated experts.

Protectus can also offer a portfolio of additional security services to strengthen a client’s maritime security procedures, with our specialist teams advising on new-build security measures, along with working to reinforce existing security procedures for both the vessel and crew.

Our refined super yacht security service incorporates the following:

• On-board maritime security and close protection teams
• Passage risk assessments
• 24/7 passage monitoring and emergency response.

We also conduct bespoke private yacht security packages from the following elements:

• STCW Mandatory Security element (SSO or PDSA or PSA)
• Ability to train at the customer’s location (worldwide)
• Enhanced search training
• Threat analysis and risk assessment
• Travel planning and management
• Situational awareness (close protection and residential security)
• Surveillance and counter surveillance awareness
• Medical training

We provide a comprehensive and invaluable crew training package, designed to increase security and awareness. See our training page for further details.