Our Services

At Vanguard Maritime Solutions, we deliver specialised training and consultancy services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our offerings are designed by former UK Special Mission Unit operators to empower modern operators with the skills and knowledge required to excel in high-stakes maritime and close-quarters environments.

  • Level 1-3 +4 Boarding

  • Strength and Conditioning tailored for MIOPS VBSS operators

  • High Vertical Ascent/Decent

  • Fast Roping

  • Weapon Handling

  • Weapon Marksmanship

  • long Range Shooting

  • Helo Sniper

  • CQC CQM CQB

  • NVG - Night Vision Goggles

  • OTB - Over The Beach

  • RIB + MIB Coxswain

  • Combat Diver

  • Underwater Sonar and Navigation

  • DPD - Diver Propulsion device

  • CPERS handling and management

  • MOE Methods of Entry

  • Medical

  • Parachute and Canopy

  • Mission Planning

  • Operator Recovery

  • HER - Hostile Environment Recovery

  • Maritime Counter Drone

  • Vessel Threat and Defence Consultancy

Each service is customised to align with our clients' operational requirements, drawing on decades of elite experience to deliver unparalleled results.

Training Teams

Our elite training teams are dedicated to delivering specialised instruction in Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIOPS) and Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) across short-term, medium-term, and long-term programs. Drawing on extensive operational experience, we provide tailored training to enhance operational readiness and effectiveness.

  • Short-Term Training (1-4months): Intensive, focused courses designed to rapidly upskill personnel. These programs cover foundational MIOPS tactics, including threat assessment and interdiction techniques, alongside VBSS basics such as boarding procedures, search protocols, and safety measures. Ideal for immediate deployment preparation or refresher training.

  • Medium-Term Training (5-8 Months): Comprehensive programs building on core skills with advanced scenarios. This includes simulated MIOPS missions under varied conditions, covert and overt boarding strategies for VBSS, and team coordination drills. Perfect for units seeking to enhance tactical proficiency and operational adaptability.

  • Long-Term Training (9-12 Months and continual development for 3+years): In-depth, strategic development for sustained excellence. These programs offer advanced MIOPS planning and execution, complex VBSS operations in hostile environments, and leadership training for mission command. Designed for units aiming to establish a self-sustaining capability in maritime security operations.

Each program is customised to meet client needs, ensuring personnel are equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the most challenging maritime environments.

Ship Defence and Vulnerability Consultancy

Our Ship Defence and Vulnerability Consultancy provides expert assessments and tailored strategies to bolster ship security, addressing the latest threats including drones, cyberattacks, piracy, and asymmetric warfare. Our specialists identify vulnerabilities through comprehensive risk analyses and implement robust defence measures—such as anti-drone systems, enhanced surveillance, and fortified access controls—to protect vessels and crews. These solutions are customised to counter evolving maritime risks, ensuring resilience against both traditional and modern challenges.

Hostile Environment Recovery (H.E.R.) is a specialised operation designed to retrieve personnel or critical assets, such as a ship from high-risk environments. Conducted by highly trained experts, H.E.R. missions address scenarios where conventional recovery methods are unfeasible due to threats like piracy, armed conflict, or extreme environmental conditions. Our team employs advanced tactics, including covert infiltration, secure extraction protocols, and robust logistical planning, to ensure the safe and efficient recovery of personnel or valuable assets. Tailored to the unique challenges of each mission, H.E.R. leverages decades of operational experience to mitigate risks and deliver successful outcomes in the most demanding maritime and terrestrial contexts.

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