Maritime Security Service and Training
USCG Certifications
Domestic and International Certifications
Enhanced Security Professionals, has provided many maritime industry professionals the necessary certificatons and advanced tactical training to counter maritime piracy around the world.
 
  
Maritime Services Overview
ESP Maritime Security Services may be provided to prevent the highjacking or boarding of a vessel at sea.  Safety of the crew, the cargo and the vessel is our first priority.  Insurance companies, shareholders and company staff are all able to coordinate negotiations and ransom release demands with ESP security consultants.  Our consultants not only bring many years of experience in these delicate areas of business but also have the proper language and cultural skills to conduct negotiations or a rescue. 
 
Our subject matter experts (SME's) can assist any individual or industry concerning the following:
  • Maritime Weapons Instruction - OPNAVINST 3591.1E - Standard
  • Maritime Crew Courses
  • Anti-Piracy Security Operations for Shipping Vessels
  • Maritime Security Awareness Training
  • International Maritime Security Awareness Training
  • CQB & Gunfighting Skills for private yachts and deep sea fisherman
  • Maritime Security Staff for international travel
 
 
Maritime Weapons Instruction

Our course provides students the opportunity to qualify one of each weapon under OPNAVINST 3591.1E.  It provides weapon handling and shooting experience beyond the qualification on the 9mm pistol, 5.56mm carbine, and 12 gauge shotgun.  Each student will receive expert instruction on marksmanship and the tactical employment of each weapon.
MWI    5 Days    $995

 

Maritime Security Course - Crew Course
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ANTI-PIRACY GUNFIGHTING SKILLS
DEEP SEA FISHERMAN, POWER & SAIL YACHT CAPTAINS AND CREWS.
This course will enable all Captains and Crews who own large personal watercraft cruising the Atlantic & Caribbean learn defensive firearms techniques and tactics. Its principal focus will address repelling pirates/boarders/thieves, and provide gun-fighting room clearing skills if your craft has been boarded.  The main weapon for this course is the Tactical Shotgun, however we will also cover the extensive use of semi-auto carbines and pistols during your training.  
MSC-CC    12-15 Hrs    $475
Maritime Security Awareness Training (MSA)
Ophion Risk Management in cooperation with Enhanced Security Professionals, offers the Maritime Security Awareness to all companies and contractors who must comply with the U.S. Maritime Transportation and Security Act and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.  Our course is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Maritime Administration.  This course provides knowledge to all facility and vessel personnel with respect to the security of a facility and/or vessel. Upon completion of this course, participants will have met training requirements as defined by 33CFR 104.225 and 105.215, and Parts B13.4 and B18.3 of the ISPS Code.
MSA    2hrs / Online Course       $150      Course Certificate 
 

 

International Maritime Security Awareness (MSA)
This course provides knowledge to all facility and vessel personnel with respect to the security of a facility and/or vessel. Upon completion of this course, participants will have met training requirements as defined by Parts B13.4 and B18.3 of the ISPS Code.
IMSA    2hrs / Online    $50
 
FSO, CSO, VSO Combo Training
This combo course provides knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Facility Security Officer (FSO), Company Security Officer (CSO) or Vessel Security Officer (VSO), in particular, the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a facility or a vessel. This certified course meets the training requirements as defined by 33CFR 104.210, 104.215 and 105.205 and Parts B13.1, B13.2, and B18.1 of the ISPS Code.
3 Days    8:30am - 3:30pm    Classroom    $799