Superyacht Security is an ongoing concern for both crew and owners. Whether you are docked or out at sea having the right systems in place makes all the difference.
With the potential threats of piracy, terrorism, and the ever-present criminal issues at port and at anchor, security concerns are an increasingly harsh reality for superyacht owners. At Virtus we understand both owners and crew have a range of requirements and we offer a cross section of options to fit every requirement.
- Less Lethal Firearms – no license required (nationally / internationally)
- Crew Security Training
- Bodyguards / Close Protection
- Vessel Security Officer / Team
- Risk Assessments & Security Plans
- Defense Systems LRAD, Propeller Entanglement Systems, Anti Drone
- SafeRoom & Escape Systems
- Superyacht Security Consultancy
- Security Technology
- 24/7 Call & Response Centre
Less Lethal Firearms – No license required
Our Less Lethal Firearms options provide the ultimate superyacht security provision, inclusive of weapon and crew training as required. Many owners and crew want a fulltime security solution, without having fulltime armed security.
Whether bodyguards or crew security are on board or not, the legality of having licensed firearms on board can cause and array of logisitcal issues with local, national and international laws.
These Less Lethal guns are legally clasified as paintball guns whilst the ammunition classes as training rounds. This means the weapons can remain on board at all times so whether you have bodyguards or a security officer, no matter where you are you are able to utilise a weapons system to engage any conflict at distance.
This ammunition has incredibly high stopping power and will neautralise any threat as well as being effective against drones. Provision and Training can be provided direct at your location or from our faciltiy. More information here or Contact us now for a quote.
Crew Security Training
We offer a range of Crew Security Training courses to ensure that superyacht crews are capable of handling all the risk associated with security both at sea and when docked. Training covers a range of subjects including Less Lethal Firearms, Tactical Self Defense, Pre Hospital Emergency Care and Emergency First Response and many others.
The courses can be carried out wherever you are based, with our team coming to you and your vessel as well as providing a training facility in London, UK. To find out more about these courses contact us here.
Bodyguards / Close Protection
We are able to provide Bodyguards and Close Protection Teams for superyachts who are highly experienced operatives who have additional relevent experience to help them assimilate with the rest of the crew and the specifics of the role. We also have multi lingual, culturally aware officers as per the clients specific requirments.
Whether it’s a full team or individual, short or long term contract, we have the perfect solution. To hire a team member contact us here.
Risk Assessment & Security Plans
We offer Risk Assessment for Transit as well as for Port & Marina to ensure owners, guests, crew and assets are kept safe and the correct proceduers and protocols are in place for the appropriate insurance coverage. This can be combined with our Security Consultancy, Crew Training, Close Protection Officers and Security Tech options.
Post Risk Assessment our client can action all of our additional services and support as required. Our team are on hand 24hrs a day to assist. For more information or to book an assessment contact us here.
Defense Systems LRAD, Propeller Entanglement Systems, Anti Drone
We are able to supply, fit and train our clients on a number of Defense Systems ot ensure their vessel and guests and crew are fully equipped for any eventuality. Ballistic Protection of ket areas of the vessle ans well as advanced protection of the Wheelhouse, Bridge and safe areas can be fitted to any superyacht. Additionally LRAD has previously only been available on larger ships, however now it can be integrated on superyachts. Propeller Entanglement Systems, Anti Drone and other systems are also available for build integration and in service reto fitting. Designing and building a superyacht? Our consultancy service is available for designers to integrate the systems into the overal design. For superyachts already in service we can retro fit them seemlessly. For more information on the systems available contact us here.
SafeRoom & Escape Systems
SafeRooms and Escape systems can make all the difference in a high risk situation. We can supply and fit both covert and overt systems. The covert or hidden SafeRooms provide the occupants with unrivalled ballistic protection and the ultimate defense, to ‘not be there’. Of course they are there, but they are hidden in plain sight. The SafeRooms can have a range of integrated features including Armoury, Medical Kits, Provsions, Communication Equipment and Escape Systems. The overt systems are for sections like the wheelhouse and bridge, to allow crew to continue their role in safety as long as possible during an incident. This can include ballistic protection and barricade systems as well as offense and defensive systems. For more information on the systems available contact us here.
Superyacht Security Consultancy
Our Security Consultancy services are a great place to start. If a client is unsure on what options best fit their requirements, our consultancy service is the place to start. Ourhighly experienced team are available to assess the known and unknown client requirements. As part of the consultancy process, full documentation detailing our assessment and reccomendations will be provided. For more information or to book a consultation available contact us here.
Security Technology
There are an array of Security Technology systems available and our team can advise, supply and fit the entire systems offering our clients an all encompasing service. For more information on the systems available contact us here.
In Case of Emergency
24/7 Call & Response Centre
We know that when our clients need something it can be time sensitive, so when a client signs up to one of our security services they have access to our team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the extreme scenario, this can be a response to a threat, intelligience reports or something else. But as a client whatever you need, is what we do.
For more information on becoming a client contact us here.
As an increasing number of owners choose to take their yachts to more farflung destinations, the need for a trusted security provider becomes increasingly necessary.
We have an unrivalled track record in security and have the ability and expertise to reassure yacht owners, captains and crew of a reliable and robust security service.
We understand superyachts, their owners, family and crew have unique security challenges. From anti piracy measures and close personal protection to the latest in security technology, intelligence and crew training; Virtus enhance the safety and security of your superyacht and of the people on board. We put your needs and requirements first, and our entire team is reliable, professional and discreet.
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More information about our Superyacht Security Services can be obtained by contacting us here.