Maritime Security Operative
October 9, 2025 @ 8:00 am – October 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Have you ever fantasised about sailing the high seas on a ship to exotic locations that you would not usually book for your summer vacation?
Maritime Security Operatives (MSOs) are modern private maritime forces tasked with preventing maritime threats that largely stem from pirates’ illegal activities (such as kidnapping or robbery) and terrorism.
MSO course is developed to prepare qualified people who want to work as privately contracted security personnel or are already doing so and want to develop their careers. The course is designed to provide candidates with all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to carry out the duties of a maritime armed security professional following international standards and procedures.
The course’s duration is 9 days, and we provide everything you need to start or advance your career in the Maritime Security Operative sector.
The course is designed following international standards and protocols, and former and current operators of Maritime Security Operatives and Team Leaders conduct it. The lead instructor was a former Commander of the Maritime Training Department of Polish Special Unit Grom. He is the one who has designed the course, with an emphasis on the Maritime Security Industry. Part of his experience is the organisation of several maritime counterterrorist operations in war zones and many domestic and international training as well as crisis response operations and VIP protections from the seaside.
This course incorporates a combination of theoretical and practical exercises. It is conducted in a military-style team-building environment, allowing students to acquire the set of skills required to perform the duties of a Maritime Security Operative.
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The course price includes accomodation, three meals per day, airport transportation, a medical exam and a mental check with all necessary certificates to work at sea and security.
Weapons to be used
AK
M4
Ammunition
7,6 mm
5,56 mm
5,56 simmunition
Prerequisite skills
The applicant does not need to have previous firearms experience. Basic knowledge of English.
Required equipment
Good physical tactical clothing
Sports clothing, including swimming pans, flip flops, towels, caps, and goggles
Personal documents, including medical insurance
Warm jacket
Hat
Topics
Medical examination and issue of the international health certificate ENG1
Safety training certificate STCW 95 (integrated courses: Elementary First Aid Course, Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Individual Rescue Techniques)
Ship security awareness – certificate
Psychological examination and certificate allowing weapons at work
Shooting training
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Self-defence and intervention techniques training
Ship security procedures and tactics
Principles on the use of weapons during security activities in a hazardous area