Centurion Guards Ltd — Elite Maritime Protection

Super yachts represent freedom, privacy, and prestige — but they also attract attention, interest, and risk.

Centurion Guards provides specialist maritime close protection designed for UHNW principals, royal households, and private families who require absolute discretion and uncompromising safety at sea and in port.

Our teams integrate seamlessly with yacht captains, crew, and personal staff, delivering a level of protection trusted by some of the world’s most discerning clients.

Super yachts face unique security challenges

Why Super Yachts Require Specialist Protection

Centurion Guards provides specialist maritime‑trained close protection officers who understand the complexities of yacht life, international waters, and multi‑jurisdictional operations.

High value assets and high profile principals

Piracy and organised maritime crime

Unauthorised boarding attempts

Media intrusion and paparazzi

Hostile surveillance in ports

Opportunistic threats during tender transfers

Kidnap for ransom risks in certain regions

Insider threats from temporary crew or contractors

Our Super Yacht Security Services

2. Armed Maritime Protection (Where Legally Permitted)

In high‑risk regions, we coordinate armed maritime teams through approved international partners, ensuring full compliance with local and maritime law.

1. Close Protection for Principals & Family Members

Founder‑led, discreet, and tailored to the lifestyle of UHNW clients. Our officers protect principals on board, during tender movements, and ashore.

On‑Board Security Teams 

3. Professionally trained operatives who integrate with the yacht crew, providing:

24/7 watchkeeping

Deck and perimeter security

Night time protection

Access control

Guest screening

Tender escorting

4. Port & Marina Security

We secure the yacht during:

  • Refuelling
  • Provisioning
  • Guest arrivals
  • Crew changes
  • Shipyard maintenance
  • High‑profile port visits

Our officers manage access, monitor approaches, and deter unwanted attention.

5. Shore‑Side Close Protection

When principals disembark, we provide:

  • Local close protection teams
  • Secure ground transportation
  • Route planning
  • Venue security
  • Discreet advance work

This ensures seamless protection from yacht to land and back.

6. Risk Assessments & Voyage Security Planning

We work with captains and yacht managers to assess:

  • Regional threat levels
  • Piracy zones
  • Political instability
  • Port security standards
  • Local crime patterns
  • Emergency evacuation routes

Every voyage receives a tailored security plan.

Our Personnel

Centurion Guards deploys:

  • Former UK military personnel
  • Former Royal Marines (on request)
  • Former SBS/SAS operatives (on request)
  • Maritime‑trained close protection officers
  • Officers experienced in UHNW family environments

Our teams are selected for:

  • Discretion
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Seamless integration with crew
  • Professional appearance
  • Calmness under pressure
  • Ability to protect without disrupting the guest experience

Wherever your yacht sails, we can deploy.

Regions We Cover

Mediterranean (Monaco, Cannes, Sardinia, Ibiza, Croatia, Greece)

Caribbean (St Barts, Antigua, Bahamas)

Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman)

Indian Ocean (Maldives, Seychelles)

High risk transit zones (Gulf of Aden, Red Sea — with armed partners)

UK & Northern Europe

Discreet, Founder‑Led Protection

Centurion Guards is known for:

  • Rapid deployment
  • Direct access to the founder
  • Zero bureaucracy
  • Absolute discretion
  • Seamless coordination with yacht captains and management companies

Our clients include royal families, UHNW households, and private individuals who expect the highest standards of professionalism.

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