Training & Testing at Sea

Real crews need real reps in real conditions. We set up safe, instrumented training environments on operational vessels where your teams can practice boarding operations, search and interdiction procedures, shipboard drills, and small-boat handling - then measure what actually improved with data that holds up under scrutiny.

No theory. No simulations. No classroom time. Just focused, deliberate practice on the water with clear, defensible results you can brief with confidence.

Every evolution is documented with precision. Every metric is defensible and validated. Every program ends with concrete results you can brief to senior leadership - because training without proof of measurable improvement isn't training worth funding, and capability without documentation isn't capability you can scale.

WHAT YOU GET

Live Training Environments

We transform vessels into working practice ranges for Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS), Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO), Close Quarters Battle (CQB), and Over-the-Horizon (OTH) operations. Every evolution is conducted with proper safety protocols and range control.

Measurable Outcomes

We collect simple, defensible metrics, hit rates, completion timelines, communications uptime, and roll them into after-action readouts. You'll see baseline performance, mid-course progress, and final results with clear trendlines showing what improved.

Video-Enhanced Learning

Live activity is blended with video review to speed learning and build crew confidence. Teams can see what worked, what didn't, and what to adjust - immediately, while the details are fresh and actionable. The next rep starts with corrections already in place.

Instrumented Test Support

Bring your sensors, radios, or systems. We provide the vessel, safety plan, test cards, and data package to prove everything works together before deployment. Your systems are integrated on representative platforms with documented results.

WHO THIS SERVES

U.S. Navy & Marine Corps - Training environments aligned with Distributed Maritime Operations, Project Overmatch, and Force Design priorities.

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM/NSW) - OTH raids, special reconnaissance, direct action, and partner-force integration with force-on-force evolutions.

Coast Guard & DHS - Maritime interdiction, port security, and law enforcement boarding procedures with measurable proficiency gains.

Allied & Partner Forces - Coalition training that ensures interoperability and shared operational procedures.

Defense Contractors - Risk-retiring test venues where sensors, payloads, and systems can be proven together on representative platforms with clean documentation for proposals.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

  • Maritime Readiness Program

    Instrumented at-sea training for VBSS, maritime interdiction operations, and over-the-horizon insertion. Programs deliver what standard training cannot: mission-tailored curricula that adapt to unit requirements, instrumented environments engineered for demanding scenarios, and documented performance improvements through structured assessment. Every program concludes with after-action reports and briefable data that commanders can use to validate capability and justify resource allocation.

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  • Common-Picture Trial at Sea

    Short-duration experiments that prove crews and decision-makers can share the same operational picture - video, tracks, communications - in real time across ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore networks. We configure vessels as networked nodes, integrate your communications and sensor systems, then run realistic scenarios that stress-test information flow. Every trial ends with a scorecard showing what worked, what didn't, and specific recommendations for system improvements or training adjustments.

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  • Test & Evaluation Support

    Maritime proving grounds for defense acquisition programs. We provide the platform, safety infrastructure, range control, instrumentation plan, and data collection protocols necessary for credible TEVV. Programs serve DARPA experimental efforts, Navy PEOs managing systems of record, defense prime contractors competing for strategic DoD contracts, and classified development programs. Every test delivers documented integration results and performance data under realistic operational conditions.

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WHY TRAIN WITH TIDEBORN

Every program we deliver answers one question: Will this work when lives and infrastructure depend on it? Our answer is always grounded in practical innovation, proven at sea, and ready to brief.

Operational vessels, not classrooms. Your teams train in real maritime conditions with actual equipment—the same environment they'll face on mission.

Data you can defend. Every drill produces measurable outcomes. No subjective assessments—just clear evidence of what improved and what needs work.

Safety without compromise. Range control, safety management, and proven protocols ensure realistic training without unnecessary risk.

Fast to start, easy to scale. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we can move quickly through simplified contracting—pilot first, then scale what works.

READY TO LAUNCH?

Request a capabilities call to lock in objectives and timelines.
Prove value in weeks with a targeted pilot—then scale success fleet-wide.