Typhon, which former French Foreign Legionnaire Murray founded with British entrepreneur Anthony Sharp, will startprotecting ships off in the region from March of April, according to UK Pressreports.

The company, founded more than a year ago, will operate at least threevessels to support convoys and have around 240 former marines and other servicepersonnel, the Sunday Times says.

According to Sharp’s promotional video: "The Typhon force will be the first of its kind for probably 200 yearsand will protect private shipowners' assets at sea.