As more and more ships navigating piracy-prone waters turn to armed guards for protection, a new set of ISO guidelines for maritime security companies will help ensure the reliability and safety of this response.

To help instill confidence and ensure the safety, efficiency and reliability of this solution, ISO has developed the publicly available specification ISO/PAS 28007:2012, Ships and marine technology – Guidelines for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) providing privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP) on board ships (and pro forma contract).

ISO 28007 sets out the guidance for applying ISO 28000 to Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC).

ISO/PAS 28007 is backed by major international corporations and intelligence and law enforcement agencies such as INTERPOL, the European Commission and the Contact Group established by the UN Security Council Resolution 1851.

ISO/PAS 28007 is the only published International Standard dealing with armed guards on ships. The document contains essential information for private maritime security companies, and for ships selecting service providers. It also outlines sector-specific requirements for applying ISO 28000:2007,Specification for security management systems for the supply chain, to private maritime security companies. Compliance with ISO/PAS 28007 can therefore be acknowledged in a certification to ISO 28000 (it is a certifiable security management system).

Benefits of ISO/PAS 28007 Certification

1. ISO 28007 certification can enhance your credibility by demonstrating that you provide appropriate Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) services on board ships.

2. ISO 28007 certification gives you (and your customers, trading partners and other key stakeholders) confidence that you have addressed all external and internal issues relating to your PCASP.

3. Save time and money explaining your capabilities to potential clients and, by following a methodical risk assessment approach, it ensures resources are applied to reduce overall security risks.

At OMBROS, having the necessary experience and expertise, we are able to develop a security management system meeting all the relevant requirements and applying the best practices and guidelines provided by industry at highly competitive prices but also to assist you until the final certification by a Recognized Certification body.

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