The maritime security company Solace Global has gained certification to ISO PAS 28007, Guidelines for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs).
Set up in 2010, Solace Global holds the ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 accreditations. The company points to its appointment of a company standards team and training of internal auditors which was completed in January 2013. Pictured are Kevin Smith, LRQA UK Sales and Marketing Manager; John Simmons, Solace Global QSHE Manager; David Derrick, LRQA UK Business Centre Manager; James Morton, Solace Global Chief Operating Officer, Mike Richards, LRQA UK Account Manager.
John Simmons, QSHE Manager at Solace Global, says: “Solace Global has long subscribed to the ISO system of certification which gives certain specific assurances to our clients, but also implies a wider ethos of commitment, maturity and responsibility.
“It takes time, money and resources to put effective quality, health and safety and environmental management systems in place that continually strive to improve a business. The introduction of ISO PAS 28007 specifies the requirements for a security management system and will in turn raise the bar for PMSCs and potentially make the selection process less time-consuming for clients.”
CEO, David Peach, added: “We are proud to have been instrumental in developing this standard and in helping to support our industry. Our reputation and that of our customers is paramount and our clients can feel confident and reassured in the knowledge that we are at the top of our game. Solace will continue to invest heavily in compliance systems and processes.”
The certification by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) will be officially recognised later this year when UKAS completes its certification of all accreditation bodies. LRQA UK Business Centre Manager, David Derrick said: “Solace has clearly shown themselves as able to deal with the complex and detailed requirements of ISO PAS 28007 and in a relatively short timeframe. LRQA has provided a robust and challenging assessment of operations both here in the UK and in overseas locations and looks forward to working with the company in the on-going assessment programme.” For more information – visit: www.solaceglobal.com
