Solace Global Maritime leads the industry in all aspects of compliance and legislation and exceeds the requirements and recommendations directed by the guidance notes of all the major Maritime Security Associations.

Personnel

Solace Global Maritime ensures that all Maritime Security Liaison Officers (MSLOs) are the most highly qualified personnel in the industry. Every Maritime Security Liaison Officer provided by us has been selected and screened individually for their professional experience, background and conduct. Each consultant, in accordance with IMO and other industry guidelines, must hold the following qualifications:

• ISPS Ship Security Officer (SSO)
• STCW 95: A - VI/1-(1,2,3,4)
• UK Seaman's Discharge book
• ENG 1 Seafarer's medical
• UK Criminal Record Bureau check
• Military reference/proof of military service
• Solace Global Maritime training package, including Rules of Armed Force scenario training
• Firearms Competency Certificate

Firearms & Licensing

Always employed as a last resort, ensuring that the Firearms used are legal, licensed and can perform when required is absolutely paramount. Solace Global Maritime is a United Kingdom Registered Firearms Dealer and procures all its firearms new direct from its European supplier. All firearms are chambered for high velocity, large calibre ammunition and operate under a semi-automatic action.

Solace holds the following UK Export licences which have been issued by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS):

• Open Individual Trade Control Licence (OITCL)
• Open General Trade Control Licence (Small Arms)
• Open General Trade Control Licence (Maritime Anti-Piracy)

Insurance & Legal

Solace Global Maritime ensures company, client and individual protection for every eventuality. We have, at our permanent disposal, a dedicated legal counsel of Specialist Maritime Lawyers. Comprehensive insurance policies provide us and our clients with the following extensive coverage:

• Personal liability involving all aspects of the use of firearms up to £5 million.
• Personal accident, medical expenses, hospitalisation and repatriation up to £250,000.

Industry Standards

Solace Global Maritime strictly adheres to the following standards, industry guidance and recommendations:

• IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1405, 1406 & 1408
• BSN EN ISO 9001:2008 - Certificate No. 9656
• OHSAS 18001 - Certificate No. 9656
• ISO 14001 - Pending
• Signatory Company to the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICoC)
• Accredited Member (Stage 1) of the Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI)
• Member of the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG)