Marshall plan for improved PMSCs
Members of the private maritime security (PMS) industry welcomed the decision by the Republic of the Marshall Islands to require all shipping companies flying their flag to employ PMSCs accredited to the latest ISO standard.
With the new accreditation, PMSCs will have to conform to legal and regulatory obligations set out by the UN and is a key step in bringing greater accountability to the sector.
The Marshall Islands, the world’s third largest registry with a fleet of more than 3640 ships, is the first flag state to implement the new rules following the revised interim recommendations that were published
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