Gray Page again. The intrepid Oxfordshire gang have teamed up with the North of England P&I Club to vet armed maritime security providers on behalf of the club's members. James Wilkes explains: "In the absence of cross-border statutory regulation governing armed maritime security providers, and of an independent industry regulatory authority, the IMO recommendations underline the necessity for proper vetting and due diligence processes to protect customers employing the services of armed maritime security providers. This is a position supported by industry stakeholders including lawyers, insurers and some flag states, so reliable and independent vetting is central to ensuring that services are provided safely and lawfully."
