SR PLATFORMS is a fully licensed, accredited, insured and registered Nigerian security company; with a successful operational background since 2015
We actively ensure all our company policies and procedures are compliant with all relevant government authority requirements and industry codes of practice, including:
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian Navy
- Civil Defence (CD) license for security services in Nigeria
- Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) registered
- DPR certificates (Department of Petroleum Resources)
- International Code of Conduct Association for Private Security Service Providers (ICoCA)—Member Company of ICoCA
- NipeX (Nigerian Petroleum Exchange) member
- Maritime Industry Guidance from the IMO
- NPA: Nigerian Port Authority
- Bv: Bureau Veritas
- Local content: Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board
- Flag State and Port / Government Authority Requirements (ISPS)
- BIMCO Guardcon and Rules for the Use of Force
- Liability Insurances under BIMCO GUARDCON contract
When transiting the Gulf of Guinea
It is critical that ship-owners and charterers firmly understand the following vital information when considering the use of armed security: It is illegal for Private Maritime Security Companies to carry firearms in any of the West African territorial waters, Nigeria, (Lagos & Port Harcourt), Togo, (Lome), Benin, (Cotonou) and Ghana, (Accra & Tema). It is also illegal for Private Maritime Security Companies to transit firearms through any of these countries. Any armed security personnel inside of these countries’ territorial waters must be serving members of the National Armed Forces. The National Armed Forces of the respective countries will not carry insurance for their personnel on-board commercial shipping tasks, SRPLATFORMS take this responsibility instead and ensure that all personnel operate professionally and efficiently in order to mitigate any risks.
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for their personnel and for third parties to report allegations of improper and/or illegal conduct to designated personnel, including such acts or omissions that would violate the principles contained in this Code. Procedures must be fair, accessible and offer effective remedies, including recommendations for the prevention of recurrence. They shall also facilitate reporting by persons with reason to believe that improper or illegal conduct, or a violation of this Code, has occurred or is about to occur, of such conduct, to designated individuals within a Company and, where appropriate, to competent authorities; Investigate allegations promptly, impartially and with due consideration to confidentiality; Keep records about any such allegations, findings or disciplinary measures. Except where prohibited or protected by applicable law, such records should be made available to a Competent Authority on request; Cooperate with official investigations, and not participate in or tolerate from their personnel, the impeding of witnesses, testimony or investigations; Take appropriate disciplinary action, which could include termination of employment in case of a finding of such violations or unlawful behaviour; and Ensure that their personnel who report wrongdoings in good faith are provided protection against any retaliation for making such reports, such as shielding them from unwarranted or otherwise inappropriate disciplinary measures, and that matters raised are examined and acted upon without undue delay. We are committed to providing high quality services to all our Clients. When something goes wrong, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to meet your dissatisfaction and to improve our service to all Clients. If you have a complaint, please email info@srplatforms.com
Read MoreWhen transiting the Gulf of Guinea
It is critical that ship-owners and charterers firmly understand the following vital information when considering the use of armed security: It is illegal for Private Maritime Security Companies to carry firearms in any of the West African territorial waters, Nigeria, (Lagos & Port Harcourt), Togo, (Lome), Benin, (Cotonou) and Ghana, (Accra & Tema). It is also illegal for Private Maritime Security Companies to transit firearms through any of these countries. Any armed security personnel inside of these countries’ territorial waters must be serving members of the National Armed Forces. The National Armed Forces of the respective countries will not carry insurance for their personnel on-board commercial shipping tasks, SRPLATFORMS take this responsibility instead and ensure that all personnel operate professionally and efficiently in order to mitigate any risks.
Read MoreWe take a strategic approach to respecting human rights.
This recognizes the potentially positive and negative impacts of our operations, the particular nature of our business as a security company, the UN framework and the different geographies in which we operate. We believe that high standards of ethical conduct and those organizations with the highest ethical standards will have the most positive impact on the lives of those around them and ultimately, will be the most successful. Using human rights to guide our operations has several benefits: Employees can be sure that they are working with a good company that respects their human rights and has a positive impact on society, through the conduct of its people. Clients can be confident that they are working with a company that respects and operates to global human rights and ethical standards and will not compromise the client’s reputation as a result of unethical conduct. Partners and suppliers can be confident that any business venture entered into with SR PLATFORMS will be conducted on the basis of strong human rights and ethical principles and that any behavior which is not in line with the Policy will not be tolerated. Communities can be assured that SR PLATFORMS will have a positive impact on the local community in which it operates and will respect SR PLATFORMS as a decent company that operates ethically and contributes positively to the human rights of the local community. The Human Rights Policy in full, is available on request.
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