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ICoCA standards adopted by MAST

MARITIME security company, MAST, has become a member of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers' Association (ICoCA), demonstrating its ongoing commitment to complying with fundamental human rights and humanitarian law principles.

CEO of MAST, Phil Cable, said in a company statement: "The current crisis unfolding in the Mediterranean with the trafficking of refugees from Syria and Libya serves as an example of the real need for a measured and balanced response between human rights and security.

"One of the original signatories of the International Code of Conduct (ICoC), MAST has always attributed a high priority to ethical standards and, indeed, has taken a leading role in developing these standards for the private security industry."

Mr Cable added: "If security companies are to gain the trust and respect of their clients and the wider public, it is vital that they lead the way in ensuring that the highest ethical standards are adopted and that these standards meet the letter and spirit of international law."

MAST has been a signatory to the International Code of Conduct since it was signed in Geneva, Switzerland in December 2010 and has adopted the articles of association as set out in 2014.