Black Pearl are proud to announce that we have been confirmed as one of the first group of private maritime security companies (PMSC) to become associate members of BIMCO. The driving force behind this recognition is the fact that we are one of the few maritime security companies to have successfully achieved ISO/PAS 28007 certification. […]
CSO Alliance is a new online community built by CSOs, for CSOs. When CSOs meet they share ideas and information, better assess the mutual risks their crews face and deliver a co-ordinated approach to the fight against organised crime. CSO Alliance takes these valuable human interactions online and into a private and secure platform where […]
We are delighted to have reached another milestone in the life of Black Pearl by reaching our 3-year business anniversary. It has been an immensely enjoyable and rewarding experience, we are thankful for all the support of our employees and associates but most of all we are grateful to our clients for allowing us the […]
The start of 2014 already seems a dim and distant memory. Over the past 3 weeks we have been busy preparing for our Stage 2 audit for ISO/PAS 28007:2012. Having successfully completed Stage 1 in November, we have continued to work hard towards ensuring compliance with this new Maritime Security Standard. The certification is being […]
As 2013 comes to an end and we look forward to enjoying the festivities and spending Christmas with our families, we feel it only right to thank our clients, suppliers and supporters for making this another rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable year. We have achieved great things this year and made many new friends along the […]
We were recently contacted by Jane Dolby of Fishwives Choir (a charity which we support) to let us know that they are in the running for the Christmas Number One Spot 2013. The most amazing part of this story is THEY ARE THE ONLY contenders who don’t have a record deal, management or any financial backing. […]
The control and use of weapons within the maritime industry is arguably one of the most important areas for a business to manage. Their transportation, storage and use require careful planning and accurate execution. The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills of the UK Government recently visited Black Pearl to undertake an Export Control Audit […]
With the launch of the movie Captain Phillips, there has been an increase in media interest on piracy. We were recently contacted by BBC Wiltshire who were interested to learn the reasons why we established Black Pearl and what it is like to work within this challenging industry. Chris Stewart, our CEO spent an hour […]
In September 2012 we achieved the internationally recognised quality standard of ISO9001. This standard was first introduced in 1987 and requires organisations to demonstrate that they do what they say they do. Companies must have a quality management system in place to ensure consistency and improvement, leading to high levels of performance and customer satisfaction. […]
As an organisation we operate in a very demanding industry where best practice and excellent customer service is key to success. Our business must continually evolve and we must make sure that we achieve the high standards that are demanded of us from our clients. We set exceptional standards in everything that we do, whether […]
