Development Framework Based on the Available Standard Operation Procedures of Private Maritime Security Company of Malaysia

Abstract

MOHA, and the Malaysian NSC, developed an SOP for PMSC in Malaysia for local security companies to follow. However, the SOP that they developed was based on local regulations relating to the land-based Private Security Company and Firearms Act. Consequently, these regulations are not compatible with the local MARDEP requirement. This happened because the development of the PMSC's SOP did not involve MARDEP with the objective to ensure safety, security, and marine environment protection. The framework is defined as 'a basic structure underlying a system or a concept'. The objective of this study is to create framework based on SOP of PMSC in Malaysia. The research methodology adopted in this study consists of several activities based on the Delphi Method. Surveys are conducted, where safety experts are consulted and invited to express their views through interviews or workshops. The finding in this study is create framework of the private maritime security company in Malaysia based on existing SOP.