ISO/PAS 28007:2012 gives guidelines containing additional sector-specific recommendations, which companies (organizations) who comply with ISO 28000 can implement to demonstrate that they provide Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on board ships. To claim compliance with these guidelines, all recommendations ("shoulds") should be complied with.

Compliance with ISO/PAS 28007:2012 can be by first, second and third party (certification). Where certification is used, it is recommended the certificate contains the words: "This certification has been prepared using the full guidelines of ISO PAS 28007 as a Private Maritime Security Company providing Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel".