Suitability and probity evaluation for individuals in operational, advisory, or proximity roles — maritime crew through to household staff, family office personnel, trusted advisors, and co-investors. The compliance obligation associated with the people around your principal or operation does not stop at the gangway.
The individuals in proximity to a principal, a vessel, or a professional services operation represent a compliance variable that conventional KYC frameworks address only partially. A master or chief officer who is operationally competent but non-compliant from a regulatory perspective creates liability that flows directly to the owner. A household employee, a family office advisor, or a co-investor whose background has not been assessed creates exposure that is no less real for being less visible.
Personnel Screening provides structured probity and suitability evaluation calibrated to the role — because a principal's chief of staff requires different scrutiny than a deckhand, and a co-investor requires different scrutiny than either. The depth of investigation reflects the sensitivity of the position and the risk profile of the principal's operating environment.
Identity verification and, where relevant, authentication of professional credentials — certificates of competency, STCW qualifications, flag state endorsements, specialist certifications, and professional memberships. Verification extends beyond document review to confirmation with issuing authorities where the risk profile of the position warrants it.
Comprehensive background assessment covering employment or engagement history, sanctions screening, adverse media analysis, regulatory action checks, and criminal record review where legally accessible. Calibrated to the sensitivity of the position and the jurisdiction in which the engagement will operate.
For maritime crew, evaluation of compliance status against MLC requirements, flag state manning regulations, visa and work permit obligations, and medical fitness standards — identifying gaps before they become port state detention risks or flag state enforcement matters.
For individuals in close proximity to UHNW principals — household staff, personal advisors, family office employees, and co-investors — Personnel Screening extends to the assessment categories associated with financial crime risk, reputational exposure, and the specific indicators relevant to high-net-worth operating environments.
Each Personnel Screening engagement produces a structured assessment — the subject, the role for which they are being evaluated, the screening categories applied, the findings, and the IPS assessment of suitability. The assessment is formatted for the employing entity's compliance records and documents the basis of the engagement decision.
Personnel Screening engagements are available per individual or as a programme covering an entire crew complement, household staff, or advisory team. The depth of investigation is scaled to the role. Contact IPS to discuss the scope of your requirement.