We work to prevent the loss of lives at the coast and at sea, to ensure that ships are safe, and to prevent coastal pollution Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas Our fishermen and fishing communities also rely on the sea for their livelihood, and many of us use beaches and the coast for leisure and sport We have to balance this with a responsibility to ensure the quality and security of the certificates we issue We have 12 service standards that sets out our commitment to our customers