Chennai 6 crew acquitted by Indian court
The six British maritime security guards of the MV Seaman Guard Ohio, known as the ‘Chennai 6’, have won their appeal against false weapons licence charges in the India Appeal Court, on Monday.
Read moreThe six British maritime security guards of the MV Seaman Guard Ohio, known as the ‘Chennai 6’, have won their appeal against false weapons licence charges in the India Appeal Court, on Monday.
Read moreIn latest ship security advisory, the Republic of the Marshall Islands draws the operators' attention to effective restrictions on armed security in Nigeria which is becoming an issue for the country's navy, according to information provided by INTERTANKO. The Association highlights that according to Nigeria's new requirements, no armed guards, including the Nigerian Navy guards, are no longer allowed on board merchant vessels
Read moreA recently uploaded on YouTube video shows the deadly fight between Somali pirates and a private security guard on board a cargo ship. when pirates were trying to board the ship.
Read moreBIMCO has been made aware that some PMSCs are using weapons “rented” or “borrowed” from other security companies. Therefore, BIMCO has updated the guidance on Clause 10 of GUARDCON to clarify the responsibilities of owners and contractors in respect of permits and licences with the aim to reinforce importance of validating firearms end user certificates.
Read moreNautilus International has joined the Royal Association of Dutch Shipowners and 14 other organisations from the maritime cluster to urge Dutch MPs to give the long-awaited go-ahead to the carriage of private armed guards on Dutch-flagged ships.
Read moreMalaysia considering regional cooperation and armed guards
Read moreThe Shipowners P&I Club have produced an Armed Guard Checklist The Shipowenrs' P&I Club has recently witnessed an increase in pirate activity in certain areas of the world. New cases of cargo theft and crew kidnapping have been reported in the Malacca Straits and West Africa Aligned with this new trend, The Club has seen a renewed interest from some operators in placing armed guards onboard their vessels. The common position of all International Group Clubs, in respect of piracy and the use of armed guards onboard entered vessels, was set out in thePiracy FAQs in 2013.This advice remains accurate, therefore operators are advised to refer to this in the first instance, when considering the deployment of private security personnel as part of their business.To supplement the Piracy FAQs, The Club has now produced a checklist for Members to use, specifically in relation to the use of armed guardsSource: The Shipowners' P&I Club
Read moreThe SCA has issued the attached notice about submission of a commitment letter regarding weapons on board
Read moreAspida, the first PMSC to be permanently approved by CNAPS to provide armed guard onboard French flagged vessels
Read moreIssued by HRAS and MARSAFENET Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) and the Network of Experts on the Legal Aspects of Maritime Safety and Security (MARSAFENET) have joinlty published 'Deprivation of Liberty at Sea' International GuidanceThis is the first independently drafted international document covering Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) by Shipmasters, crew and/or Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP). It is the result of in-depth research into the domestic and international legal frameworks governing deprivation of liberty on board private vessels.The Guidance, which complements existing guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers in the event of a maritime accident as adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), aims to become a leading soft law instrument voluntarily applied by relevant actors in the maritime, fishing and security industries.HRAS CEO, David Hammond, said: "This first edition of the Deprivation of Liberty at Sea Guidance has been the result of six months work involving significant research and stakeholder input. Working alongside European colleagues, Human Rights at Sea is proud to be able to deliver a new and relevant maritime human rights reference document in partnership with EU MARSAFENET."The Guidance outlines a succinct set of principles and detailed guidance for safeguarding a criminal suspect's human rights at ...
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