Tag: GUARDCON

According to BIMCO, in recent months, Somali pirates have repeatedly attacked and hijacked a number of merchant vessels in international waters. These incidents serve as a grim reminder of the critical importance of BMP5 (Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea) in the shipping industry.

BIMCO 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.

The UK Club and UK War Risks hosted and participated in the London Shipping Law Centres October seminar on Piracy- BIMCOs GUARDCON and the Rules for the Use of Force, held at Thomas Millers offices on 20th October.

BIMCO has drawn attention to concern about the activities of PMSCs who may be operating contrary to GUARDCON

BIMCO has received reports that a small minority of PMSCs may be operating contrary to the provisions of GUARDCON.

BIMCO GUARDCON contract is used for the employment of private maritime security companies (PMSCs) on vessels conforms with club cover and pooling arrangements

Following a period of close consultation with the International Group of P&I Clubs concerning the practical application of the BIMCO Guidelines adopted in November 2013, a Special Circular has been published

BIMCO is set to issue a set of Guidelines for GUARDCON when using private military and security companies (PMSCs) as intermediaries employing local militia as security guards.

Revised FAQs on piracy by IG

INTERTANKO endorses BIMCO s GUARDCON