Norway issues revised regulations on the use of armed guards
The new rules provide Norwegian owners with the guidance for armed guards Norway has released new regulations regarding their existing ship security laws. The new rules provide Norwegian owners with the guidance they will need to follow if they wish to employ armed security teams against piracy.The rule clarification will see owners required to get permission from a Norwegian police authority and the country's Maritime Directorate followed by documentation regarding the actual use of trained and vetted armed services with the Norwegian authorities.The regulation entered into force on 1 July 2011.The changes to the Norwegian Government Regulations can be accessed hereFor further details or questions members should make direct contact with theNorwegian Maritime DirectorateSource : Norwegian Maritime Directorate
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