MARITIME
Armed Guards / Firearms Authorization Procedure (RA-03)
- MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.2, Revised Interim Guidance to Shipowners, Ship Operators and Shipmasters on the Use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel On Board Ships in the High Risk Area (25 May 2012)
- MSC.1/Circ.1443, Interim Guidance to Private Maritime Security Companies Providing Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel On Board Ships in the High Risk Area (25 May 2012)
Piracy-Related Marine Notices
MN-2-011-39, Piracy, Armed Robbery, and the Use of Armed Security
Piracy-Related Marine Guidelines
MG-2-11-12, Guidance for Company Security Officers on Preparing a Company and Crew for the Contingency of a Hijacking by Pirates (Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden)
MG-2-11-14, West Africa High Risk Area: Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade – Gulf of Guinea Voluntary Reporting Area
Regional and Global Counter Piracy Guidelines
BMP5 – Indian Ocean Region – Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea (June, 2018)
Global Counter Piracy Guidance for Companies, Masters and Seafarers (June 2018)
Gulf of Guinea BMPs – Guidelines for Owners, Operators and Masters for Protection Against Piracy and Armed Robbery in the Gulf of Guinea Region (Version 3, June 2018)
Southeast Asia/ReCAAP BMPs – Regional Guide to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP, 2016)
Recommended / Required Security Levels
Important Counter Piracy Contacts
Incidents of piracy, armed robbery, suspicious activity, or suspected pirate mother ships should be reported to the appropriate authorities as soon as the threat develops.
Important Counter Piracy Links
Below are links to various websites that provide worldwide terrorist and piracy threat updates and information helpful in understanding, implementing, and maintaining compliance with maritime security regulations.
United States Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)
ONI provides maritime intelligence on weapons and technology proliferation and smuggling and illicit maritime activities. ONI directly supports the US Navy, joint war fighters and national decision makers and agencies. Click on the above link to access ONI’s latest Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly and World Wide Threat to Shipping reports.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The IMO is the UN’s specialized agency responsible for safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships. Click on the above link to access IMO’s Piracy and Armed Robbery webpage.
NSC has been helping to deter and disrupt pirate attacks, while protecting vessels and helping to increase the general level of security in the region since 2008. Click on the above link to view NATO’s Weekly Piracy Update.
International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB-PRC)
Dedicated to the prevention of trade finance, maritime, transport, and trade fraud and malpractice, the IMB is a focal point for the international trading and shipping industry and those associated with facilitating the movement of goods. The IMB also manages the IMB-PRC, which is dedicated to the suppression of piracy and armed robbery against ships.
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP)
ReCAAP is the first regional government-to-government agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy and armed robbery in Asia.
Maritime Liaison Office (MARLO)
MARLO’s mission is to facilitate the exchange of information between the US Navy, Combined Maritime Forces, and the commercial maritime community in the US Central Command’s (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility. MARLO operates as a conduit for information focused on the safety and security of shipping and is committed to assisting all members of the commercial maritime community.
INTERPOL Maritime Piracy Task Force
The INTERPOL Maritime Piracy Task Force works with police, the military, and the private sector in member countries and other international and regional organizations such as the UN, the IMO, and the EU to improve evidence collection, facilitate data exchange, and build regional capabilities.
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