Guidance

Threat of piracy: use of armed guards on UK flagged vessels

Interim guidance covering the use, in exceptional circumstances, of armed guards on UK flagged vessels to defend against piracy.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 6 December 2011
• Last updated: 1 December 2015 — See all updates

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Interim guidance for UK flagged shipping on the use of armed guards

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Guidance for owners of UK flagged vessels on the use of armed guards to defend against the threat of piracy in exceptional circumstances. This guidance covers, amongst other things, the exceptional circumstances under which the use of armed guards may be considered, the factors to be included in the risk assessment, advice on selecting a private security company, and a requirement for the shipping company to produce a counter-piracy plan and submit a copy to the department.

Published 6 December 2011
Last updated 1 December 2015 + show all updates

1. 1 December 2015

   Updated to reflect changes to the high risk area.

2. 6 December 2011

   First published.