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Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
Maritime anti-piracy export licensing guidance and forms published by the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) with a trade control licence must do when their circumstances change like leaving the sector or merging.
How UK private maritime security companies (PMSCs) get sealed and signed physical certificates to meet documentation requirements of overseas governments.
Form to apply for export licence certification through Export Control Joint Unit's (ECJU) commercial physical documentation service.
How ship security is managed in the UK, and how to comply with UK regulations on ship security.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
This review examines factors which encourage and discourage piracy in this region of the world
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