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Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
Guidance on avoiding piracy and counterfeit goods online.
Maritime anti-piracy export licensing guidance and forms published by the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
How UK private maritime security companies (PMSCs) get sealed and signed physical certificates to meet documentation requirements of overseas governments.
Licence providing export licensing coverage for maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’.
This review examines factors which encourage and discourage piracy in this region of the world
Form to apply for export licence certification through Export Control Joint Unit's (ECJU) commercial physical documentation service.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.
MLC amendment, that a seafarer's employment agreement should not lapse if a seafarer is held captive as a result of piracy or armed robbery, until repatriation.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) with a trade control licence must do when their circumstances change like leaving the sector or merging.
Interim guidance covering the use, in exceptional circumstances, of armed guards on UK flagged vessels to defend against piracy.
Provides links to websites containing information countering piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence against merchant shipping
This document contains the following information: Regional cooperation agreement on combating piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in August 2014.
List of companies approved to use the export licence to supply, transfer or deliver controlled goods.
Information on licensing needed for private maritime security companies (PMSC's) to provide maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’ (HRA).
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