10 Sept 2015
The common position of all International Group Clubs, in respect of piracy and the use of armed guards onboard entered vessels, was set out in the Piracy FAQs. This advice remains accurate, and we recommend that all Members refer to this advice in the first instance, when considering the deployment of private security personnel as part of their business.
Members should also refer to the IMO Guidance on Private Armed Security.
To supplement the Piracy FAQs, we have now produced a checklist for Members to use, specifically in relation to the use of armed guards: Armed Guard Checklist.
As always, if Members have any questions on this subject, they can speak to their Underwriter as a first point of contact, and the Club will endeavour to assist.