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The Legality of Private Armed Guards on Board Commercial Ships

by Temitope Agbeniga
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9783330014961
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
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  • Pages: 52
  • Original Price: GBP 37.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 91 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

The use of private armed guards on commercial ships, particularly in response to piracy threats off the coast of West Africa, raises several legal issues that shipowners must consider. Here are the legal frameworks Governing the Use of Armed Guards. UNCLOS provides a framework for maritime security, but it does not specifically address the use of private armed guards. Shipowners must ensure compliance with international maritime law and conventions. The laws of the ship's flag state are crucial. Some countries may have regulations prohibiting or restricting the carrying of firearms on board commercial vessels. Shipowners need to consult the laws of the flag state regarding armed security personnel. The laws of the countries in which the vessel ports may also impose restrictions or requirements concerning armed guards.Shipowners must ensure compliance with local regulations in every port of call. The use of firearms by private security personnel may be subject to strict regulations regarding possession, use, and storage of weapons. Shipowners must ensure that armed guards are licensed and that the firearms used comply with the legal requirements of the relevant jurisdiction.

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